When I sit back and think of all the time that I wasted worrying about circumstances beyond my control, knowing what I know now, I wish I would have just prayed. God’s peace is the sweetest thing I know and every chance that I get, I thank him for it.
There was a time in my life when I worried constantly. I worried about what people thought, worried about how I was going to get things accomplished, worried about other people’s circumstances and to me to worry is truly silent suffering. The definition of the word worry means to “to touch or disturb something repeatedly.” The first thought that comes to mind when I see this definition is a scab. If you continue to touch or disturb it, how will it heal? That is also how I have begun to think about worrying, if you don’t let go and let GOD, how will your circumstances change? How will you get things done? How you will heal?
I know that there are many of your out there that worry and fret over issues, people and situations but I have an answer for all of your problems. God is the best friend that you can have and he is always there to listen to you and he knows your heart. The next time that you begin to worry, I challenge you to talk to God instead. Tell him about that person. Tell him about your circumstance. Tell him about your struggle and you will see that when things happen instead of worrying about small things, you will begin to PRAISE God for the blessings that he has bestowed upon you. As you grow in your faith, you will notice that instead of worrying and complaining about your issues to God, you will begin to tell those people and situations about the POWER of your God. The bible tells us that “No weapon formed against shall prosper, “and with the POWER of prayer (your best weapon) you will see situations and people crumble. That is when the God will bless you with a PEACE that no one will be able to completely understand. I have that PEACE and I know where it comes from. In the last couple of years as I have grown in faith and began to study the word, I handle life obstacles much differently. I pray and ask God to teach me the lesson to be learned and I thank him to taking me through my storms because I now understand that I will be increased and better on the other side of the storm. There is nothing TOO big for my God and as long as he is with me, I am more than willing to go the distance because I know not matter what, I am his.
I want you to take away one thing from this if you do not get anything else, EXCHANGE your worries for GOD’s PEACE.
Questions of the day:
1. What are you worrying about right now?
2. What can you replace that worry with?
3. How will address worry in the future?
Scripture:
Philippians 4:6-7 (Contemporary English Version)
6Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. 7Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
My prayer:
Lord, thank you for prayer. Thank you for life's trials and tribulations as it gives us what we need to grow. Thank you for all of the people in my life. Thank you for everything that you have brought me through it is by your grace that I have been spared so many times. Thank you for the readers of this message and I ask that you increase in their lives. Help them come to you in prayer and show them how to talk to you. I know there is someone out there that needs a word from you so as they talk to you, I ask that you talk back and let them know that you are there and that you care. Thank you for the blessings! Thank you for understanding and thank you for PEACE.
Amen
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
The decision is yours
Yesterday my pastor preached a powerful message on “bad decisions and poor choices.” It was a reflective message, the kind that makes you think about your past, present and future decisions and choices. We all have been faced with tough choices and decisions in our lives, I cannot think of one person that is exempt from this; yet good, sound choices and decisions are a struggle for many. My “ah ha” moment came when the pastor said, “If you know that God forgives us of sins, how do you make better decisions?” There have been times in my life where I have made poor decisions but I never looked at it from the perspective that my pastor presented. I think the difference for most people, me included is that we are not conscious of this… we do not say, Lord I know this is wrong but forgive me any way. We usually make the bad choice or decisions and deal with the fall out or consequence after the fact. It is then that we reach out to God and say, “Please forgive me Lord and see me through this challenge.” However, I challenge each of you to take it a step forward. Along with asking for forgiveness and the strength to get through, ask God to teach you the lesson you are to learn so you do not have to go through these particular struggles again. Will you have other struggles, of course, as Chacon would say, that is a part of “life’s roller coaster ride;” but to not have the SAME struggles over and over again, that is the BLESSING! He also went on to say that you have two things that people look at or measure you by:
1. Image
2. Integrity
I would like to add a third, your WORD.
My dad has told me since I was a itty bitty little girl, it is better to “BE LIKE” then to “LOOK LIKE,” and the pastor said the same in so many words. A lot of times we make decisions based on what we think it will look like to others. How many times have you seen someone drive by in a luxury vehicle and say, “man he or she has it made?” The thing about it is you have no idea what that real circumstances are behind that vehicle. Maybe they are behind on their note, maybe it was a gift or maybe it is a rental. What you see and perceive is an image, but form that image, you cannot create any concrete facts.
INTEGRETY (the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness) is a much better measure to get to know a person. What a person stands for is much more valuable than what a person looks like. How they live their life and what they value is a far better measure then the car they drive or the house that they live in.
Lastly, I think a person’s WORD is important. If you say one thing and do another or give your word to someone and do not follow through, people remember that. On the flip side when you give your word and follow through people remember that also. In the bible Jesus told Paul that he would deny him three times and Paul gave his word that he would not. Well as the story continues Paul goes on to deny Christ three times. There is so much Power in your word!
I leave you with the following thought:
When you’re a forced to make a decision, don’t think about what it looks like to others. Instead see that is it pleasing to God and that the decision makes you happy.
Questions of the day:
How can you change the quality of your decision making process to please God?
What are the decisions or choices that you struggle with the most?
Your integrity and your word are usually how people remember you, what kind of decisions and choices are you making to keep these two very instrumental elements of your life intact?
Scripture:
Matthew 7:7 (Amplified Bible)
7[a]Keep on asking and it will be given you; [b] keep on seeking and you will find; [c]keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.
1 Corinthians 11:2 (King James Version)
2Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
My Prayer:
Lord, I first just want to thank you. Thank you for growth and thank you for all things in my life. Encourage those faced with tough decisions and choices. Teach them to come to you first and to live a life of integrity. Bless those that do not know you, your goodness or your mercy. Keep all the readers and their families. Give peace to the restless, courage to the fearful, and love to all. Help I ask for clarity in the mind, body and spirit. Many, many thanks to you Lord.
Amen
1. Image
2. Integrity
I would like to add a third, your WORD.
My dad has told me since I was a itty bitty little girl, it is better to “BE LIKE” then to “LOOK LIKE,” and the pastor said the same in so many words. A lot of times we make decisions based on what we think it will look like to others. How many times have you seen someone drive by in a luxury vehicle and say, “man he or she has it made?” The thing about it is you have no idea what that real circumstances are behind that vehicle. Maybe they are behind on their note, maybe it was a gift or maybe it is a rental. What you see and perceive is an image, but form that image, you cannot create any concrete facts.
INTEGRETY (the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness) is a much better measure to get to know a person. What a person stands for is much more valuable than what a person looks like. How they live their life and what they value is a far better measure then the car they drive or the house that they live in.
Lastly, I think a person’s WORD is important. If you say one thing and do another or give your word to someone and do not follow through, people remember that. On the flip side when you give your word and follow through people remember that also. In the bible Jesus told Paul that he would deny him three times and Paul gave his word that he would not. Well as the story continues Paul goes on to deny Christ three times. There is so much Power in your word!
I leave you with the following thought:
When you’re a forced to make a decision, don’t think about what it looks like to others. Instead see that is it pleasing to God and that the decision makes you happy.
Questions of the day:
How can you change the quality of your decision making process to please God?
What are the decisions or choices that you struggle with the most?
Your integrity and your word are usually how people remember you, what kind of decisions and choices are you making to keep these two very instrumental elements of your life intact?
Scripture:
Matthew 7:7 (Amplified Bible)
7[a]Keep on asking and it will be given you; [b] keep on seeking and you will find; [c]keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.
1 Corinthians 11:2 (King James Version)
2Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
My Prayer:
Lord, I first just want to thank you. Thank you for growth and thank you for all things in my life. Encourage those faced with tough decisions and choices. Teach them to come to you first and to live a life of integrity. Bless those that do not know you, your goodness or your mercy. Keep all the readers and their families. Give peace to the restless, courage to the fearful, and love to all. Help I ask for clarity in the mind, body and spirit. Many, many thanks to you Lord.
Amen
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Let Go and Let God (Guest Blogger)
They say when you come to the end of yourself and, you have nowhere else to turn you come to the beginning of God.
One month ago I closed my door to my bedroom. There in my room face down in the carpet I begged God for freedom from a five year relationship. I could no longer love this man more than I had loved myself. I had no more to give him and, had even less to give myself. The years of emotional abuse, infidelity and, anguish had brought me to the end of myself. I had no more excuses. I had run out of bargaining chips to offer up to God. I could no longer justify his actions or my pain. I was done asking God to fix us I needed him to change me. Through the tears, pain, heartbreak and disappointment I had finally had enough and I was ready, willing and needed God to step in.
Five months ago my younger brother passed away at the age of 34 from complications of congestive heart failure. Hours before he passed, before either one of us knew that death was looming he told me he was tired. He had been sick for 10 years. He said he no longer wanted to carry the burden that came with his diagnoses. My brother had spent the earlier part of this year in the hospital. He would stay a spurt the Doctors would patch him up and, send him home. Within a week he would return for a new stint at the hospital. Which each reoccurring visit I found myself angrier and angrier at him. Soon it was almost impossible to make myself go to the hospital to see him. My anger began to consume me. I was angry he didn't take better care of himself, angry that he didn't see his life with the value that I saw it. Angry that he didn't fight for the life that he was blessed with sick or not. I was even angry at God. After, his death I became even more angry. Angry at myself for being angry at him, angry at him for leaving, angry at my mom for not making him tougher as a boy. Angry at God. In my grief I have finally come to a place where I finally had enough of being angry. I am ready, willing and I need God to step in.
One year ago, Oct 31, 2008. A friend of mine son was killed in a car accident after leaving a church event. In effort to celebrate God instead of the holiday filled with darkness Dallas Burton , 13 yrs old came to our church's Hallelujah night, a trick or treat alternative. Leaving the church less than two blocks away the car he was riding in with three other teenagers from our church was hit by a drunk driver. Dallas was killed instantly. The other teenagers survived thankfully with minor injuries. His mother a single mother is a beautiful woman inside and out with an unyielding love for God. In the months, that followed Dallas ' death I watched her and, I wondered how she made it from day to day. As time passed I watched her smile, wit and even her joy return. Soon from the outside she appeared to be the same wonderful woman she had been before losing her son. She continued her service in the church and, stayed close with all the teens at the church that loved Dallas so much. I would always ask myself. How did she do it? After losing my brother. That questions screamed in my head. How is she making it???
This past Friday our church did a memorial service to Dallas hosted by his mother. She is a dancer and did a dance as a tribute to her son while beautiful pictures flashed of him in the background.
The song she danced to was Let Go by Dewayne Woods. As she danced and the song played my heart began to ache and I cried from my very soul. I tearfully sang along to the chorus.
" As soon as I stop worrying,
Worrying how the story ends.
I let go and I let God.
Let God have his way.
That's when things start happening.
I stop looking at back then.
I let go and let God. I let God
Let God have his way".
There was the answer. For me at least.
Answer to how she survived losing her son.
The answer how I would survive losing my brother.
Answer to how I would get past this relationship.
It was letting go of the what was.
Letting go of what could be.
Letting go of even what is and, letting God determine it all.
Every day, every second, every moment. That is where healing lives. Where love lives. Where hope lives. Where God waits for us.
That is how God created it to be from the very beginning.
Scripture:
Proverbs 16:9
In his heart a man plans his course. But, the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
Psalms 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you.
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always...
Question:
Have you learned to Let Go and Let God?
Lord, I thank you for your love and guidance. I thank you for allowing me to come to the end of myself so that I could begin again with you. I surrender my will for yours Lord. I welcome your guidance, your wisdom and divine directions. I pray for those Lord who are lost for those who have not yet humbled themselves to you. I thank you for simply being GOD in my life.
Amen
One month ago I closed my door to my bedroom. There in my room face down in the carpet I begged God for freedom from a five year relationship. I could no longer love this man more than I had loved myself. I had no more to give him and, had even less to give myself. The years of emotional abuse, infidelity and, anguish had brought me to the end of myself. I had no more excuses. I had run out of bargaining chips to offer up to God. I could no longer justify his actions or my pain. I was done asking God to fix us I needed him to change me. Through the tears, pain, heartbreak and disappointment I had finally had enough and I was ready, willing and needed God to step in.
Five months ago my younger brother passed away at the age of 34 from complications of congestive heart failure. Hours before he passed, before either one of us knew that death was looming he told me he was tired. He had been sick for 10 years. He said he no longer wanted to carry the burden that came with his diagnoses. My brother had spent the earlier part of this year in the hospital. He would stay a spurt the Doctors would patch him up and, send him home. Within a week he would return for a new stint at the hospital. Which each reoccurring visit I found myself angrier and angrier at him. Soon it was almost impossible to make myself go to the hospital to see him. My anger began to consume me. I was angry he didn't take better care of himself, angry that he didn't see his life with the value that I saw it. Angry that he didn't fight for the life that he was blessed with sick or not. I was even angry at God. After, his death I became even more angry. Angry at myself for being angry at him, angry at him for leaving, angry at my mom for not making him tougher as a boy. Angry at God. In my grief I have finally come to a place where I finally had enough of being angry. I am ready, willing and I need God to step in.
One year ago, Oct 31, 2008. A friend of mine son was killed in a car accident after leaving a church event. In effort to celebrate God instead of the holiday filled with darkness Dallas Burton , 13 yrs old came to our church's Hallelujah night, a trick or treat alternative. Leaving the church less than two blocks away the car he was riding in with three other teenagers from our church was hit by a drunk driver. Dallas was killed instantly. The other teenagers survived thankfully with minor injuries. His mother a single mother is a beautiful woman inside and out with an unyielding love for God. In the months, that followed Dallas ' death I watched her and, I wondered how she made it from day to day. As time passed I watched her smile, wit and even her joy return. Soon from the outside she appeared to be the same wonderful woman she had been before losing her son. She continued her service in the church and, stayed close with all the teens at the church that loved Dallas so much. I would always ask myself. How did she do it? After losing my brother. That questions screamed in my head. How is she making it???
This past Friday our church did a memorial service to Dallas hosted by his mother. She is a dancer and did a dance as a tribute to her son while beautiful pictures flashed of him in the background.
The song she danced to was Let Go by Dewayne Woods. As she danced and the song played my heart began to ache and I cried from my very soul. I tearfully sang along to the chorus.
" As soon as I stop worrying,
Worrying how the story ends.
I let go and I let God.
Let God have his way.
That's when things start happening.
I stop looking at back then.
I let go and let God. I let God
Let God have his way".
There was the answer. For me at least.
Answer to how she survived losing her son.
The answer how I would survive losing my brother.
Answer to how I would get past this relationship.
It was letting go of the what was.
Letting go of what could be.
Letting go of even what is and, letting God determine it all.
Every day, every second, every moment. That is where healing lives. Where love lives. Where hope lives. Where God waits for us.
That is how God created it to be from the very beginning.
Scripture:
Proverbs 16:9
In his heart a man plans his course. But, the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
Psalms 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you.
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always...
Question:
Have you learned to Let Go and Let God?
Lord, I thank you for your love and guidance. I thank you for allowing me to come to the end of myself so that I could begin again with you. I surrender my will for yours Lord. I welcome your guidance, your wisdom and divine directions. I pray for those Lord who are lost for those who have not yet humbled themselves to you. I thank you for simply being GOD in my life.
Amen
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Walk in faith
Faith is a hard concept to grasp especially if you do not have any. I can remember a very close friend of mine telling me that I would not graduate from college, however, I knew in faith that I would and I never let the words have power. There were other points in my life when I would pray and ask God for things but I did not have the faith in my heart to see them through. I would get so upset and discouraged thinking, if God heard my prayer, why didn’t he give me the desires of my heart but I know now it was because I was lacking the faith to see God works through. I have found that faith, sacrifice and prayer get me through most situations; my faith helps me “begin with the end in mind.” Now, do not think of faith as some magical potion that once mixed with prayer makes all things happen, that is not how it works. You must do your part, be steadfast and have faith; truly believe that even the impossible can happen. The bible says in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen. I have seen God work in my life when I had the faith and courage to see things through. I am eternally grateful for my faith.
Questions of the week:
Has there been a point in your life when your faith was tested?
What does having faith mean to you as a Christian and as a woman?
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:7
Walk by faith and not by sight. (Be mindful that you do not walk by faith… as in just walk on by but walk in faith.)
Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
My prayer:
Lord thank you for faith. Thank you for clarity in mind, body and spirit and thank you for peace. Thank you for the faithful and let them continue to be a blessing in your work. Thank you for the men and woman oversees fighting for our freedoms. Bless those that do not know you. Bless those that are without homes, without refuge and bless those that do not have faith. Keep us all in your care and thank you in advance for the blessings.
Amen
Questions of the week:
Has there been a point in your life when your faith was tested?
What does having faith mean to you as a Christian and as a woman?
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:7
Walk by faith and not by sight. (Be mindful that you do not walk by faith… as in just walk on by but walk in faith.)
Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
My prayer:
Lord thank you for faith. Thank you for clarity in mind, body and spirit and thank you for peace. Thank you for the faithful and let them continue to be a blessing in your work. Thank you for the men and woman oversees fighting for our freedoms. Bless those that do not know you. Bless those that are without homes, without refuge and bless those that do not have faith. Keep us all in your care and thank you in advance for the blessings.
Amen
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
God is the TRUTH and the light
The word truth is mentioned 228 times in the NIV version of the bible, 224 times in the KJV version of the bible and 269 times in the NLT version of the bible. Being referenced as many times as it is, it is only fitting that we take TRUTH into great consideration during our spiritual and life journey.
Every year a group of my girlfriends and I go on a mountain retreat. We laugh, cry, pray and hike but the most important part of our trip is the “release” (outside of the bonding). Chacon is the creator of the release processes and although a very simple process on the surface I have found our “release” tradition to be quite the healing mechanism. We each grab a couple of stones and think hard and true about things that we want to let go of or “release” from our lives. Fears, self esteem, love, money issues… all sorts of things have been and will continue to be released from the hills and mountains of Colorado. This year, I released “I can’t because I know I can” but I also released “TRUTH”. I decided on that very weekend that I wanted to do a better job of living in truth, not only in my walk with Christ but in everyday living. Being truthful in my repentance in my prayers, being truthful in my words, works and actions and then I prayed real hard for TRUTH. Well God being who he is granted me the desires of my heart for he knew I was coming to him in TRUTH. I had things revealed that were extremely painful and powerful but that were also TRUE.
Question of the day:
Are you practicing truth in your everyday life? Has there been a point in your life where the TRUTH has set you free?
Scripture:
1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
My Prayer:
Lord, I continue to seek truth. I pray for others that want to seek the truth in you and in your works and do not know how. I thank you for TRUTH, healing, friends, family, loved ones, trials, tribulations, life and I thank for always being with me. I pray that you continue to use me for I know that all of my wonders and gifts come from you. Bless the eyes and minds that see this, bless those that do not. You are an awesome and wonderful God and I will always praise your name to the highest.
Amen.
Every year a group of my girlfriends and I go on a mountain retreat. We laugh, cry, pray and hike but the most important part of our trip is the “release” (outside of the bonding). Chacon is the creator of the release processes and although a very simple process on the surface I have found our “release” tradition to be quite the healing mechanism. We each grab a couple of stones and think hard and true about things that we want to let go of or “release” from our lives. Fears, self esteem, love, money issues… all sorts of things have been and will continue to be released from the hills and mountains of Colorado. This year, I released “I can’t because I know I can” but I also released “TRUTH”. I decided on that very weekend that I wanted to do a better job of living in truth, not only in my walk with Christ but in everyday living. Being truthful in my repentance in my prayers, being truthful in my words, works and actions and then I prayed real hard for TRUTH. Well God being who he is granted me the desires of my heart for he knew I was coming to him in TRUTH. I had things revealed that were extremely painful and powerful but that were also TRUE.
Question of the day:
Are you practicing truth in your everyday life? Has there been a point in your life where the TRUTH has set you free?
Scripture:
1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
My Prayer:
Lord, I continue to seek truth. I pray for others that want to seek the truth in you and in your works and do not know how. I thank you for TRUTH, healing, friends, family, loved ones, trials, tribulations, life and I thank for always being with me. I pray that you continue to use me for I know that all of my wonders and gifts come from you. Bless the eyes and minds that see this, bless those that do not. You are an awesome and wonderful God and I will always praise your name to the highest.
Amen.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Meditation and Peace
Question:
Meditation what does the term really mean? According to Webster’s dictionary meditation is continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation or devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection. How many times a day, week or month do you mediate? When do you just take time to STOP, reflect and meditate?
Mediation is important to the soul. I use my mediation time to refocus on my dreams and to regain perspective. I also use the time to pray and reflect on God goodness. I write, read, study, plan, prepare and FOCUS during my mediation time. Meditation is a very important part of my spiritual survival and my personal peace. The bible speaks of meditation in the book of Psalms 119:15-16 and 94-99:
15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word.
94 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditations.
My prayer:
Lord I want to thank you for meditation. I want to thank you for spiritual growth and peace. Thank you for the coming and going of all people in my life. Bless those that take the time to meditate and focus on your will, bless those who do not. Bless the believer and bless the non- believer. Thank you for the men and woman fighting a war to keep us safe. Thank you for your tender mercies and your care. Thank you for conviction, and thank you for forgiveness. There is none like you… I am eternally grateful to you.
Amen
Meditation what does the term really mean? According to Webster’s dictionary meditation is continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation or devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection. How many times a day, week or month do you mediate? When do you just take time to STOP, reflect and meditate?
Mediation is important to the soul. I use my mediation time to refocus on my dreams and to regain perspective. I also use the time to pray and reflect on God goodness. I write, read, study, plan, prepare and FOCUS during my mediation time. Meditation is a very important part of my spiritual survival and my personal peace. The bible speaks of meditation in the book of Psalms 119:15-16 and 94-99:
15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word.
94 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditations.
My prayer:
Lord I want to thank you for meditation. I want to thank you for spiritual growth and peace. Thank you for the coming and going of all people in my life. Bless those that take the time to meditate and focus on your will, bless those who do not. Bless the believer and bless the non- believer. Thank you for the men and woman fighting a war to keep us safe. Thank you for your tender mercies and your care. Thank you for conviction, and thank you for forgiveness. There is none like you… I am eternally grateful to you.
Amen
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
God has it all in control
Question:
When you are in a state of despair, who is the first person that you call?
Over the course of my life, I have had many obstacles, we all have. I have had to call on others numerous times when I was in a bind, sometimes they were there and sometimes they were not. When I was younger, my parents would always be the last people on the list of people that I would call when in trouble or in a bind, yet they were usually the ones that had to ultimately help me. I was so afraid of the consequences and criticisms from my parents that I put myself in even more severe situations to avoid what was to come anyway. That is how so many of us are with God. We are so focused on the consequences and personal criticisms (that we create) that we look for every option to solve our problems but God.
Never once have I called on God and not got a response. It may not have been the answer that I was searching for but he always gave me an answer and a solution. Now that I am a little older and wiser (thank God), I know that there is still so much more that I need to learn and that God has it all in control. Anytime I have stepped out on faith, God has come through.
So, to answer my own question, when I am in a state of despair, it is God’s name that I call first (then my parents). I know from own experiences that he is real and he wants to help all those who seek him. I know that is times of despair, his name is one of the sweetest that you can call on. He is always there and he always forgives, even when we are to weak to forgive ourselves. God has it all in control!
My prayer:
Lord, I ask that you continue to work in me and with me. Thank you for being there for me in my times of despair. Thank you for loving me when I was too weak to love myself. My prayer is that others are encouraged to come to you in their times of despair. That someone other than me is able to be touched by your grace and mercy. I ask that you help us all decrease so that you can increase. I ask for the restoration of any lost souls that belong to you and that anyone who has lost their way knows they can always come home to you. Thank you for the big in small in all of our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Amen.
When you are in a state of despair, who is the first person that you call?
Over the course of my life, I have had many obstacles, we all have. I have had to call on others numerous times when I was in a bind, sometimes they were there and sometimes they were not. When I was younger, my parents would always be the last people on the list of people that I would call when in trouble or in a bind, yet they were usually the ones that had to ultimately help me. I was so afraid of the consequences and criticisms from my parents that I put myself in even more severe situations to avoid what was to come anyway. That is how so many of us are with God. We are so focused on the consequences and personal criticisms (that we create) that we look for every option to solve our problems but God.
Never once have I called on God and not got a response. It may not have been the answer that I was searching for but he always gave me an answer and a solution. Now that I am a little older and wiser (thank God), I know that there is still so much more that I need to learn and that God has it all in control. Anytime I have stepped out on faith, God has come through.
So, to answer my own question, when I am in a state of despair, it is God’s name that I call first (then my parents). I know from own experiences that he is real and he wants to help all those who seek him. I know that is times of despair, his name is one of the sweetest that you can call on. He is always there and he always forgives, even when we are to weak to forgive ourselves. God has it all in control!
My prayer:
Lord, I ask that you continue to work in me and with me. Thank you for being there for me in my times of despair. Thank you for loving me when I was too weak to love myself. My prayer is that others are encouraged to come to you in their times of despair. That someone other than me is able to be touched by your grace and mercy. I ask that you help us all decrease so that you can increase. I ask for the restoration of any lost souls that belong to you and that anyone who has lost their way knows they can always come home to you. Thank you for the big in small in all of our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Amen.
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