Psalm 37
(lot's to say about today, I need more time before the clock strikes Midnight - stay tuned!)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Day 14 - Reassurance
Remember day 10? That day of resistance where everything seem to be going wrong?
Well, I wrote my blog before the day was over and later on God spoke a verse to me. He also spoke this verse to me on Day 13 as someone in church read from the passage and today, on Day 14th. Remember what I said about repetition and God making sure we get the message?
The verse says this:
"Do not be afraid, Abram [Dea-Dee]. I am your shield, your great reward." Genesis 15:1b
That is reassuring!
Well, I wrote my blog before the day was over and later on God spoke a verse to me. He also spoke this verse to me on Day 13 as someone in church read from the passage and today, on Day 14th. Remember what I said about repetition and God making sure we get the message?
The verse says this:
"Do not be afraid, Abram [Dea-Dee]. I am your shield, your great reward." Genesis 15:1b
That is reassuring!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Day 13 - A Hope-Filled Excursion
Today I spent the afternoon at the beach. It was like living in a fantasy world with no thoughts about the real world and only hopes (nay, promises) on the horizon. A day of transporting the mind to "what ifs" and "someday..."
Also, I was able to share with a lone traveler the encouragement that no man goes through this life alone. That it is possible for us to live going everywhere with God by our side, and us by His. I gave him my copy of "Practicing His Presence" as a companion guide for his travels, so that he too can have everyday conversations with God.
God spoke, I relayed the message!
Also, I was able to share with a lone traveler the encouragement that no man goes through this life alone. That it is possible for us to live going everywhere with God by our side, and us by His. I gave him my copy of "Practicing His Presence" as a companion guide for his travels, so that he too can have everyday conversations with God.
God spoke, I relayed the message!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Day 12 - Breath of Life
“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4
Lord, I thank you that the Life of Willie McGinnis is in your hands and the Life of Marcy's mom is in your hands too.
You are the one who breathes life into man, who gives life to our spirits, our bodies, our minds...to see you, know you and be known by you.
I thank you because no one can escape your love!
Tonight, I am praying for these two people to experience your goodness in a supernatural and powerful way - nothing is impossible for you!
Thank you for allowing me to be part of their journeys Lord! Keep me in your hand - always.
Lord, I thank you that the Life of Willie McGinnis is in your hands and the Life of Marcy's mom is in your hands too.
You are the one who breathes life into man, who gives life to our spirits, our bodies, our minds...to see you, know you and be known by you.
I thank you because no one can escape your love!
Tonight, I am praying for these two people to experience your goodness in a supernatural and powerful way - nothing is impossible for you!
Thank you for allowing me to be part of their journeys Lord! Keep me in your hand - always.
Day 11 - Hunger
Hunger for God, that's what today was all about. Today was the day, since the beginning of the year, that I had the opportunity to feed a hungry soul.
There was such a hunger and a surprise as to the messenger.
God, please continue to use me to bless others, for your glory.
Thank you for speaking through me today!
There was such a hunger and a surprise as to the messenger.
God, please continue to use me to bless others, for your glory.
Thank you for speaking through me today!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Day 10 - Resistance
Today was one of those days where I was just trying to do the right thing all around. Every attempt fumbled and the opposite effects resulted.
Am I just out of touch? Was it a series of tests that I completely failed? or Was part of the unseen war between good and evil? It all came to a head when I ended up yelling at a fellow human being...was I yelling at them or at something deeper?
"If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." John 15:19
Sometimes I just feel that I am on the wrong planet. I am tired of trying to do the right things and have even more challenging things happen. I feel I am not being backed up at every turn. God, are you there? Where are the hosts of angels helping me? Why are things turned around to always be my fault? I take full responsibility for my part, but what about theirs? Where is the justice?
If God decided to take me home today, it would not be too soon. I am tired. I am trying to find the strength, but I am tired of always being the on self-correcting. This continuing call for repentance, which is often met with resistance, is exhausting.
Am I just out of touch? Was it a series of tests that I completely failed? or Was part of the unseen war between good and evil? It all came to a head when I ended up yelling at a fellow human being...was I yelling at them or at something deeper?
"If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." John 15:19
Sometimes I just feel that I am on the wrong planet. I am tired of trying to do the right things and have even more challenging things happen. I feel I am not being backed up at every turn. God, are you there? Where are the hosts of angels helping me? Why are things turned around to always be my fault? I take full responsibility for my part, but what about theirs? Where is the justice?
If God decided to take me home today, it would not be too soon. I am tired. I am trying to find the strength, but I am tired of always being the on self-correcting. This continuing call for repentance, which is often met with resistance, is exhausting.
Days 7, 8 & 9 - Choices, Excuses & Cluelessness
Choices
Day 7th*, I decided to go out after work instead of going home to do more work.
This turned out into slipping into my bed at 1:30am. Alabama win or not, that was a poor choice.
I had promised my mother I would not come home late, and I did exactly that. What did God have to say about it? I didn't care, I made my choice regardless. Choice or rebellion? Perhaps, not rebellion outright, but no consistency of character. Definitely consequences: less prepared for the next day, less rested and definitely no conversation with God; which left my spiritual tank empty. Oh, and the bible reading not done.
*I've heard that one can break a healthy new habit one is trying to form in 7 days if one is not disciplined. This happens with most people and their New Year's resolution. Ooh, I hate making statistics true! I don't want to be ordinary, I want to be extraordinary!
Excuses
Day 8th, I was justifying my choices with excuses.
Hey, I have a schedule working from 12:00pm to 10:00pm! I am too busy, I don't have time, I am tired. Again, no value to commitment. Yes, these things were true, but I could have pushed through. Despite it all, God showed himself faithful. I made bad choices the day before, and He still showed up. How? Well, remember the part where I chose to not prepare as thoroughly the day before? Well, he really helped me in the late night class. The students and I enjoyed a great, dynamic class. They are freshmen, have never had me before and we were able to have candid conversation and a time to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. It was truly a present from God. Did God give me excuses? Did he not honor his commitment? His faithfulness? Not once, not ever and never will.
Yet, still not talking to him really (although I thanked Him, because I knew he had done it and not me) or doing my bible reading....falling more behind.
Cluelessness
By Day 9th, I was boat without a rudder.
Not talking to God, or worse yet, not listening to Him really gets you off track. Once you stop being mindful of God's intervention or opinion, you become careless, clueless as to your purpose and ultimately disappointed.
Wow, lots of catch up to do and lots of conversation I am missing out on. Shape up or ship out! - ok, had to bring it back full circle with the nautical reference (or at least a play on words).
Let's get back on track!
Day 7th*, I decided to go out after work instead of going home to do more work.
This turned out into slipping into my bed at 1:30am. Alabama win or not, that was a poor choice.
I had promised my mother I would not come home late, and I did exactly that. What did God have to say about it? I didn't care, I made my choice regardless. Choice or rebellion? Perhaps, not rebellion outright, but no consistency of character. Definitely consequences: less prepared for the next day, less rested and definitely no conversation with God; which left my spiritual tank empty. Oh, and the bible reading not done.
*I've heard that one can break a healthy new habit one is trying to form in 7 days if one is not disciplined. This happens with most people and their New Year's resolution. Ooh, I hate making statistics true! I don't want to be ordinary, I want to be extraordinary!
Excuses
Day 8th, I was justifying my choices with excuses.
Hey, I have a schedule working from 12:00pm to 10:00pm! I am too busy, I don't have time, I am tired. Again, no value to commitment. Yes, these things were true, but I could have pushed through. Despite it all, God showed himself faithful. I made bad choices the day before, and He still showed up. How? Well, remember the part where I chose to not prepare as thoroughly the day before? Well, he really helped me in the late night class. The students and I enjoyed a great, dynamic class. They are freshmen, have never had me before and we were able to have candid conversation and a time to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. It was truly a present from God. Did God give me excuses? Did he not honor his commitment? His faithfulness? Not once, not ever and never will.
Yet, still not talking to him really (although I thanked Him, because I knew he had done it and not me) or doing my bible reading....falling more behind.
Cluelessness
By Day 9th, I was boat without a rudder.
Not talking to God, or worse yet, not listening to Him really gets you off track. Once you stop being mindful of God's intervention or opinion, you become careless, clueless as to your purpose and ultimately disappointed.
Wow, lots of catch up to do and lots of conversation I am missing out on. Shape up or ship out! - ok, had to bring it back full circle with the nautical reference (or at least a play on words).
Let's get back on track!
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