From Disaster to Comfort

08-31-07

"Yet behold, there hsall be left in it a remnant who will be brought out, both sons and daughters; surely they will come out to you, and you will see their ways and their doings. Then you will be comforted concernning the disaster that I have brought upon Jerusalem, all that I have brought upon it."
Ezekiel 14:22

After a disaster occurs, the survivor will be the comfort after the heartache.

Confirmation that I must do what I believe God would have me do in regards to my family. It will result in blessing even through the inevitable disaster to come.

Lord, keep me prepared for Your plan. Help me to know what You'd have me do in all that You lay before me. Bless me and my family as we continue on this journey with You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

The Power in Us

08-30-07

"that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God.
Ezekiel 11:14-20

God has given us the inner power to be what He created us to be by giving us the Holy Spirit. With it we are freed from attempting to obey the external law of God. By the Spirit, the law of God has now become alive and a part of our hearts. God has put the power in us to become the brand-new person He created us as. We must remember companionship and relationship with the God who created us.

He truly has given power - power I can't even begin to understand - to change. I look over the last 6 month, year, 2 years, 5 years... and I see the Hand of God all through it. I see the inner power of God that kept me hopeful and moving forward, keeping me in confident expectation of what He promised. I see how He gave me a foundation of which all has been built upon. I see how He has helped me to learn to seek His lead and direction and to wait for His instruction. I see how He guided me when I was lost and also revealed things to me in the light when surely I otherwise would have walked blindly in the darkness. What power there is in the blood of Christ that it has washed over me and helps me do what God asks of me. How great is that!?

Wow... the journey we've been on, Lord, what a wonderful blessing it's been to be in your company. The intimate moments we've shared, the insight you've given, the love that you've shown... I have no desire for anything or anyone like I do for you. Continue to bless this walk I'm on, bless my family, bless my friends. Help me to be the blessing You would have me be. Give me guidance and precise instruction of what You would have me do. I trust You. In Jesus' blessed name. Amen.

Your Love

08-29-07

To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
Revelation 3:21

When we overcome the adversity, we are given strength that only the pursuance of God can provide. This strength causes us to stand firm in His name.

It is my very hope and desire to be priveleged enough to be taken in by my Father and to sit with Him. All that may be lost is only a speck in comparison of what is gained.

God, You are so great. I can't wait to crawl into Your lap and curl up to You. Your comfort, Your protection - all the love I've experienced in life has been so very special but the thought of being in Your presence can be quite overwhelming. Thank You that You privelege us to cuddle up to you and sit in Your embrace. With all the love a mere me can give - I give it all to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

A Working Miracle

08-24-07

‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’
Jeremiah 33:3

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6) When we ask for wisdom, knowledge and understanding, surely He gives.

I long for wisdom of my heart, knowledge of my mind, and openness to understanding.

I ask, Lord, that I might receive these very things. Not for my power - but for Your glory. I want to be the complete blessing to You that You deserve. I want to show You love through which You feel loved. You are my ever-present help, and so I ask, Lord, help me to do this for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Worthy to be Praised

08-22-07

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 2:27

When we become children of God we become foreigners, no longer to Him, but to those who surround us.

I've really gotten to a place where I can no longer understand, or rationalize with certain thoughts and mindsets of the world. Just as we become strangers to those around us - they become strangers to us. The justification people are living in seems such a miserable state to be in but that truly doesn't make sense in my mind - drugs, abortion, greed, adultery and fornication; there is no more respect for ourselves, for each other and certainly not for God.

O, Lord. How difficult it must be to watch this lost generation and wait. I pray that Your heart would be seen. I've struggled with not being understood - I can only imagine the lack of understanding and ungodly expectations of the world and how that must cause Your heart to ache. I pray people would turn their eyes to You - for YOU. You are a worthy and amazing God - worthy to be praised AND adored. In Jesus' Holy name. Amen.

All We Need is You

08-21-07

As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
1 John 2:27

The Trinity is personal. He reveals, teaches, witnesses, intercedes, speaks, commands and testifies. We no longer need to depend solely on the priests or anointed leaders to experience this joy - but as we remain in His presence and in His Word, He will remain in us.

What a wonderful sufficiency God provides. He really wants us to rely on Him for anything. I am so glad that I can speak directly with Him now and know His voice... and wait for it!

Father, You have truly been the greatest blessing in my life. I have taken several stray paths on this journey of mine, but You've remained faithful and I keep my hope in You. You are steadfast and true and I look forward to this walk with You, and ending at our final destination. Thank You for all that You are for us, Lord. May I be just at least a glimpse of that blessing to You in return. In Jesus' glorious name. Amen.

Failures & Insecurities

08-07-07

And you shall no longer be haughty
Zephaniah 3:8-13

God's plan is to bring us to a humble position. He brings quiet people in our lives to make us realize how much we talk!

I could certainly be more humble... I've found myself become insecure and ashamed. I don't want to get comfortable but instead focus my eyes on Jesus.

Lord, forgive the pride of my heart. I know now that it is to hide my shame and loneliness. Help me to fulfill the calling You've placed on my life. Help me to follow through each time. In Jesus' holy name. Amen.