What a week it has been. My calendar was full and each day I had something to do or accomplish but God had different plans. For the first time since moving to Alpharetta I encounter the worse traffic, the kind that sort of drives you crazy. I had appointments two days and both days found myself being detoured because of the unexpected. Each time I found myself heading in a direction I was not familiar with and trusting that the signs were leading me to the familiar again soon. Both times I ended up where I was suppose to be but not on my time schedule.
What spiritual truth I was reminded of from this experience. I am so thankful we can trust God to lead the way and change our plans. I have asked the question of Him “Why” more times than I can count. I can look back on my life and see some huge things God saved me from which would have brought much grief into my life. I have also seen Him give me much more than I deserved and again know that He knows the future and my needs.
Again, I thank Him that He knows, He sees and He understands much more than I can imagine.
May this truth encourage you today as you trust Him with your plans, your journey in serving and glorifying Him.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Words
Grace and Peace in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is with this in mind that I attempt to put my words in writing that have been sitting in my heart for a while. It is not an easy thing to do to write. And if I based my experience in high school on whether I would ever write, the answer would be a large NO! I have always enjoyed words much to the dismay of my parents as I know they grew weary of hearing so many growing up. My father once told me to try to count to ten without saying another word. I am not sure if I ever made it. Oh well, so now I find that the opportunity is there for my words to be put in writing. What a splendid idea and one I pray blesses you. I knew that words really matter to me when after becoming a mother of twins I heard the words “I am so glad it is you and not me” till I thought I was going to be depressed the rest of my life. One Sunday morning our Sunday school teacher challenged us to find a scripture for the year and ask God to use that verse in our life. I wasn’t real happy about the idea at first but remember I was discouraged at the time. The Lord knew my discouragement and lead me to look at Hebrews 10:24,25 which says the following “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This verse truly did a work in my heart and over and over again when I have struggled to know my calling I always go back to this verse and am challenged to live this out in some small way.
It is with this verse in mind that I will be writing a regular blog in hopes that number one God will be glorified and that you the reader will find courage in your walk with the Father.
It is with this in mind that I attempt to put my words in writing that have been sitting in my heart for a while. It is not an easy thing to do to write. And if I based my experience in high school on whether I would ever write, the answer would be a large NO! I have always enjoyed words much to the dismay of my parents as I know they grew weary of hearing so many growing up. My father once told me to try to count to ten without saying another word. I am not sure if I ever made it. Oh well, so now I find that the opportunity is there for my words to be put in writing. What a splendid idea and one I pray blesses you. I knew that words really matter to me when after becoming a mother of twins I heard the words “I am so glad it is you and not me” till I thought I was going to be depressed the rest of my life. One Sunday morning our Sunday school teacher challenged us to find a scripture for the year and ask God to use that verse in our life. I wasn’t real happy about the idea at first but remember I was discouraged at the time. The Lord knew my discouragement and lead me to look at Hebrews 10:24,25 which says the following “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This verse truly did a work in my heart and over and over again when I have struggled to know my calling I always go back to this verse and am challenged to live this out in some small way.
It is with this verse in mind that I will be writing a regular blog in hopes that number one God will be glorified and that you the reader will find courage in your walk with the Father.
Walking With The Father
When I first started thinking about writing a blog I had to think through the title of my blog. Several suggestions were made but “Walking with the Father” became very clear in my mind and heart. I have always like to walk and spending time with my heavenly Father is priority in my day. Yesterday at church, Andy spoke about what happens when he doesn’t spend time in the Bible or time with the Father. He listed the following things of which I will add my own interpretation from a woman’s perspective.
Number 1 was that ‘we magnify the weakness of others instead of looking at our own weaknesses.” I amen that one. I think we as women deal more with that than men.
Number 2 “we evaluate this life as if this is all there is and we lose the eternal perspective.” Whew, have I been guilty of that as I mope around with a long face not only making myself unhappy but everyone that crosses my path.
Number 3 “We tend to close our hands to others” In other words become selfish and think about our selves and our needs.
And number 4 is holding on to anger too long.
Well, if you needed the encouragement to pick up your Bible and read, I pray that these thoughts will encourage you to spend some time and “Walk with the Father” in the best place possible, His Word.
Number 1 was that ‘we magnify the weakness of others instead of looking at our own weaknesses.” I amen that one. I think we as women deal more with that than men.
Number 2 “we evaluate this life as if this is all there is and we lose the eternal perspective.” Whew, have I been guilty of that as I mope around with a long face not only making myself unhappy but everyone that crosses my path.
Number 3 “We tend to close our hands to others” In other words become selfish and think about our selves and our needs.
And number 4 is holding on to anger too long.
Well, if you needed the encouragement to pick up your Bible and read, I pray that these thoughts will encourage you to spend some time and “Walk with the Father” in the best place possible, His Word.
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