Well...I started the Bible Study by Beth Moore, "A Woman's Heart". So far, it's been so good. I'm only in week 2. I never thought I become so intrigued by the story of the children of Israel in the wilderness. I wish I had time to write down each little thing the Lord has shown me already, but I don't. I would like to share something that the Lord gave to Beth that has spoken volumes to me....
"What enemy are you facing today?
1. invite God to come between you and your enemy
2. invite God to 'open the eyes of your heart' so that you may recognize Him at work
3. count on Jesus; He NEVER fails"
I'm not sure what enemies you face today. Me?...well...most of the enemies I've faced lately have definitely been within my own mind. Fear....guilt...doubt...feelings of failure...insecurity...unbelief...the list could most definitely go on and on. The enemy wants us to fail...he doesn't want us to believe that God has our best in mind....he doesn't want us to trust God through all that He has allowed, because inevitably, God has allowed those things to bring Himself glory and to make us more like Him. I have to ask that question more than once a day. I know God has so much to teach me....after all, I'm a very, VERY leaky vessel.
Father, I pray that You will be before every enemy I face today. You placed Your pillars of cloud and fire between the children of Israel and Pharaoh's army to protect them. You are still that same God...that same Protector. Father, open my eyes that I might see things as You see them.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
At A Loss For Words
I know you all can't believe this, but truly, I'm at a loss for words. Have you ever felt like the Lord was speaking to you, but you just didn't understand what it was He was trying to say? Well...it seems the Lord is trying to say something to me....I just can't seem to make it out. He has brought my memory to several different things this morning, but I'm not sure what it means. Have you ever been there or is it just me?
Last night my brother-in-law, Phil, spoke to the teenagers at church. He used just part of one verse.
2 Chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect (or at peace) toward him...."
Here was just the beginning of my journey. My first thought was..."I wonder if 'run' is a present active participle." I'll have to research that one. Anyway, I decided to read here. I read all of chapters 16-20. Through that the Lord took me to 2 Kings and the miracle with Elisha and the woman filling her pots with oil she couldn't have possibly had, and then the miracle with Elisha and the Shunemite woman. From there, He brought me here...to my blog....back to the beginning and how it came about in the first place. I know you must be confused...I am. Here's what I have so far...
1. The Lord wants to show Himself strong in my life
(2 Chron. 16:9)
2. Even when I'm not sure what He's saying to me, the battle is His and not mine (2 Chron. 20:12,15)
3. If you don't believe Him when He's told you to do something, it's as if you never heard Him to begin with.
(2 Kings 4:1-7)
4. Sometimes trusting Him in the middle of a raging river or storm is not what comes natural. You have to make a conscious effort to believe His promises to you.
(Josh. 3:8-11)
Now...I'm not sure whether I have even made it to the brink of the water yet or if He's asking me to stand still in the midst of it, but I am seeking His face...I am seeking His Word....I do want to hear from Him. I already have the promise from Ps. 9:10....the Lord will not forsake those who seek Him. Where are you in your walk? Seek Him....that's really what He wants.
Ironically, the title of this post says "at a loss for words"....I think I may have found a few. :)
Father, I long to hear You clearly. I long to do Your will. I long to trust You even in the middle of the greatest storm I may face. Show me....show me Your Face...let me feel Your Presence...Your Peace...Your Direction for my life. I praise You just like Jehoshaphat had the singers do on the army's way to the battle. You are worthy of more than I can offer You. Thank You for Your blessings on my life. May You be glorified in my life today.
Last night my brother-in-law, Phil, spoke to the teenagers at church. He used just part of one verse.
2 Chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect (or at peace) toward him...."
Here was just the beginning of my journey. My first thought was..."I wonder if 'run' is a present active participle." I'll have to research that one. Anyway, I decided to read here. I read all of chapters 16-20. Through that the Lord took me to 2 Kings and the miracle with Elisha and the woman filling her pots with oil she couldn't have possibly had, and then the miracle with Elisha and the Shunemite woman. From there, He brought me here...to my blog....back to the beginning and how it came about in the first place. I know you must be confused...I am. Here's what I have so far...
1. The Lord wants to show Himself strong in my life
(2 Chron. 16:9)
2. Even when I'm not sure what He's saying to me, the battle is His and not mine (2 Chron. 20:12,15)
3. If you don't believe Him when He's told you to do something, it's as if you never heard Him to begin with.
(2 Kings 4:1-7)
4. Sometimes trusting Him in the middle of a raging river or storm is not what comes natural. You have to make a conscious effort to believe His promises to you.
(Josh. 3:8-11)
Now...I'm not sure whether I have even made it to the brink of the water yet or if He's asking me to stand still in the midst of it, but I am seeking His face...I am seeking His Word....I do want to hear from Him. I already have the promise from Ps. 9:10....the Lord will not forsake those who seek Him. Where are you in your walk? Seek Him....that's really what He wants.
Ironically, the title of this post says "at a loss for words"....I think I may have found a few. :)
Father, I long to hear You clearly. I long to do Your will. I long to trust You even in the middle of the greatest storm I may face. Show me....show me Your Face...let me feel Your Presence...Your Peace...Your Direction for my life. I praise You just like Jehoshaphat had the singers do on the army's way to the battle. You are worthy of more than I can offer You. Thank You for Your blessings on my life. May You be glorified in my life today.
Monday, June 1, 2009
In Times of Trouble
Well, here it is...the start of another month. This morning I was reflecting back on May. I asked the Lord..."Am I any closer to You now than I was a month ago?" The question seems rhetorical only because I can't seem to really measure that. Do I trust Him like I should? NO. Must I believe Him to survive? YES. I prayed this morning for a Word from Him. I have a personal situation that burdens me heavily. What do I say? What do I do? My sinful nature seems to be what always wants to come out. I want to protect the afflicted...the harmed. Isn't that just what the Lord wants? I mean when we are hurt by someone, doesn't the Lord stand up a little straighter and say..."Hey...that's MY daughter you're talking to!" I have to believe He does. After all, I've always heard the saying that we, His children, are the apple of His eye. I know that He allows some things to happen, which usually do make us stronger.
Here's my Word from the Lord today...
Psalm 9:9-10
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee."
Refuge here means stronghold. This post goes into a lot of explanation about what a stronghold really is. But quickly, it is "anything that exalts itself in our minds...steals our focus...consumes much of our emotional and mental energy." LORD here is the covenant Lord...the Lord of promises....meaning this is a promise to us. Continue to seek Him...He will not forsake you. These verses are refrigerator and note card worthy in my book.
Lord, thank You for Your promises...Your Word. Thank You for the immediate answer to my prayer this morning. Thank You that You are my Stronghold and that You have not forsaken me or the circumstances that consume me at times. Thank You that the troubles I'm facing today are temporary....only for a season. I pray for added strength, peace, and courage that only You can give. Bless Your Name Lord! May I glorify You in all I set out to do today.
Here's my Word from the Lord today...
Psalm 9:9-10
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee."
Refuge here means stronghold. This post goes into a lot of explanation about what a stronghold really is. But quickly, it is "anything that exalts itself in our minds...steals our focus...consumes much of our emotional and mental energy." LORD here is the covenant Lord...the Lord of promises....meaning this is a promise to us. Continue to seek Him...He will not forsake you. These verses are refrigerator and note card worthy in my book.
Lord, thank You for Your promises...Your Word. Thank You for the immediate answer to my prayer this morning. Thank You that You are my Stronghold and that You have not forsaken me or the circumstances that consume me at times. Thank You that the troubles I'm facing today are temporary....only for a season. I pray for added strength, peace, and courage that only You can give. Bless Your Name Lord! May I glorify You in all I set out to do today.
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