Psalm 141:2
"Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice."
David worshipped God with his prayers. It was not just a "request" time, but a time he could pour out his heart and worship. He offered himself as he was and gave up himself to God. If only I could do that! I pray that I can learn to worship with my heart, coming as I am.
Jeremiah 12:3
"But thou, O Lord, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried my heart toward thee."
He knows me and sees me. God actually takes detail in me. I am so small and He is so big, yet He sees me among everyone else. Even smaller yet, knows me (all about me and my heart). What right have I to believe that He is unjust or unair? God loves me no matter what. I am his tiny speck in a big world.
Habakuk 3:17-18
"Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shal fail and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: YET, I rejoice in the Lord. I will joy in the God of my salvation."
What a dismal picture--- Yet! What a small word to portray the outcome. Even though life can be so idsmal and disappointing -- Yet-- Find joy in God and rejoice in the Lord.
I have been challenged this morning by once again, my little girl. She found my journal from years ago yesterday and was carrying it around. I realized this morning that she had put it by my bathroom sink. I picked it up earlier to read what I had written years ago.
I used to journal when the boys were small as it gave me an outlet from my busy, hectic pace of life which stems from little sleep and mounds of laundry. My middle son had just been born and I was 22 years old with two under the age of two. I hate the fact (not really) that I had such optimism and comfort in the Lord in those days. I think understanding that I did not yet know how much this cruel, old world can hurt you and those you love, I wonder if I was just ignorant in my thinking. Yet, at the same time, isn't that what God loved about children? Jesus remarked about their child-like faith and their approach is what we should all model?
I am going to post one a day as long as I have pages in the journal. I have enjoyed looking through this journal and hopefully you will be able to find comfort in child-like faith once again.
Emily
I had the privilege this weekend of serving at an event called "A Single MOMent". This was an event sponsored by our local Christian radio station and our church. Single moms were nominated by their family, friends by sending in a story about them and the radio station was able to read the stories and choose about 50 moms to take part in this event. The goal of the day was to pamper these moms and give them a day to enjoy to themselves.
My role was to be a hostess for two of the moms and hang out with them during the day. There were massage therapists, a health fair, hair stylists, facial make overs and other wonderful things for these special single moms to do.
I was so blessed by spending the day with these two women. Their strength and love for God is beautiful. They give of themselves tirelessly to their children without the help of a spouse and find such strength for God. I needed to be challenged and God knew that I needed these women in my life!
Proverbs 31:29-31
There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
