Last night my hubby went to our life group without me because I had a cold and didn’t want to share the “cold-love” with others. Since I had time on my hands while my daughter watched Snow White (for the 50th time) I decided to look for people on Facebook. Ok, so I was bored. ANYWAY … the search of course led to certain emotions and memories from my past.
As I awakened today I immediately thought of the shy, fearful girl that got on a school bus full of older kids. I never went to Kindergarten or even day care for that matter, so going to 1st grade was traumatic to say the least. When I first started school, our bus had high school students combined with the little ones (NOT a good idea folks). My ride to school lasted from 6:30am to 8:00am. The older kids were mean and I won’t even go through the stuff that happened on the bus. My point is, I realized what a good work my God has done in my life over these many years. I am such a different person.
Psalm 30:1-2
I will exalt You, O LORD, for You lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. O LORD my God, I called to You for help and You healed me.
I feel so secure and confident in who I am in HIM. I don’t have confidence in myself or my own abilities, but I am confident in God’s Word and in Him. I have no doubt that I need Him for everything. It took being in my 40’s to reach this point, but praise God for freedom! Even though I am in a sad season with my parents and their poor health, I am full of God’s Joy. I am so grateful for the lessons I have learned and continue to learn. I pray I will always hunger for more of Him and for more understanding.
This is my prayer:
Ephesians 1:17-19
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give [ME] the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that [I] may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of [MY] heart may be enlightened in order that [I] may know the hope to which He has called [ME], the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints and His incomparably great power for [ME] who believe[s].
I can’t thank God enough for my husband and my daughter. And how do I begin to thank Him for planting us in the church we attend? After so many years of STUFF it is like we are under a River of Life.
Revelation 22:1
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb …
My husband and I have changed so much since we started attending (almost 3 years ago). To God be the glory!
I MUST give Him the glory for what He has done. Just think of the possibilities! What will He do in the next three years as we seek Him? Are you excited? I am!
1 Corinthians 2:8-10
None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him”— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
He is faithful!
Amen, to God alone be the glory for the things He has done. Life with Him is full of hope and possibilities. Hope you're feeling better today.
(((hugs)))
Oh, I love this post & every scripture used in it!!! My hubby & I {and kids} had the same experience with the church God led our famly to about 2.5 years ago. It was so in His will for us & so He has done mighty things in our short time there. What a blessing to be in His will when it comes to this vital part of our walk & finding a family of believers & where God is truly calling us to serve. To God be the glory!
Wylie
I know how wonderful it is to have faith in the Lord, as I sit here and write my bills I get so discouraged with how much Tito and I work and how little money we have. Then I have to tithe…and I struggle, I know what the word says and I know how the Lord works and it is still so hard. I have not paid any bills, I want my tithe to be the first fruits so I prayed while vacuuming and I asked God to look at my heart and know that my goal is to serve Him in every way. Knowing in my mind when I got done vacuuming I would tackle the bills and pay the tithe first and hope for the best….a peace came over me. Too often I am relying on our income instead of the Lord….I just shake my head side to side at myself. His word says TRY ME…. well I am trying and believing and on Him, my solid rock, I will stand. I guess when I saw your post, the joy of the Lord is your strength…..that is what I felt this morning when I decided to put the Lord first and not worry about anything else. \
I will be in prayer for your parents, I am right there with you. Love ya, Beth
Lisa
Amen! I am so thankful for what God has done for me & I can't wait to see what He is going to do next. Great post my friend!
Such a beautiful post sis, love you.
these reflections are some of my favorite moments with HIM!
Count those blessings girl!
How wonderful that you were led by Jesus to find the right church for your family. There are many good churches around and sometimes it is hard to choose. I am very happy in my church home too.
Terra
3 John 2
Beth you are a beautiful person and talented writer my friend. Lovely post!
Have a wonderfully blessed weekend. ~Melissa 🙂
I love this Beth. It's all about who we are IN CHRIST!
It's not about us feeling self confident. It's about having God confidence. He provides all we need so He can work in us and through us for His purposes. How cool is that?
Love you friend,
Debbie
I just love what God has done for you and your sweet fella in the past 3 years and I know you excitedly look forward to the next 3!
Love the scriptures, Beth. And that great picture! Where did you get that – it is beautiful!
Beth,
Will you please be praying for me and my children. If you look at my Saturday post, it explains it as much as I can at this time.
I consider you to be a prayer warrior and a friend. I covet those prayers and need them for strength and wisdom.
God please you.
Beautiful my friend. I know that God is going to use you for His glory over the next 3 years to do mighty things. Your heart is so precious.
Hugs,
Mimi
((Beth)) I pray that in the next three years, I will have grown so much more in the Lord!!
This was another wonderful post, my friend!
Oh Beth what a great post. Isn't great to see God's faithfulness. Thanks for coming and leaving me a comment. I am sorry I haven't been around in a while. Nice to hear from you! I am glad you are well.
Have a Blessed Week,
Sherry
Oh Beth what a great post. Isn't great to see God's faithfulness. Thanks for coming and leaving me a comment. I am sorry I haven't been around in a while. Nice to hear from you! I am glad you are well.
Have a Blessed Week,
Sherry
I can hardly believe how mean kids can be. I really don't understand it. I had the same issues on our bus… and in our school. Why is it that way? And I feel the same as you… I am NOT the same person I was back then. The confidence I have in myself as a person could only have come from God and His love of me! Praise the Lord for what he has done! 🙂