Hmmmm, Dirty Windows. Hate em, but I hate cleaning them too. LOL Quite the conundrum. But the windows I speak of here are the windows of the heart the way we see things. And the cleaner her is gratitude. This morning as I was in my prayer time, the Lord sent a "mind picture" to me (not like a vision or anything that grand, just an idea in my mind that brings an image into my thoughts).
Through the readings I was doing this morning I found that complaining and faultfinding is like looking into my life and world through a grimy dirty window. All is dark, unclear, unclean. Nothing looks good or pleasing. But gratitude, gratitude expressed, is the cloth for wiping away that dirt. More and more beauty becomes visible, the beauty that is unseen with darkened eyes, like darkened glass. The more I express my thanks, the more clearly I see, the more light floods my heart and my life. Gratitude cleans up my life!! LOL Or at least the way I see it!!
Matthew 6:22-23
Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!
It is said that the eyes are the windows of the soul....Is gratitude or bitterness directing the way I see things, what I see life through. If I clean off those windows with praise and thanksgiving, God's light floods my whole being. But continue to leave the dirt (things like anger, unbelief, ingratitude...) on my windows, and it just gets darker and darker, until no light penetrates.
Lord, let your praises be on my lips, thanksgiving flow from my heart like a rushing river. I want to see my world as You do. Thank You, as always for Your teaching and loving patience.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Sleep
Lately, I have been plagued with fear. I lay down to sleep at night and fear is right there besides me. I know where it comes from, and I know that it is an attack from the enemy and therefore I reject it, but the feeling lingers.....
So it was a wonderful surprise when I woke up from another fretful, fitful nights sleep to find this verse as my verse of the day:
Ps 4:8 I will both lie down and peace and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
He is my safety. I am in Him. What a sweet thing for my Father to do for me. Reminding me of my safety in Him, and Him alone.
I am thankful for Your care as always Lord, and trust Your care of me.
So it was a wonderful surprise when I woke up from another fretful, fitful nights sleep to find this verse as my verse of the day:
Ps 4:8 I will both lie down and peace and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
He is my safety. I am in Him. What a sweet thing for my Father to do for me. Reminding me of my safety in Him, and Him alone.
I am thankful for Your care as always Lord, and trust Your care of me.
Contentment and thankfulness
Yaay. My computer is back up and running. Charger problem, thankfully something small and not too expensive, relatively speaking.
God has continued the visits regarding contentment in all circumstances, speaking peace to the things that bother me, the things that get me in turmoil and cause me to cross the line into sin.
Everything....every plan gone awry, every red light, every spill, every knot in my day is allowed by my Father. And therefore, every piece of time and circumstance can be seen as working good in my life. And through my reading lately that concept has been reinforced again and again. I am not to see things as problems or annoyances, but to remain at peace no matter what I am faced with, big or small. Wow, I have such a ways to go here!
And excerpt from Ted Dekker's "Outlaw":
(Stephen, the main character of the book is telling his mentor Shaka that a breeze would be nice)
"And this is insane why? Shaka asked. Stephen lifted his hand and slowly swept it through the hot, still air, aware of the sweat on his brow and chest. "Because the thought comes from a place of slight discontent with the heaviness of the air."
I know that this passage only speaks of wanting a breeze, but it's the thought of being discontented in even the smallest of ways, not accepting what the Father is allowing for that moment that struck me. How many circumstance do I allow to dictate my emotional well being when I could remain at peace.
And I have a new daily devotional....which I absolutely love and all week long it's been talking about thankfulness (not a coincidence I am sure LOL), but what popped out at me in all of it was a continual thankfulness for Jesus' peace and presence in my day. And this has been a wonderfully ongoing God visit for me. I am actually remembering to do this...God is so good.
All of this is just leading me to the brink of a whole different picture, the picture behind the picture as it were. There is so much more than what we see. I don't know if this will make sense to anyone else, I sure hope it does. I feel like I spend so much time worrying about what it takes to make my "flesh", my emotions, my mind....happy and at peace, but that stuff is surface, there is so much more to everything than keeping my "flesh" fixed. There is a whole spiritual world that we do not see and everything is connected so much more than we know. Focusing on the presence and peace and person of Jesus Christ is the way to walk on that water that I've been blogging about...to do the seemingly impossible and improbable, follow the Savior and live that abundant life in the center of His will. Offering peace to and being content to all the circumstances of my life, being thankful, no matter what, even when it hurts, these are the stepping stones to that place.
Lord, help me to continue this journey, full steam ahead. I know there will be set backs, but I also know that through You I can do all things. Lead me to live and move in a new realm, the realm of the Spirit. Lead me on the water. Thank You for all things. Thank You for this moment.
God has continued the visits regarding contentment in all circumstances, speaking peace to the things that bother me, the things that get me in turmoil and cause me to cross the line into sin.
Everything....every plan gone awry, every red light, every spill, every knot in my day is allowed by my Father. And therefore, every piece of time and circumstance can be seen as working good in my life. And through my reading lately that concept has been reinforced again and again. I am not to see things as problems or annoyances, but to remain at peace no matter what I am faced with, big or small. Wow, I have such a ways to go here!
And excerpt from Ted Dekker's "Outlaw":
(Stephen, the main character of the book is telling his mentor Shaka that a breeze would be nice)
"And this is insane why? Shaka asked. Stephen lifted his hand and slowly swept it through the hot, still air, aware of the sweat on his brow and chest. "Because the thought comes from a place of slight discontent with the heaviness of the air."
I know that this passage only speaks of wanting a breeze, but it's the thought of being discontented in even the smallest of ways, not accepting what the Father is allowing for that moment that struck me. How many circumstance do I allow to dictate my emotional well being when I could remain at peace.
And I have a new daily devotional....which I absolutely love and all week long it's been talking about thankfulness (not a coincidence I am sure LOL), but what popped out at me in all of it was a continual thankfulness for Jesus' peace and presence in my day. And this has been a wonderfully ongoing God visit for me. I am actually remembering to do this...God is so good.
All of this is just leading me to the brink of a whole different picture, the picture behind the picture as it were. There is so much more than what we see. I don't know if this will make sense to anyone else, I sure hope it does. I feel like I spend so much time worrying about what it takes to make my "flesh", my emotions, my mind....happy and at peace, but that stuff is surface, there is so much more to everything than keeping my "flesh" fixed. There is a whole spiritual world that we do not see and everything is connected so much more than we know. Focusing on the presence and peace and person of Jesus Christ is the way to walk on that water that I've been blogging about...to do the seemingly impossible and improbable, follow the Savior and live that abundant life in the center of His will. Offering peace to and being content to all the circumstances of my life, being thankful, no matter what, even when it hurts, these are the stepping stones to that place.
Lord, help me to continue this journey, full steam ahead. I know there will be set backs, but I also know that through You I can do all things. Lead me to live and move in a new realm, the realm of the Spirit. Lead me on the water. Thank You for all things. Thank You for this moment.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Spilling
Spilling. Spilling on the counter, on the table, the floor. Spilling on my hand, on my clothes. Spilling in the car, at home, at work....everywhere, all the time, spilling. And it drives me crazy!!! Can't get through a day without spilling multiple (many multiple) times. I get so frustrated. Sunday, spilled almost my whole cup of coffee as I was going out the door for church. Yesterday, spilled not only my soup on my shirt, but also my yogurt as well. (Want to know what I had for lunch, just look at my clothes!!) How many times a day to I need to wipe up water from the floor? UGH!!
Got home from work yesterday, played with my cats for a bit, then sat down to read and a final few moments with the Lord before bed. I took out my kindle to read my latest fiction and decided to review the index cards I keep in there. They have Bible verses on them. And of course one jumped out at me because God had something to say. Not that I had need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11.
Immediately it popped into my head I was to be content with spilling. Whaaaat!?!? That can't be right. That's crazy. Content with spilling a hundred times a day? Not get frustrated over it? And dare I say be thankful (for we are called to give thanks in all things, right?) And then of course I went back to the lesson from the past few weeks about offering peace to what offends us, even seeing it not as an offense at all. Can I apply this to spilling as well?
I know all this may seem a bit trivial and ordinary, but when you are living in an almost constant state of frustration, revelation like this is medicine for the spirit. And it is a spiritual solution that is needed. There is nothing in our lives, that God doesn't care about or have a fix for. How can I be loving and focused on others when I am irritated by the mundane and fixated on myself and my feelings about the everyday aggravations that plague us all. Offer peace to those annoyances! Be content in all things!! And by doing so, walk on the water following Christ.
Thank You Lord, once again for meeting me where I am, taking care to address even my small issues. Lord, this makes me worship You even more, to know You have even our littlest problems in mind when You are working all things our for good. I am in awe of You. Help me to put into practice all the things You are teaching me these days...and there are so many. In Jesus name. AMEN !!
Got home from work yesterday, played with my cats for a bit, then sat down to read and a final few moments with the Lord before bed. I took out my kindle to read my latest fiction and decided to review the index cards I keep in there. They have Bible verses on them. And of course one jumped out at me because God had something to say. Not that I had need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11.
Immediately it popped into my head I was to be content with spilling. Whaaaat!?!? That can't be right. That's crazy. Content with spilling a hundred times a day? Not get frustrated over it? And dare I say be thankful (for we are called to give thanks in all things, right?) And then of course I went back to the lesson from the past few weeks about offering peace to what offends us, even seeing it not as an offense at all. Can I apply this to spilling as well?
I know all this may seem a bit trivial and ordinary, but when you are living in an almost constant state of frustration, revelation like this is medicine for the spirit. And it is a spiritual solution that is needed. There is nothing in our lives, that God doesn't care about or have a fix for. How can I be loving and focused on others when I am irritated by the mundane and fixated on myself and my feelings about the everyday aggravations that plague us all. Offer peace to those annoyances! Be content in all things!! And by doing so, walk on the water following Christ.
Thank You Lord, once again for meeting me where I am, taking care to address even my small issues. Lord, this makes me worship You even more, to know You have even our littlest problems in mind when You are working all things our for good. I am in awe of You. Help me to put into practice all the things You are teaching me these days...and there are so many. In Jesus name. AMEN !!
Friday, November 14, 2014
My Thoughts Are Not Your Thoughts
Ok, a "wow" moment. What was it that I was just writing about. Changing my thinking and being obedient to God's way. Soooooo, I decide to just do one verse today from my "31 Days of Praise" study. And what was that verse, you ask?? Isaiah 55:8-11 (ok, so it's technically more than one verse, but it was grouped together for this particular part of the passage. lol). So that was my focus for this part of my study.
So what is God saying here? He thinks and sees things way way differently than I do. His ways are not anything like mine. I need to shift my thinking and doing to line up with Him. It is His way of doing things, His Word, that brings forth fruit. When I asked the question; "how do I change?" and God told me obedience, what He was saying was to align myself with His way of seeing and doing. And that is what today's verse emphasizes. The difference between us. But it also promises that God's way accomplishes His purposes, it's fruitful and useful. My way of thinking brings about turmoil and frustration. Just like I saw at work the other night. I spent the night in bitter resentment, feeling agitated until I did it His way, until I aligned my thoughts up with Him and acted in obedience to that.
So how funny is that right after writing my previous entry, that this is the verse God choose to share with me!?! Too cool!!
Lord, help me to follow You today. To get of my boat and through obedience walk on the water. I want to be fruitful for You, glorify you and be a blessing to others.
Isaiah 55:8-11New Living Translation (NLT)
8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so my ways are higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavens
and stay on the ground to water the earth.
They cause the grain to grow,
producing seed for the farmer
and bread for the hungry.
11 It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
So what is God saying here? He thinks and sees things way way differently than I do. His ways are not anything like mine. I need to shift my thinking and doing to line up with Him. It is His way of doing things, His Word, that brings forth fruit. When I asked the question; "how do I change?" and God told me obedience, what He was saying was to align myself with His way of seeing and doing. And that is what today's verse emphasizes. The difference between us. But it also promises that God's way accomplishes His purposes, it's fruitful and useful. My way of thinking brings about turmoil and frustration. Just like I saw at work the other night. I spent the night in bitter resentment, feeling agitated until I did it His way, until I aligned my thoughts up with Him and acted in obedience to that.
So how funny is that right after writing my previous entry, that this is the verse God choose to share with me!?! Too cool!!
Lord, help me to follow You today. To get of my boat and through obedience walk on the water. I want to be fruitful for You, glorify you and be a blessing to others.
Isaiah 55:8-11New Living Translation (NLT)
8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so my ways are higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavens
and stay on the ground to water the earth.
They cause the grain to grow,
producing seed for the farmer
and bread for the hungry.
11 It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Walking on Water...Part 2
"The boat is your defense against the water! But the very defense is what empowers the water to trouble you. Le go of this understanding. Faith, Eden, Faith!"
Letting go of my boat. The boat that I built. The boat I feel is perfectly logical and correct and safe. Wow. Is that just the hardest hardest hardest thing to do. My feet are firmly planted in this boat, my hands gripping the sides, white knuckled clenching. ITS MY BOAT!! ITS RIGHT!!
So how do I give it up? How do I let go of the boat and walk on those troubling seas to follow Jesus? Obedience. That is the answer I got as I sat in my car at lunch (yes, yet another session of my lamenting on how I failed so miserably that night at work). I get annoyed...."Why did they leave that mail on the floor? Don't they have any consideration. I've asked them a million times not to do that !!! This is so unfair!! You can bet I'm not picking it up!!" On and on it goes, and goes to anyone who will listen. Gripe, complain, justify......blah blah blah. So there I sat, once again, asking God why can't I just let this stuff go, get out of my safe (seemingly) boat and follow You?
Let's think about this a minute. I'm in this boat, right. If this boat of mine is built out of pride and my sense of fairness and entitlement (and yes that is what it is), then of course I am going to see things as offense. That causes my insides to start boiling up, turmoil spinning around in my heart, aggravation, anger and resentment rising up in my emotions. Is this really the safe haven I thought the boat should be?
So, how do I escape this boat? That is what I asked the Lord as I sat there crying out once again for deliverance from myself. And I heard that still, small voice. "Obedience. Pick up the boxes on the floor." That's how it starts. Small steps of obedience. Do what you think is not fair, not your job, fix someone else's mess. UGH!! NOT what I wanted to hear. It's like God just plopped Himself down in my truck and told me to jump off the Empire State Building. That's about as logical and simple as this request of obedience was to me. But what was the line in the book by Ted Dekker...."Keep your eyes on me. Don't look at the water. Can you do that?" Do it for God. Keep my eyes focused on that. And you know what. It wasn't that hard to do after that. And after I picked those boxes up (and the good Lord actually sent someone to help me do it!!) I felt so much at peace. WOW, what a concept. Obedience brings peace. LOL
So that was my God visit. Obedience. Letting go of my way of thinking. I told you this was going to be a shift in my life and I also mentioned it was going to take a long time (as things always do for this glacial speed learner). But I did get it that night. I am hoping to carry it through to more nights. More days. A work in progress as they say!! Pray for me please!!!
Letting go of my boat. The boat that I built. The boat I feel is perfectly logical and correct and safe. Wow. Is that just the hardest hardest hardest thing to do. My feet are firmly planted in this boat, my hands gripping the sides, white knuckled clenching. ITS MY BOAT!! ITS RIGHT!!
So how do I give it up? How do I let go of the boat and walk on those troubling seas to follow Jesus? Obedience. That is the answer I got as I sat in my car at lunch (yes, yet another session of my lamenting on how I failed so miserably that night at work). I get annoyed...."Why did they leave that mail on the floor? Don't they have any consideration. I've asked them a million times not to do that !!! This is so unfair!! You can bet I'm not picking it up!!" On and on it goes, and goes to anyone who will listen. Gripe, complain, justify......blah blah blah. So there I sat, once again, asking God why can't I just let this stuff go, get out of my safe (seemingly) boat and follow You?
Let's think about this a minute. I'm in this boat, right. If this boat of mine is built out of pride and my sense of fairness and entitlement (and yes that is what it is), then of course I am going to see things as offense. That causes my insides to start boiling up, turmoil spinning around in my heart, aggravation, anger and resentment rising up in my emotions. Is this really the safe haven I thought the boat should be?
So, how do I escape this boat? That is what I asked the Lord as I sat there crying out once again for deliverance from myself. And I heard that still, small voice. "Obedience. Pick up the boxes on the floor." That's how it starts. Small steps of obedience. Do what you think is not fair, not your job, fix someone else's mess. UGH!! NOT what I wanted to hear. It's like God just plopped Himself down in my truck and told me to jump off the Empire State Building. That's about as logical and simple as this request of obedience was to me. But what was the line in the book by Ted Dekker...."Keep your eyes on me. Don't look at the water. Can you do that?" Do it for God. Keep my eyes focused on that. And you know what. It wasn't that hard to do after that. And after I picked those boxes up (and the good Lord actually sent someone to help me do it!!) I felt so much at peace. WOW, what a concept. Obedience brings peace. LOL
So that was my God visit. Obedience. Letting go of my way of thinking. I told you this was going to be a shift in my life and I also mentioned it was going to take a long time (as things always do for this glacial speed learner). But I did get it that night. I am hoping to carry it through to more nights. More days. A work in progress as they say!! Pray for me please!!!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Walking on Water
I just finished reading the book "Water Walker" by Ted Dekker. I love fiction. I love escaping into a different world, taking a break from reality. Books are great fun to me. And with Christian authors, a lot of time along with the fun and escapism, comes little gems of truths that just resonate and enlighten, getting me thinking and helping me to grow.
This was definitely the case with this last book. I am still and will be for probably a very long time, pondering the truths I garnered from this read. It's one of those truths that very possible will shift my reality and way I perceive living in a very radical way. Also I think that it will take a long time for this practice to come to full fruition in my life.
A couple of the passages that struck me. (I don't know if these will make sense without reading the book, but I think you will get the idea).
"I'm here to say that you can't make the troubled waters of life go away by defending yourself against them. You can only walk over those troubled waters if you offer peace to them and leave the safety of your boat."
"I didn't say pardon, I said forgive. When I say forgive, I mean to see no fault or offense in the troubled sea. Let go of even the thought that it threatens you or has offended you. See it as innocent. Offer it it no blame or defense. Stand tall and offer it, instead, your other cheek."
"Keep your eyes on me. Don't look at the water. Can you do that?"
"Forgive the sea and put your mind on my word. Hear me!"
"Being transformed by the renewing of your mind....A complete letting go of what you think you know and trusting in what doesn't necessarily make sense at first. Faith."
Everything in you cries out to remain in the safety you believe the boat offers you, doesn't it? Of course it does! The boat is your defense against the water! But the very defense is what empowers the water to trouble you. Le go of this understanding. Faith, Eden, Faith!"
So where is all this leading? Where did it lead me? Where will lead you?
The water. The troubles of life. The things that bother me. The people that do things I don't like. Fears. Annoyances. All the things I build my protective boat to avoid. Unforgiveness, impatience, pride, arrogance, selfishness and self sufficiency, rebellion, unbelief, these are the things my boat is built from. Its what I know and what I feel safe with, what I think I am entitled to and what I think is right. But is it? Is it safe? Am I right and entitled? I know it is familiar, this boat, but is it safe or is it sinking? Is it my protector or my prison?
What if I could be truly free? Take for example, annoyance and unforgiveness. Someone at work does something I don't like. In my little boat I float on that water of annoyance. My little boat is built by my pride of thinking I am right and I deserve better treatment. I am all riled up inside. This is not freedom. But what if instead of condemnation I offer the person peace, see them as innocent (this is only going on in my own heart and mind). Does that not free me? Does that not ultimately offer me peace instead of turmoil? What if I step out of my boat and follow Jesus on the water? Jesus forgave, even to the point on the Cross when He told the Father to forgive them, for they didn't know what they were doing.
I am not sure where all of this is going to end up...but I do know that it rings true in my spirit and that I will be working and walking this out for a long time to come. I don't want to spend my life in upset, confusion or worry, living in my sinking ship when I could be following Jesus walking on the water.
This was definitely the case with this last book. I am still and will be for probably a very long time, pondering the truths I garnered from this read. It's one of those truths that very possible will shift my reality and way I perceive living in a very radical way. Also I think that it will take a long time for this practice to come to full fruition in my life.
A couple of the passages that struck me. (I don't know if these will make sense without reading the book, but I think you will get the idea).
"I'm here to say that you can't make the troubled waters of life go away by defending yourself against them. You can only walk over those troubled waters if you offer peace to them and leave the safety of your boat."
"I didn't say pardon, I said forgive. When I say forgive, I mean to see no fault or offense in the troubled sea. Let go of even the thought that it threatens you or has offended you. See it as innocent. Offer it it no blame or defense. Stand tall and offer it, instead, your other cheek."
"Keep your eyes on me. Don't look at the water. Can you do that?"
"Forgive the sea and put your mind on my word. Hear me!"
"Being transformed by the renewing of your mind....A complete letting go of what you think you know and trusting in what doesn't necessarily make sense at first. Faith."
Everything in you cries out to remain in the safety you believe the boat offers you, doesn't it? Of course it does! The boat is your defense against the water! But the very defense is what empowers the water to trouble you. Le go of this understanding. Faith, Eden, Faith!"
So where is all this leading? Where did it lead me? Where will lead you?
The water. The troubles of life. The things that bother me. The people that do things I don't like. Fears. Annoyances. All the things I build my protective boat to avoid. Unforgiveness, impatience, pride, arrogance, selfishness and self sufficiency, rebellion, unbelief, these are the things my boat is built from. Its what I know and what I feel safe with, what I think I am entitled to and what I think is right. But is it? Is it safe? Am I right and entitled? I know it is familiar, this boat, but is it safe or is it sinking? Is it my protector or my prison?
What if I could be truly free? Take for example, annoyance and unforgiveness. Someone at work does something I don't like. In my little boat I float on that water of annoyance. My little boat is built by my pride of thinking I am right and I deserve better treatment. I am all riled up inside. This is not freedom. But what if instead of condemnation I offer the person peace, see them as innocent (this is only going on in my own heart and mind). Does that not free me? Does that not ultimately offer me peace instead of turmoil? What if I step out of my boat and follow Jesus on the water? Jesus forgave, even to the point on the Cross when He told the Father to forgive them, for they didn't know what they were doing.
I am not sure where all of this is going to end up...but I do know that it rings true in my spirit and that I will be working and walking this out for a long time to come. I don't want to spend my life in upset, confusion or worry, living in my sinking ship when I could be following Jesus walking on the water.
Simply Sweet Moments
Busy. That seems to be the theme of my life, of the lives of most of those I know. Rushing, running, rampaging through the day just to fall into bed, the morning coming all too quickly, and it begins all over again. Today was no different. I stumbled out of bed,discovering no half and half for my coffee (I am not drinking it without!!), so with eyes half closed I get dressed and make my way to Target to start my grocery shopping....of course stopping at Starbucks for coffee, cause there is no way I can think to shop without my caffeine fix. Of course, no time for God this morning...nothing more than a quick "good morning, thank you for another day, be glorified in it" prayer.
But He was having none of that. He wanted a few moments of my time and knew just how to get it. Music. My heavenly Father knows the way to my heart (besides coffee and chocolate, LOL).
Just as I was pulling into the parking lot at Target, Revelation Song, sung by Phillips, Craig and Dean came on. It's a beautiful worship song and I couldn't help but be lifted up to join in the worship and praise of my wonderful Savior. I took my parking spot and just sat there through the song, enjoying that simple moment of worship. Enjoying the presence of my God. Remember, I talked about enjoying God some time back? Well this was just one of those special times where I so strongly knew that I was there to enjoy Him and lo and behold, the next song that came on told me that He was enjoying me right back!! Next up was Francesca Battistelli, He Knows My Name.
I hope the songs bring joy to your heart as they did mind. Know that God is taking joy in you as well.
But He was having none of that. He wanted a few moments of my time and knew just how to get it. Music. My heavenly Father knows the way to my heart (besides coffee and chocolate, LOL).
Just as I was pulling into the parking lot at Target, Revelation Song, sung by Phillips, Craig and Dean came on. It's a beautiful worship song and I couldn't help but be lifted up to join in the worship and praise of my wonderful Savior. I took my parking spot and just sat there through the song, enjoying that simple moment of worship. Enjoying the presence of my God. Remember, I talked about enjoying God some time back? Well this was just one of those special times where I so strongly knew that I was there to enjoy Him and lo and behold, the next song that came on told me that He was enjoying me right back!! Next up was Francesca Battistelli, He Knows My Name.
I hope the songs bring joy to your heart as they did mind. Know that God is taking joy in you as well.
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