"Too many people pray like little boys who knock at doors, then run away." - War Cry
Oh how guilty I am. Too often I've failed to see the beauty in the throne room of God. So distraught by my situations, my vision was distorted. I ran to God with the knowledge He could help me, but sat restlessly as if He were just a mere counselor sitting there listening with nothing to add. Why? Knowing He is my provider, knowing He has never failed me, why do I enter His gates like a child who is afraid and alone. Why do I fail to remember that inside those gates I've danced for joy, liberated and free to worship. Why do I fail to see that He reigns in my heart. I have no need to fear. I have no time for anxiety. I am His child and with that seat, I'm blessed and highly favored. I don't have to hang my head in shame, but I can come boldly before the throne of God and speak freely with my Father.
Today, I see myself for who I really am. All the filth and shattered pieces of my life have been beautifully changed and I'm a new creation. I'm fearfully and wonderfully made. He loves me! He delights Himself in me. Today, I see Him for who he really is. Though I can not wrap my mind around Him, in my own simple way I see His beauty, His majesty and I lay here, prostrate before Him, in awe of His infinite wisdom. He knows all things and nothing takes Him by surprise. He knows my weaknesses, my faults and failures and sees beyond them to that beautiful girl He predestined to live with Him forever. I see the nail-pierced hands that reach out to hold me. I feel His warmth embrace as He wraps His arms around me. I'm lifted as my burdens fall from me. How could I ever race away from such an experience? How could I ever miss this?
He's calling you to come. He's longing to be with you today. Don't run away like you have better things to do. Go now and realize what you've been missing.
by: Kimberly Waters
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Trust in the Lord
With a heavy heart, I began reading God's Word today with an "I need to do this" mentality. Quickly this changed to "Oh how I needed this!" Isn't if funny how we can read the same passage over and over, but somehow in His timing, He can cause the words to pierce our heart and captivate our attention?
In Matthew 8, we find a leper coming to Jesus wanting to be healed. He says, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” His question was not if Jesus could heal him, but rather was it His will to heal Him?
Next when Jesus arrives in Capernaum, he’s greeted by a centurion with even more faith saying, ““Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented.” Jesus said* to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion said, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. “For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel…And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very moment.”
Whether you’re praying concerning God’s will regarding your situation or if you’re praying for a dear friend or loved one, God knows your need and is more than capable of intervening in your situation. Continue to trust God and watch Him move on your behalf!
Psalm 115:11-12 NASB
"You who £fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us;"
In Matthew 8, we find a leper coming to Jesus wanting to be healed. He says, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” His question was not if Jesus could heal him, but rather was it His will to heal Him?
Next when Jesus arrives in Capernaum, he’s greeted by a centurion with even more faith saying, ““Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented.” Jesus said* to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion said, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. “For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel…And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very moment.”
Whether you’re praying concerning God’s will regarding your situation or if you’re praying for a dear friend or loved one, God knows your need and is more than capable of intervening in your situation. Continue to trust God and watch Him move on your behalf!
Psalm 115:11-12 NASB
"You who £fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us;"
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Trust
It was once said, "Trust is a very precious gift. Once earned or acquired, it can unlock the door of the heart and allow the creation of a beautiful, lasting relationship. If ever that trust is destroyed, however, the door will lock forever as one hides safely and securely behind it's walls of security forever."
As sad as this quote sounds, how true it rings for so many. Trust is a very precious gift. Some give it freely, risking everything. Some respectfully reserve the right to ask others to earn it. Either way the moment trust is given, the risk of getting hurt begins. The decision is to whom will we deem worth it.
As sad as this quote sounds, how true it rings for so many. Trust is a very precious gift. Some give it freely, risking everything. Some respectfully reserve the right to ask others to earn it. Either way the moment trust is given, the risk of getting hurt begins. The decision is to whom will we deem worth it.
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