My cousin has a knack for making the cutest paintings using Scripture and quotes. Her most recent (check her blogspot) keeps coming to mind at the oddest times! I know my perspective gets all out of whack some days! But what person doesn't have that trouble? God knew that when He "penned" many passages of Scripture for us to meditate on!!!
I looked at my coffee cup the other day and thought about how my perspective really colors the activities of my day...and some days...it ain't pretty! Thank the Lord for bestowing on His children the Holy Spirit! It is through the little things of my day that I am being reminded to act, think, and speak as God has showed me in His Word. I am now trying to take the time to stop and look at these things (and yes, even take pictures as reminders!) and think before I ACT or REACT. Do you know? That many times I do not do it under the Holy Spirit's control!? And who are the witnesses? My children...my goodness, I wouldn't want my husband to see me not handle things right...uh, umm.
My cup is full of many things that I don't deserve...and one of those blessings is my family. I get so frustrated by the "dailyness" of being a mother, that often I don't even stop to say "Thank you for my family and the privilege of being a mother!"
Instead of seeing my cup of coffee being cold, "Thank you, Lord, for the modern convenience of a microwave to warm it up and the chance to take care of the concern of my son and daughters...because they were more important right then!"
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Struck by the thought...He can take them...or I can give them!
In my quiet time this morning, I found myself humming a song and then realized what I was humming. It is a song I have heard my Uncle Paul sing and Dad has sung it too. The words struck me today...and the "them" can refer to whatever I am holding on to too tightly! The last few days have brought my mind and heart to thoughts of Heaven and the reminder that I will stand before my Lord one day. What will He say to me? More importantly, what will I say to Him when I give an account for my life here on earth?
Treasures
Poem by Martha Snell Nicholson
One by one He took them from me,
All the things I valued most,
Until I was empty-handed;
Every glittering toy was lost.
And I walked earth's highways, grieving,
In my rags and poverty.
Till I heard His voice inviting,
"Lift your empty hands to Me!"
So I held my hands toward Heaven,
And He filled them with a store
Of His own transcendent riches,
Till they could contain no more.
And at last I comprehended
With my stupid mind and dull,
That God COULD not pour His riches
Into hands already full!
Lord, help me not to hold too tightly to those things, people, circumstances, decisions...that already belong to You! Help me to surrender to Your will and plan for me each day! Thank You for being sovereign and in control of each treasure you have blessed me with today!
Treasures
Poem by Martha Snell Nicholson
One by one He took them from me,
All the things I valued most,
Until I was empty-handed;
Every glittering toy was lost.
And I walked earth's highways, grieving,
In my rags and poverty.
Till I heard His voice inviting,
"Lift your empty hands to Me!"
So I held my hands toward Heaven,
And He filled them with a store
Of His own transcendent riches,
Till they could contain no more.
And at last I comprehended
With my stupid mind and dull,
That God COULD not pour His riches
Into hands already full!
Lord, help me not to hold too tightly to those things, people, circumstances, decisions...that already belong to You! Help me to surrender to Your will and plan for me each day! Thank You for being sovereign and in control of each treasure you have blessed me with today!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
I Corinthians 10:31
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
I know my perspective gets all out of whack some days! But what person doesn't have that trouble? God knew that when He "penned" many passages of Scripture for us to meditate on!!!
In his book, Oswald Chambers addressed this thought, "Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow concerns of life are not ordained of God."
I looked at my coffee cup the other day and thought about how my perspective really colors the activities of my day...and some days...it ain't pretty! Thank the Lord for bestowing on His children the Holy Spirit! It is through the little things of my day that I am being reminded to act, think, and speak as God has showed me in His Word. I am now trying to take the time to stop and look at these things (and yes, even take pictures as reminders!) and think before I ACT or REACT. Do you know? That many times I do not do it under the Holy Spirit's control!? And who are the witnesses? My children...my goodness, I wouldn't want my husband to see me not handle things right...uh, umm.
My cup is full of many things that I don't deserve...and one of those blessings is my family. I get so frustrated by the "dailyness" of being a mother, that often I don't even stop to say "Thank you for my family and the privilege of being a mother!"
Is my daily thought life about this "motherly life" I live bringing glory to God?
What I think is important!
Instead of seeing my cup of coffee being cold, "Thank you, Lord, for the modern convenience of a microwave to warm it up and the chance to take care of the concerns of my son and daughters...because they are learning alot from me." Am I teaching them to glorify God in all that they do...say...and think?!
I know my perspective gets all out of whack some days! But what person doesn't have that trouble? God knew that when He "penned" many passages of Scripture for us to meditate on!!!
In his book, Oswald Chambers addressed this thought, "Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow concerns of life are not ordained of God."
I looked at my coffee cup the other day and thought about how my perspective really colors the activities of my day...and some days...it ain't pretty! Thank the Lord for bestowing on His children the Holy Spirit! It is through the little things of my day that I am being reminded to act, think, and speak as God has showed me in His Word. I am now trying to take the time to stop and look at these things (and yes, even take pictures as reminders!) and think before I ACT or REACT. Do you know? That many times I do not do it under the Holy Spirit's control!? And who are the witnesses? My children...my goodness, I wouldn't want my husband to see me not handle things right...uh, umm.
My cup is full of many things that I don't deserve...and one of those blessings is my family. I get so frustrated by the "dailyness" of being a mother, that often I don't even stop to say "Thank you for my family and the privilege of being a mother!"
Is my daily thought life about this "motherly life" I live bringing glory to God?
What I think is important!
Instead of seeing my cup of coffee being cold, "Thank you, Lord, for the modern convenience of a microwave to warm it up and the chance to take care of the concerns of my son and daughters...because they are learning alot from me." Am I teaching them to glorify God in all that they do...say...and think?!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
I don't have to do this alone!
I am listening to one of the new cds we purchased on Saturday...what a blessing Godly music is to the Christian's heart! This particular song is sung by Gerald Wolfe with Greater Vision. Yes! Another heart song!
"Sometimes it seems God's a million miles away, Too busy for a creature such as I!
And then I think of how He sees each sparrow fall, I call on Him and find that He is nigh!"
"The eyes of Jesus are upon each footstep that I take.
His ears are always open when I pray.
His hands are always there to help me lift my heavy load.
His heart is broken every time I stray."
So often I forget to ask for His help in the everyday tasks of life (because I'm too busy) ...and I break my Father's heart as He watches me get upset, worry, stress out, and all the other undesirable things I tend to do. I believe He calls that sin! Do I really believe that God has given me the answers in His Word? Do I agree with His Word when He calls those actions sin? Do I put all I know to practice in my daily life or is it just for when times get tough or for other people (you know it is easier to see other's sins!) Even though I have been His child for many years, every day is a struggle to choose to do what glorifies Him and not my own flesh! When will I learn and practice...It is easier to do things with Him...He has offered His eyes, ears, hands, heart...and the Holy Spirit living inside me!
"Sometimes it seems God's a million miles away, Too busy for a creature such as I!
And then I think of how He sees each sparrow fall, I call on Him and find that He is nigh!"
"The eyes of Jesus are upon each footstep that I take.
His ears are always open when I pray.
His hands are always there to help me lift my heavy load.
His heart is broken every time I stray."
So often I forget to ask for His help in the everyday tasks of life (because I'm too busy) ...and I break my Father's heart as He watches me get upset, worry, stress out, and all the other undesirable things I tend to do. I believe He calls that sin! Do I really believe that God has given me the answers in His Word? Do I agree with His Word when He calls those actions sin? Do I put all I know to practice in my daily life or is it just for when times get tough or for other people (you know it is easier to see other's sins!) Even though I have been His child for many years, every day is a struggle to choose to do what glorifies Him and not my own flesh! When will I learn and practice...It is easier to do things with Him...He has offered His eyes, ears, hands, heart...and the Holy Spirit living inside me!
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