I do love my job, but it is not the best job ever.
A couple of weeks ago I was talking to this lady and she had mentioned that she had been stressed recently and wasn't getting good sleep. Somehow it came up that her stress was due to the fact that her daughter was pregnant at only 16 years old. She was devastated. She opened up to me that she was angry...Why HER daughter? They went to church. She raised her to love Jesus. She prayed. This wasn't supposed to happen. And it was tearing her up.
I listened and told her that this situation may be a surprise to her, but it wasn't a surprise to God. And even if a baby wasn't in the picture, her daughter was still living apart from God's protection as she was engaging in premarital sex. But the pregnancy brought out the situation into the light and made it seem so much worse. I shared with her the verse from Genesis where Joseph says his brothers meant it for evil but God used it for good. She surprised me and actually quoted the exact verse in Genesis and I knew this woman knew her Bible!
We talked more and I could sense the close walk she had with the Lord. I told her I would be praying for her and her daughter...and her little grand baby. She said her daughter didn't seem to know what a big deal this was. And she was angry at her for 'messing up'. I told her that God may use this baby and difficult situation to bring her daughter closer to Him. I reminded her that God has great plans for her life. And her daughter's life. And a plan for this new life, her grandchild.. And after all, we all mess up!
She started crying saying she knew God had but me in her path that morning. I was in awe! This was the best feeling in the world...to be used by God. I didn't know God had been using me until she told me, and it was awesome!
Thank you Lord, that we get to be part of your work here on earth. When God's love and His word is flowing through us, we can't help but spill over into other people's lives. And when you are used by God, you will know that it had nothing to do with you...and EVERYTHING to do with Him.
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now
being done, the saving of many lives.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
MY PRAYER
So I bought this new TV (mainly to watch the US open coming later this month) and I needed help picking up and carrying this TV home. So Friday night I prayed and told God about my situation and my need and told him I believed He would a big strong guy with a truck to assist me. This made sense to me because He promises that He will sustain me and take care of me, even better than He takes care of the birds in the sky.
The next day I realized no one had called me to help me yet. I hadn't randomly run into any of my neighbors so that I could ask for help. I was a little surprised that God had not yet answered my prayer...and I prayed again and reminded Him that I was single and did not have the strong muscles needed. I asked Him who I should call and how long I would need to wait. (not my favorite...waiting)
The story from the Old Testament came to my mind where God says the river will part AS SOON AS they step in and start to walk in it! I realized I needed to make that first step of faith and believe that Jesus would answer my prayer.
First I went to the store to see it the TV would even fit in my car. To my surprise, it fit! I thanked God and drove home. When I drove into my parking garage, no one was there to carry this big TV into my apartment. So I stared at it for a while in my trunk and then I tried to get it out of the car. To my surprise it wasn't very heavy. Or maybe God made my muscles strong...either way I was able to carry it in all by myself (okay so I admit I did have to take a couple of breaks).
I had expected God to answer my prayer in a specific way, but He still answered my prayer, even though it wasn't the way I had planned. God showed me that when I think I am weak, I am really strong because of Him. He is my helper in time of need. He reminded me through this that He is ALWAYS there for me, always ready to help me.
Sometimes I look for external means of help, when my help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth. He is stronger and more powerful than anyone here on earth. Sometimes He uses others to help us, and sometimes He answers the need Himself. His power is in us because Christ is in us. He is always faithful.
Matthew 6:25-26
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Joshua 3:13
And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the Lord—the Lord of all the earth —set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap.
The next day I realized no one had called me to help me yet. I hadn't randomly run into any of my neighbors so that I could ask for help. I was a little surprised that God had not yet answered my prayer...and I prayed again and reminded Him that I was single and did not have the strong muscles needed. I asked Him who I should call and how long I would need to wait. (not my favorite...waiting)
The story from the Old Testament came to my mind where God says the river will part AS SOON AS they step in and start to walk in it! I realized I needed to make that first step of faith and believe that Jesus would answer my prayer.
First I went to the store to see it the TV would even fit in my car. To my surprise, it fit! I thanked God and drove home. When I drove into my parking garage, no one was there to carry this big TV into my apartment. So I stared at it for a while in my trunk and then I tried to get it out of the car. To my surprise it wasn't very heavy. Or maybe God made my muscles strong...either way I was able to carry it in all by myself (okay so I admit I did have to take a couple of breaks).
I had expected God to answer my prayer in a specific way, but He still answered my prayer, even though it wasn't the way I had planned. God showed me that when I think I am weak, I am really strong because of Him. He is my helper in time of need. He reminded me through this that He is ALWAYS there for me, always ready to help me.
Sometimes I look for external means of help, when my help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth. He is stronger and more powerful than anyone here on earth. Sometimes He uses others to help us, and sometimes He answers the need Himself. His power is in us because Christ is in us. He is always faithful.
Matthew 6:25-26
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Joshua 3:13
And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the Lord—the Lord of all the earth —set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
GOLD
As I was watching the Olympics earlier this month, I already had read that the US women had won the GOLD in the team gymnastics event. And even though I knew the ending, I still found myself nervous for them as they were performing those amazing flips in the air and trying to stick their landings.
It caused me to reflect on our lives here on earth. We already know how it's going to end. Jesus comes on a white horse and defeats evil forever! And when I get worried or anxious, I am getting caught up in the drama and forgetting I already know who takes gold!
Jesus tells us he has conquered the world so that we can have peace. We don't have to be anxious about anything. We have nothing to fear so we can live courageously for Him. Despite trials, sorrows, or suffering we may experience, we can still have peace. God is in control...and He already won!
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
PRECIOUS
You are deeply loved, highly esteemed and precious to your Lord Holy God.
He is watching your comings and goings.
Everyday He is with you.
Ask for favor for your day every morning.
You have nothing to fear for your God is sovereign and has great plans for you.
Trust Him.
Walk in faith.
Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Love your God and know His love for you.
Believe nothing with Him is impossible.
Daniel 10:19
Don't be afraid for you are precious to god......you are deeply loved by god.
Psalm 121:8
The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Matthew 28:20
I am with you everyday, even to the end of time.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you.
2 Samuel 7:28
For you are God, O Sovereign LORD. Your words are truth, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
Jeremiah 29:10
For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for good and not disaster, to give you a hope and a future.
2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
2 Cor 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Romans 8:38
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.
Luke 1:37
With God nothing is impossible.
He is watching your comings and goings.
Everyday He is with you.
Ask for favor for your day every morning.
You have nothing to fear for your God is sovereign and has great plans for you.
Trust Him.
Walk in faith.
Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Love your God and know His love for you.
Believe nothing with Him is impossible.
Daniel 10:19
Don't be afraid for you are precious to god......you are deeply loved by god.
Psalm 121:8
The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Matthew 28:20
I am with you everyday, even to the end of time.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you.
2 Samuel 7:28
For you are God, O Sovereign LORD. Your words are truth, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
Jeremiah 29:10
For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for good and not disaster, to give you a hope and a future.
2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
2 Cor 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Romans 8:38
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.
Luke 1:37
With God nothing is impossible.
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