In a recent message, a very influential and profound pastor (my dad :)...haha) used a verse in his sermon and it really stuck out to me. In John 5:30 Jesus says:
"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."
I love that even Jesus acknowledges his need of His Father. What an ultimate example to follow! God's Son demonstrated the respect and honor we should have ourselves, concerning the will of the Lord. It has become extremely evident in the last few weeks of my own life that I am truly incapable of doing anything of my own accord. It is only through the strength and power of God that I am able to accomplish anything worthwhile in my life. Each day I try to think of this statement made by Jesus and remember that I too need to seek the will of my Father.
He is capable of anything and knows exactly what is best for my life. It is my job to seek that will, rather than relying on my own strength. If Jesus was unable to do it without the Father's help, why do I think I will be successful? God's will is so perfect, and is something I simply just have to seek and surrender to.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
An Overwhelming Thought
"In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God; HE HEARD MY VOICE out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." Psalm 18:6
I came across this verse today and each time I read it a new flood of tears seems to develop. How amazing to have a God that hears my cries. There are so many unknown things in this life, and so many things that are out of my control. Yet I have a God that hears every call, is impacted by every tear I cry, and wraps his loving arms of comfort around me. It is completely overwhelming to try to understand the love of God. I am so grateful for His love, and always challenged by it. Do I try to love Him as much as I know He loves me??
There are always those times when we get away from God and He feels so far away, but there are also those times when he feels not far, but JUST out of reach. Yet He isn't! He is always there, waiting with open arms. He is always ready to be my comfort, my redeemer, and the mender of my broken heart. Sometimes the hardest thing in life to do (at least for me) is to just let go and surrender it all. His will is always perfect, even when it seems to make no sense to me. Waiting on God's time is always difficult, but through his perfect strength it becomes possible.
I came across this verse today and each time I read it a new flood of tears seems to develop. How amazing to have a God that hears my cries. There are so many unknown things in this life, and so many things that are out of my control. Yet I have a God that hears every call, is impacted by every tear I cry, and wraps his loving arms of comfort around me. It is completely overwhelming to try to understand the love of God. I am so grateful for His love, and always challenged by it. Do I try to love Him as much as I know He loves me??
There are always those times when we get away from God and He feels so far away, but there are also those times when he feels not far, but JUST out of reach. Yet He isn't! He is always there, waiting with open arms. He is always ready to be my comfort, my redeemer, and the mender of my broken heart. Sometimes the hardest thing in life to do (at least for me) is to just let go and surrender it all. His will is always perfect, even when it seems to make no sense to me. Waiting on God's time is always difficult, but through his perfect strength it becomes possible.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Through The Valley
Most of the time I feel extremely fortunate for the life that God has decided to bless me with. I have an amazing family, a loving husband, friends, and enough possessions to satisfy me in this temporary home. Yet days come along that make me feel I have been tossed from the mountain top into the deepest, darkest valley I can imagine. I am hurting for those that I love that are hurting. I am worried about things in my life, that I know I need to give to the Lord. I am discouraged and feeling let down.
I think the main reason the valley is always so depressing is because I know what it's like to be on the mountain. However; even through this storm and uncertain time in life, it is comforting to know that whenever I am here, in the valley, my God is waiting to carry me back up the mountain. There is so much we, as Christians, can learn from going through a hard time. One thing that the Lord has brought to my attention today is that we need to show God's love and kindness to ALL. It sounds so simplistic, and yet it is so difficult. We can't always tell who is hurting and who is not. Many people put up a front, but they need God's love and encouragement.
All I know right now is that no matter what I am facing in this life, I will continue to praise my Savior. He gives and takes away, and His name is Blessed. It's so comforting to have a God that knows each tear I cry and each trial I face. I will continue to worship Him.
"And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm"
I think the main reason the valley is always so depressing is because I know what it's like to be on the mountain. However; even through this storm and uncertain time in life, it is comforting to know that whenever I am here, in the valley, my God is waiting to carry me back up the mountain. There is so much we, as Christians, can learn from going through a hard time. One thing that the Lord has brought to my attention today is that we need to show God's love and kindness to ALL. It sounds so simplistic, and yet it is so difficult. We can't always tell who is hurting and who is not. Many people put up a front, but they need God's love and encouragement.
All I know right now is that no matter what I am facing in this life, I will continue to praise my Savior. He gives and takes away, and His name is Blessed. It's so comforting to have a God that knows each tear I cry and each trial I face. I will continue to worship Him.
"And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm"
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