Too many times I test the waters.
So many times I am amazed by the never-ending love the Lord so graciously pours out when I falter in trusting His promises for my life.
Too many times I aimlessly stumble in the wrong direction.
So many times I am astonished that He continues to fight for my soul even when I turn my head to Him and do so selfishly the things I desire.
Too many times I self-destruct myself.
So many times I am beyond understanding how He ever so gently takes me back… to wipe the tears from my face... and to calm my anxious soul.
Too many times I am not content with where I am in life.
So many times I am thankful for His promise… that “never will I leave you, never will I forsake you” (Heb 13:5)
Too many times I plead for the same things to change over and over again.
So many times I am reminded of this scripture in Phillipians…
Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. (4:11-13)This text is a challenge to me. Because... as much as I'd like to say that I'm there and fully understand and grasp His faithfulness and promises in my life... I have yet to arrive at that place where I can experience complete contentment in knowing the strength of Him in all my circumstances.
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~But godliness with contentment is great gain. -1 Timothy 6:6
Classic David:
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This comment is getting a bit long, however, one more:
Matthew 5:3-12
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Ok, so all the being said, you are in my prayers... May He be with you in all that you do.
Chris
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