I know it probably isn't "spiritually PC" to randomly open the Bible and expect to find a meaningful verse – it opens the door to the whole "out of context" dilemma. (And...you might just find yourself in Leviticus!!) But, I decided that I wanted to do this, along with my regular reading through the Bible. The way I figured it, I wasn't *testing* God – in other words, "prove something to me, Lord" – I was *trusting* God – "show something to me, Lord." After all, don't we know that His Word is living, breathing, and powerful?!
So, I'm pickin' every day – letting you know what was going on with me that day – and then I'm going to sum up the *theme of the week* that I think God was impressing on my heart.
Hope you're as blessed as I've been!!
MONDAY - (feeling strong after a great message on Sunday morning) "Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, 'Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!" (Matthew 21:9)
TUESDAY - (a setback with the termite report) "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea." (Psalm 46:1-2)
WEDNESDAY - (moving furniture into the new house) "I will bring them home again to live safely...They will be my people, and I will be faithful and just toward them as their God. This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: Be strong and finish the task!" (Zechariah 8:8-9)
THURSDAY - (a debit card was *compromised*) "David asked the LORD, 'Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?' And the LORD told him, 'Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!'" (1 Samuel 30:8)
FRIDAY - (packing unending boxes - will it ever be over?) "Those I choose will inherit it, and my servants will live there. The plain of Sharon will again be filled with flocks for my people who have searched for me." (Isaiah 65:9)
SATURDAY - (asking for traveling safety) "'Yes, we're coming,' the people reply, 'for you are the LORD our God." (Jeremiah 3:22)
(Song Lyrics)
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see
I hope that he, turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could, always be good
To one who'll watch over me
It's been another hectic week. But oh, the message that I received from God! He made it so abundantly clear that HE is watching over me (and "The Hub") as we continue on the path up the mountain.
Never alone - this lamb is loved by The Good Shepherd - and He watches over me.
What has God said to YOU this week?
BLOG = "Blessedly Leaning On God!"
I jsut told someone else Sharon, the the older I get in life - the more and more and MORE I pray without ceasing. sandie
ReplyDeleteThere will be an end in sight with all the boxes, Sharon, and all the moving. I'm sure you will enjoy that period of rest indeed!! All great scriptural reminders that God is indeed right there in the midst of your journey!
ReplyDeletebetty
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteTo look to Him and not circumstances - He is the one who opens and shuts doors and He has plans for good for myself and my family. He asks us to "Trust and Obey" for there is no other way.
He has been telling me, that I am not alone. He is right here with me.
ReplyDeleteThursdays pick'em made me literally laugh out loud! I'm glad you didn't open to, "If your hand offend thee, cut it off." Of course, that would be your own hand so I guess it would be OK.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! The verses are so GOD and so personal! I have always loved "Someone to Watch Over Me" - used it in a radio theatre show I did some years back - changing the pronouns to be about the Lord. Bless you through this time - Joy!
ReplyDeleteKathy