Thoughts for today

So I don't write on the blog often but instead let Stephanie do it mostly, but I do write out blog posts regularly in my head. :) I guess that doesn't count though. So I have been thinking and praying a lot lately and feeling that I need to be more diligent to share what God is teaching me on a regular basis. I love sharing. I like to share because it helps me process through it and have even more revelations, sometimes it helps other people and spurs them on, opens you up to be vulnerable and real with people, and sharing the journey of following Christ with others is always such a blessing to know that we aren't alone. When God shows me something I love to share it with others. I just can't help it.

BUT I don't take the time to write it down. So in effort to do better about recording my daily journey with the Lord and my journey in Thailand, I am going to ask God to help me to be mindful about recording it daily; well, almost daily. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. :) The only problem is that usually I write long posts, which is why I don't do it. So it's up to you if you choose to read them or not. :)

So for today here are some thoughts as I was reading God's Word today:
In Job 38-39, God finally speaks to Job and gives him a ton of questions. Basically from that list, it reminds me how sovereign God is, in control of every detail. How amazing of a creator He is, that every single detail of how each animal was formed and behaves, how the waves stop at the ocean, the stars are held in the sky, and so on...was formed by His hand.

In Psalm 19, it reads "The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display His marvelous craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known..." I am awestruck as I think about His creation and I am reminded how powerful and mighty is my God. And He is my God! I love it! This amazing, incredible, all-powerful, all-knowing God loves me, sacrificed heavily for me to know Him personally, and continues to walk with me everyday helping me live an abundant and fruitful life. What? Awesome!

It makes me so sad that people don't recongize Him as God. They live without Him and they are empty, searching. Some people say that God is just something man made up who need something to believe in. Stephanie just met someone this week that said that. But as we look at creation all around us, it screams that God is real! Are we listening? Do we see God everyday in the beauty all around us? Or do we miss Him? To be honest, some days I miss Him. I don't look around at anything but me. I look around at my busy day, the tasks I need to do, my long to-do list, and I miss Him. Even spending time with Him everyday, as soon as I am done, I am done and I forget it's not all about me. How can I do that? Why am I so self-focused. Lord, please forgive me. Lord, please help me to see you everyday, all day! Help me to walk with you all day long! Lord help my life also tell of your glory, of your marvelous work and craftsmanship, of your abundant love and faithfulness, of your mercy, and of your power to bring new life!

As I continue to read Psalm 19, I read about the power of His Word and I make them the prayer of my heart: Lord, your law is perfect; it revives my soul! Your decrees Oh Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. I am simple and ordinary, please give me wisdom! Your Word says if I want wisdom, if I want to know what You want me to do, then just to ask You and You will gladly tell me. (James 1:5) Please Lord, fill me with your wisdom, for I know it brings life! Your commandments are right, bringing joy to my heart. Your commands are clear, giving insight to life. God when I first started following you, through the power of Your Word and Your Spirit, you completely changed my life. You have developed in me a love for Your Word ever since because it pierces my heart, it renews my mind, and completely changed and still changes the way I live. For Your Word brings life, joy, and insight on how to live! Thank you Lord Jesus! I desire Your Word more than riches for Your Words are sweeter than honey. Help me to be a woman of Your Word, memorizing it, meditating on it, living by it, speaking it, counseling with it.

Father cleanse me from my hidden faults. I know they are there! Keep me from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. And Lord, may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, my Rock and my Redeemer. Walk with me today. Keep me aware of Your Presence all day long. May Your Spirit control and empower me to serve You today and make Your Name famous; for you alone are worthy!