It was nice to escape the house this evening. I have been stuck here for a couple of days since the vertigo hit. I have been able to hear the wind blowing like crazy outside, but it was great to feel it against my face. I love walking and it was wonderful to actually be able to go out for a bit.
Something surprised me as I was outside. It is almost November and with all the wind we have had the last two days I expected most of the trees to have lost all their leaves by now, but that is not what I found. I would say that at least two-thirds of all the trees had the majority of their leaves still in tact. I guess it just isn't their time yet.
Timing - why is it that our timing and God's timing never seem to be quite the same. Right now I am waiting for God's timing in my life. He has shown me the path He wants me to take. He has filled my heart with a passion but yet He says wait.
Why is it that we as human beings don't like to wait? I have to laugh each time I hear someone say, "God give me patience, and give it to me now!" Not quite how learning patience works. When we demand that things go our way, when we manipulate the situation to get what we want, we miss out on God's best for our lives.
Just this morning, as I read my Bible, I read the following verses. Proverbs 3:5-6 say, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." These verses are a good reminder that I need to follow His will for my life, but it isn't just about God's will for my life, it is about God's will in God's timing, and He is never too late.
So as I wait for Him to reveal how He wants to work in my life, I hold on to verses that give me hope, verses that challenge me to wait. Some might find me a fool, but to me, not waiting is the foolish thing to do.
Psalm 27:13-14 say, "I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."
My friends, as you wait, be blessed.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Rainbow
As I was driving home today, I looked up: in front of me, in the sky, was a wispy cloud . It wasn't very big, but it contained something that was rather surprising. It had a section of rainbow running through it. That was the only place that the rainbow was visible, just within the width of the cloud. This thin cloud was surrounded by blue sky on all sides. I could see it through my sunglasses. When I took them off to see if I could see the rainbow more clearly, it was more faint, but still there.
I absolutely love rainbows. They are a reminder that God is there.
The first rainbow was set in the sky by God after the flood that destroyed the earth. God gave that rainbow as a sign of his covenant. Genesis 9:13 says, "I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. " The rainbow was God's solemn agreement with all the people of the earth to never destroy the whole earth by flood again.
Whenever I see a rainbow, I remember, not only that promise, but I remember that God has given His people many promises and He is faithful to keep them. God is trustworthy to keep his promises.
What promises do you cling to right now?
Psalm 145:13 says, "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made."
Here are a few promises I love.
I need never be alone - Deuteronomy 31:8 says, "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
God is watching over me - Psalm 33:18 says, "But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,"
I can have renewed strength - Isaiah 40:30-31 says, "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
God has good plans for my life - Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
There are so many more promises that God makes for his children. I am thankful. I may not see them all fulfilled right now, some I need to wait for, but God is never too late.
Hebrews 10:35-37 says, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while,"He who is coming will come and will not delay."
Life doesn't always make sense. It doesn't always work the way we want it to, but that's because we don't see the big picture. I just need to trust my Heavenly Father to keep His promises. He is never too late. I just need to wait.
Thank you, God, for Your beautiful rainbow!
I absolutely love rainbows. They are a reminder that God is there.
The first rainbow was set in the sky by God after the flood that destroyed the earth. God gave that rainbow as a sign of his covenant. Genesis 9:13 says, "I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. " The rainbow was God's solemn agreement with all the people of the earth to never destroy the whole earth by flood again.
Whenever I see a rainbow, I remember, not only that promise, but I remember that God has given His people many promises and He is faithful to keep them. God is trustworthy to keep his promises.
What promises do you cling to right now?
Psalm 145:13 says, "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made."
Here are a few promises I love.
I need never be alone - Deuteronomy 31:8 says, "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
God is watching over me - Psalm 33:18 says, "But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,"
I can have renewed strength - Isaiah 40:30-31 says, "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
God has good plans for my life - Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
There are so many more promises that God makes for his children. I am thankful. I may not see them all fulfilled right now, some I need to wait for, but God is never too late.
Hebrews 10:35-37 says, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while,"He who is coming will come and will not delay."
Life doesn't always make sense. It doesn't always work the way we want it to, but that's because we don't see the big picture. I just need to trust my Heavenly Father to keep His promises. He is never too late. I just need to wait.
Thank you, God, for Your beautiful rainbow!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
A New Season - Rewind
A month and a half ago, as I wrote my first posting to this blog, my daughter was preparing to move across country. It did not turn out to be what she had hoped it to be, so she asked me to fly to where she was living, simply to hop in the car and drive on home. What a joy to see her face through the window at the airport as I arrived. We had a wonderful time in the car. I had missed her like crazy, but it was as if she had never left.
This new season hasn't ended, it just has one of my favourite people in it again.
Isaiah 43:18& 19 say, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."
This new season continues. I look forward to all God has in store for me. I look forward to discovering all the new people He chooses to plant in my life and I look forward to dreaming new dreams.
This new season hasn't ended, it just has one of my favourite people in it again.
Isaiah 43:18& 19 say, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."
This new season continues. I look forward to all God has in store for me. I look forward to discovering all the new people He chooses to plant in my life and I look forward to dreaming new dreams.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Silence is Golden
The last week, one saying has replayed in my mind time and time again. Silence is golden.
Ecclesiastes 3:1&7 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: .... a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak."
Everything happens for a reason. It isn't just about the right thing happening, but it has to happen at exactly the right time. I believe that with all my heart. Life has become very interesting this past week, but for now, it is my time to be silent.
Next week's blog will be more enlightening, but for now I leave you with one last quote. Proverbs 17:27-28 says, "A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."
Be blessed, my friends, be blessed.
Ecclesiastes 3:1&7 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: .... a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak."
Everything happens for a reason. It isn't just about the right thing happening, but it has to happen at exactly the right time. I believe that with all my heart. Life has become very interesting this past week, but for now, it is my time to be silent.
Next week's blog will be more enlightening, but for now I leave you with one last quote. Proverbs 17:27-28 says, "A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."
Be blessed, my friends, be blessed.
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