Once again i sit and reflect on how God has gotten me here. I realize I can do nothing on my own. I sit and dread the day ahead, knowing the only way I will get through it with a shread of joy, energy, and light of life is if He provides. That's a humbling experience; that's where I sit back and scratch my head at how people survive if they do not have the personal relationship with Jesus. On these days when I would love to sleep more, take a 'personal day' (if such a thing was even an option I might be tempted to do a cartwheel right now), or just semi shut down, I marvel at how others get through it b/c I know I lean wholy on His strength. I ask, He provides, thank you Jesus.
Reading this morning...Phil 1:6 There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. (message)
what an encouragement, what a Word from the Father on this day for me.
Then I read ahead of it the start of the book...Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart (ooo, stop right there, how many times and opportunities have I missed these last few days to take a break, a mini time out and pray when someone, anyone, one of you crosses my mind...??). I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God's Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. (then to the previous part about no doubt in mind that God will finish His work)
a few verses later: So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of : bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.
and that is my prayer for each of you today as He brings you to my mind with Joy:)
and I am feeling ready to get out there and praise Him on this day! woohooo for Jesus, for His Strength!!
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