Things are rather hectic in my neck of the woods lately.
So I've decided to *re-vamp* the look of "Bible Pick 'Ems"…make it a little "shorter and sweeter" for now…
If you recall, these were my original thoughts about "Pick 'ems":
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 overwhelmed and tired...) "Then the Spirit came into me and set me on my feet." (Ezekiel 3:24)
TUESDAY – (Problems, problems, problems...) "O our God, hear your servant's prayer! Listen as I plead…O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair…We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy. O Lord, hear…O Lord, listen and act! For your own sake, do not delay…" (Daniel 9:17-19)
WEDNESDAY – (Feeling alone...are You there, God?) "But I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. Then at last they will recognize that I am the one who speaks to them." (Isaiah 52:6)
THURSDAY – (After living in my home for 28 years, I'm really panicky and sad to leave...) "The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." (Lamentations 3:19-23)
FRIDAY – (Wondering if I'm really doing the right thing...) "Then I heard the LORD asking, 'Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?' I said, 'Here I am. Send me.' And he said, 'Yes, go…'" (Isaiah 6:8-9)
SATURDAY – (In spite of all that's going on, and all the things I'm feeling, I know God is near...) "I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises…let all who are helpless take heart…I prayed to the LORD and he answered me. He freed me from all of my fears…In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all of my troubles. For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him."
(Psalm 34:1-2, 4, 6-7)
Well…ahem…I think God was speaking directly to my heart about moving. The emotions I have felt this week have been complex and difficult.
But through it all, I keep praying, and God keeps answering me.
His Word speaks...
I do well to listen.
What has God said to YOU this week?
"When in doubt, search God out!"
How reassuring it is to see how God is keeping a dialogue with you through his word, making himself present and providing through scripture the words for prayer to him in the midst of your day to day challenges. Thank you for keeping real!!!
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