Day 5:
You have to have FAITH! I know its hard for me to admit this, but I am sure other people struggle with it too. Some days I have tons of faith, when others I don't.
This morning is a great example of how God cares for me. The day was supposed to start early for me, by waking up at 8:30am, but God is grateful. My mom texted me early this morning and moved back getting together till 11:30am. I was able to sleep in longer and take my time waking up, which I enjoy thoroughly.
But this isn't just a post about faith, its about missing the signs when God is trying to speak to you. I did it. Let me tell you when I finally realized what was going on, God was no longer whispering. The world is a busy place and loud. Boy, do I love how God sends signs to us. On Sunday, a bald eagle was spotted flying over in Dewitt. How cool is that? I love eagles! Partly for the reason that my favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31. Also God speaks through people you are close to. I also didn't understand what He was telling me until later. But why does it take so long to grasp? I wonder if its just me or if other people have a hard time realizing that God is making attempts to speak to you. One of the last signs was just an overall realization of the past signs, just like that "Aha moment."
I know I have used the word, amazed a lot, but how well can you best describe the works of God than the word, amazed?
I have noticed that mornings continue to be a tough hill to climb. I have no motivation to get up, and it doesn't matter what is on the agenda for the day. The "meat" of the day is actually the only part of the day which I thoroughly enjoy because no real motivation is required. Of course, I give God all the praises, because He has blessed me with great friends and sometimes awesome distractions (ones that I welcome). The nights are also sometimes troubling. I am alone physically, but spiritually I know I am not. However I forget sometimes that Jesus is with me all the time.
Today, I got to spend the day with my mom. Not that I am envious, but am inspired to be like her. She wakes up every morning and spends time doing her devotions, and praying. I would like to be that motivated to wake up and be praising God and then end the day the same way. I don't want it to be a chore. I want to have that fire back.
Points to learn: Look for the opportunities that God gives you to learn and be gracious for every blessing.
Lord,
I praise you for this day. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to spend time with my mom. It has been long over due. I praise you for everything today, all the blessings you have bestowed upon me. Thank you for showing me many reasons to be grateful for your provisions, including a roof over my head and food to put on my table. Thank you so much. I love you always and you will be forever in my heart. I pray for those who have come to me with prayer requests. I pray for healing for those in need. I pray all of these things in your name.
Amen.
One of my favourite sermons from my pastor back in Michigan was on the topic of listening to God. He preached the sermon, but the point that finally drove it home was when he stopped talking. He asked us what we heard. In the back of the room was a clock ticking away. It was there the whole time, ticking. But it wasn't until we stopped and tried to listen that we actually heard it. He said that thats what it is like with God. He is always there, talking to us, but that we get so caught up in everything else around us we don't hear it or ignore it. That sermon was done almost 10 years ago and I still remember it because it hit so close to home. I try to remember that sometimes. Also the saying that if you don't feel close to God, you know who moved. Because He is always there.
ReplyDeleteEven youths grow tired and weary 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 grow faint.
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 40:30, 31