Sunday, May 22, 2011
"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him." ~Psalm 37:7
Rest in the Lord today.
Today my family is fed, dry, warm, safe.
Today we are healthy, we have jobs.
Today my children are faithful to their Lord,
and they want a relationship with me.
Today we have a house.
Today is a good day.
Today, I will rest in the Lord.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Jesus Take the Wheel
Speaking of letting go and letting God control our lives. . .
The country song Jesus Take the Wheel has it exactly right, I think.
But, it's scary to think of letting go of the steering wheel of my car while I'm driving down the freeway!!
He IS a better driver though. And HE knows where I'm supposed to go. AND he knows what obstacles are ahead which I cannot see. He keeps the gas tank full, air in the tires and oil in the . . .oil thing . . .
Ok. Jesus, take the wheel. I'm ready.
The country song Jesus Take the Wheel has it exactly right, I think.
But, it's scary to think of letting go of the steering wheel of my car while I'm driving down the freeway!!
Yikes!
He IS a better driver though. And HE knows where I'm supposed to go. AND he knows what obstacles are ahead which I cannot see. He keeps the gas tank full, air in the tires and oil in the . . .oil thing . . .
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Our Heavenly Father . . .
The other day a regular customer of mine said, "My church went through a spell, well, I guess ALL churches probably did, of not saying 'our heavenly FATHER.'"
The question that has been rolling around in my mind since is: How could anyone have a relationship with their father without being able to address Him as such!?
Saying or hearing the words dear heavenly Father is such a comfort to me! I know I am connecting with the one who knows, loves and cares for me. He has clearly revealed HIMSELF as Father.
Posting this on Mother's Day is partly coincidence, partly by design.
I'm thankful for my mother and for being a mother and for all of the mother's who have helped make this a better world simply by doing what God designed them to do. It is a part of our heavenly Father's beautiful plan. But blaspheming against God by being "gender neutral" does not glorify mothers!
She paused. I didn't get it.
She explained, "You know, heavenly FATHER," thinking that the added emphasis on father would help. It didn't.
She then explained that this was to be politically correct in not offending women.Oh.
I had heard of this, but never actually talked to someone who practiced it. (And, no, my church didn't go throught that . . . . . . . spell.)
The question that has been rolling around in my mind since is: How could anyone have a relationship with their father without being able to address Him as such!?
Saying or hearing the words dear heavenly Father is such a comfort to me! I know I am connecting with the one who knows, loves and cares for me. He has clearly revealed HIMSELF as Father.
What makes anyone think they have the power to NEUTER GOD?!
Posting this on Mother's Day is partly coincidence, partly by design.
I'm thankful for my mother and for being a mother and for all of the mother's who have helped make this a better world simply by doing what God designed them to do. It is a part of our heavenly Father's beautiful plan. But blaspheming against God by being "gender neutral" does not glorify mothers!
The God of heaven and earth is our heavenly Father.
And I am so thankful.
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