Tuesday, February 06, 2007
God Has A Present For Each of Us!
Remember, each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. ~ Ruth Ann Schabacker
Scripture: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shate and with swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3
I know that there are many people in the world today who dread the dawning of a new day. The reasons for this anxiety are as varied as the people themselves. For example, there are probably many who work for Daimler-Chrysler who are apprehensive because they don’t know how much longer they might have a job.
For much of 2006, I felt the same kind of dread. I was out of work for over seven months and couldn’t seem to find a job. Every aspect of my life changed. I had to move, my car was reposed and I was failing in school because of all of the pressure I was under. Even my ability to write, something that I loved and that came naturally to me, fell prey to my anxieties.
Then one day I realized, that even in the midst of my storms, I was still being blessed. I hadn’t missed a meal; as a matter of fact I ate better while I was off then did when I was working everyday. My relationship with my sister who I was living with got better and I even had time to sit back and smell the flowers that I had neglected for so many years.
It wasn’t until I stopped and realized that even in the midst of my valley, God was still with me and blessing me. He was helping me to see the things in life that held the greatest importance. It wasn’t money or success, but rather the love and family that was growing in the midst of what I thought were only weeds.
It wasn’t until I stopped dreading the disappointments that I saw with the dawning of each day and started celebrating and anticipating my victories that I could finally be at peace with where I was in my life.
I was and still am, Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father, when trouble comes my way, help me to learn to trust in You. Lord, sometimes we forget that You are our ever present help in the time of trouble. Thank You Lord, for being there when we need You. Lord, when we begin to falter and start to worry about our problems, help us to remember to be still and pray. When the problems of life seem to overwhelm us, help us to remember You are right there with us. God help us to realize that weeping may endure for a night, and that sometimes it is necessary for trouble to assail us so that we can see You power and Your glory, manifested in our lives. Lord, We ask for strength today. The strength to stand and fight the good fight of faith yet another day. Lord, grant us peace today. Your peace that passes all understanding. Lord, fill our hearts with Your love. Your love that is not our selfish definition, but the love of Christ Jesus, that strengthens us. Now Lord, we come together on one accord to pray for one another. For no matter how heavy our cross seems, we recognize that we are blessed beyond our own imaginations. Bless our brothers and sisters in Christ. Bless our loved ones who have not come to know You yet. But most of all, we Bless Your holy name. In Christ Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Scripture: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shate and with swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3
I know that there are many people in the world today who dread the dawning of a new day. The reasons for this anxiety are as varied as the people themselves. For example, there are probably many who work for Daimler-Chrysler who are apprehensive because they don’t know how much longer they might have a job.
For much of 2006, I felt the same kind of dread. I was out of work for over seven months and couldn’t seem to find a job. Every aspect of my life changed. I had to move, my car was reposed and I was failing in school because of all of the pressure I was under. Even my ability to write, something that I loved and that came naturally to me, fell prey to my anxieties.
Then one day I realized, that even in the midst of my storms, I was still being blessed. I hadn’t missed a meal; as a matter of fact I ate better while I was off then did when I was working everyday. My relationship with my sister who I was living with got better and I even had time to sit back and smell the flowers that I had neglected for so many years.
It wasn’t until I stopped and realized that even in the midst of my valley, God was still with me and blessing me. He was helping me to see the things in life that held the greatest importance. It wasn’t money or success, but rather the love and family that was growing in the midst of what I thought were only weeds.
It wasn’t until I stopped dreading the disappointments that I saw with the dawning of each day and started celebrating and anticipating my victories that I could finally be at peace with where I was in my life.
I was and still am, Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father, when trouble comes my way, help me to learn to trust in You. Lord, sometimes we forget that You are our ever present help in the time of trouble. Thank You Lord, for being there when we need You. Lord, when we begin to falter and start to worry about our problems, help us to remember to be still and pray. When the problems of life seem to overwhelm us, help us to remember You are right there with us. God help us to realize that weeping may endure for a night, and that sometimes it is necessary for trouble to assail us so that we can see You power and Your glory, manifested in our lives. Lord, We ask for strength today. The strength to stand and fight the good fight of faith yet another day. Lord, grant us peace today. Your peace that passes all understanding. Lord, fill our hearts with Your love. Your love that is not our selfish definition, but the love of Christ Jesus, that strengthens us. Now Lord, we come together on one accord to pray for one another. For no matter how heavy our cross seems, we recognize that we are blessed beyond our own imaginations. Bless our brothers and sisters in Christ. Bless our loved ones who have not come to know You yet. But most of all, we Bless Your holy name. In Christ Jesus, we pray. Amen.
