In the wee hours of the morning, something caused me to wake (probably my one year old son tossing and turning, thank you teething). I am not sure why, but the word deterrent rushed into my mind. I thought I knew what that word meant, but I had never actually used the word before. So, I went back to sleep, thinking about what the purpose of this word coming to my mind meant. When I woke up that morning, I looked up the meaning of the word, discovering I actually knew what the word meant, just had never used it before.
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Romans 15:13
Having confident hope that our faithful God will overwhelm us with joy and peace, by the power of the Holy Spirit! Having confidence in our hope is faith. Friend, a hope and faith in knowing that our God has been faithful thus far! He has never failed us and He will not start today! He will not fail us because that is a promise that He has made over and over for us in His Word. How comforting it is, knowing that He is there for me, for us, always. (Even when we don't feel like it, He is always there waiting for us to come to Him!) • This morning when my mother-in-law and I attended a Women's Conference. A few unplanned events occurred (this tends to happen with littles, I know you Mamas' understand). After my son clung to arm and settled down from getting upset about being away from Mama, making sure my daughter's scrapes on her knee and elbow were not hospital worthy, I sadly allowed the enemy to take over and interrupt my closeness and connection I had with the Lord during worship. Once we got the kids back with us, I just had a really hard time listening to the message (obviously why they have child care :-D). My sweet mother-in-law was gracious enough to take the kids and go walk around in the back while I tried to scribble down some notes and verses from the message. • What I did learn though, after getting home and reading this verse, is that no matter what happened this morning, no matter how much of the message I actually heard, no matter how many Cheerios my son threw on the floor or how many times my daughter whined, God knew that I came there seeking Him. He knows I want to grow closer to Him and long to learn more. • In Eph. 6:12 it says: "He [the devil] may wrestle against you, fighting against your progress in Christ." With my goal of progression in Christ in mind this morning, the enemy was still lurking, waiting for any ounce of distraction to occur in order to try and consume my attention. I was very flustered and upset that I was not able to have my full attention on the message this morning. But, I confidently hoped that God would reveal to me His truth that I was seeking today; and He did! The Lord revealed to me that no matter what happens as distractions in our day, whether it be school, work, laundry, babies, dishes, relationships, whatever it may be... He wants us to know that He is going to fill our cup. Oh sweet friend, He will do all things we ask of Him, in prayer, if we only seek Him as He seeks us. Thank you, Jesus for loving us and providing us with such perfect truths to find comfort, joy and peace in! Thank you for loving us and caring for us so deeply. You are the God of Hope that gives so freely and graciously so that we may abound in that hope. Amen. |
Kalie LandChristian wife, mama, student, and homemaker inspired by Jesus and the simple things in life. Humbled by our gracious God. Aspiring to make a difference any way possible by trying to be the loyal Christian that God is molding me to be. Archives
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