Last night I wrote a blog and found a video clip online using my phone that I wanted to post with it. I knew I was going to be very busy this morning and wouldn't have much time to work on the blog, so I was happy that I could get it done early. I planned to post it quickly when I got to church this morning before Bible study.
Well, when I got here (running late of course) I couldn't find the video online anymore. I searched and searched, but it wasn't anywhere. So much for having it done early. I figured I could try again after the study was over and then post it. Well, I have it on my phone, but CAN NOT find it again on my computer. I was getting so frustrated that I started to get cranky. Real cranky.
Then I started thinking about King David. He had a good idea and even prepared for it, but was never able to see it to completion. What was it? The temple of God. 1 Chronicles 28-29 show how he had prepared for it a good part of his life, but never saw any of it built.
There are many different reasons that our plans go astray. The point is not to let it consume and/or frustrate us to no end. We are to say, "If the Lord wills..." it will happen. (James 4:15) Let's not let our plans get in the way of our goals. I almost didn't post anything today because I couldn't get up here just what I had planned and wanted. Let's strive to do what we can and then let God work out the details. I hope to be able to share it with you later. I really liked it. Guess it just wasn't the right time.
Ironically the title of the video was, "I Am So Happy"!
Funny God, funny....
Showing posts with label Bible-1 Chronicles 29. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bible-1 Chronicles 29. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Being Still
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the Word of God? There are days where I deeply desire to study God's Word, and yet I just don't know where to begin. I think we all have seasons where we just can't think of what to say or do next. There are so many things to learn, and I so want to please the Lord and show my love for Him, that I begin to feel guilty for not spending all my free time in my Bible.
I have to remind myself that the Lord never makes you feel extreme guilt: That's a ploy of the Devil. But He does call us to meet with Him daily and get time with Him through the Bible. The Spirit within us urges us to come, but He will never lay a huge guilt trip. He allows us to make that decision on our own. I think knowing that causes me to be even more desperate not to displease Him and slack off.
However, there are days when I find myself becoming a bit frantic over the lack of quality time my mind is able to put forth. These are the days where the Lord has often put a peace in my spirit. I can almost hear Him say, “(a)Be still, Tiffany. (b)I know the plans I have for you, and don't worry, they are to prosper. (c)I know your heart, I've tested it and seen your joy in Me.”
Do you also need to just be still in His presence today?
a- Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (ASV)
b- Jeremiah 29:11, “'For I know the plans I have for you' – this is the Lord's deceleration – 'plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'”
c- 1 Chronicles 29:17, “I know, my God, that You test the heart and that You are pleased with uprightness. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.”
I have to remind myself that the Lord never makes you feel extreme guilt: That's a ploy of the Devil. But He does call us to meet with Him daily and get time with Him through the Bible. The Spirit within us urges us to come, but He will never lay a huge guilt trip. He allows us to make that decision on our own. I think knowing that causes me to be even more desperate not to displease Him and slack off.
However, there are days when I find myself becoming a bit frantic over the lack of quality time my mind is able to put forth. These are the days where the Lord has often put a peace in my spirit. I can almost hear Him say, “(a)Be still, Tiffany. (b)I know the plans I have for you, and don't worry, they are to prosper. (c)I know your heart, I've tested it and seen your joy in Me.”
Do you also need to just be still in His presence today?
a- Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (ASV)
b- Jeremiah 29:11, “'For I know the plans I have for you' – this is the Lord's deceleration – 'plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'”
c- 1 Chronicles 29:17, “I know, my God, that You test the heart and that You are pleased with uprightness. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.”
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