August 3, 2009

  • Struck

    Twice in one day, I was struck with the same reference to 2 Chronicles 16:9. I've been reading 2 different books and today, while reading both, this Bible verse came up and I knew that this is something for me to take seriously. Do you ever get those kinds of messages? The books are: HERO by Fred Stoeker and Jasen Stoeker, and Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper.  The verse: "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars."

    Is my heart truly committed to my LORD? Not like it should be. I want more and more to experience the kind of power He has shown through people who completely trust Him. I would love to know what it's like to have His strength shoot into me like a lightening bolt shoots through a pine tree in the forest, and to be struck by him on a regular basis. To be completely saturated with everything He is about. To be so into Him that I wouldn't even think about worldly goods and behaviors. To be so trusting that I wouldn't worry about how much pain hurts, or who's going to make sure my kids are doing the right thing.

    I am far from eloquent; my style is simple, but one thing I am definately struck with every single day is how God loves me. How He loves you! The excitement that bubbles up inside of me is something I want to spread around. Have you ever opened a jar of marshmallow creme and take the paper off and watch that yummy stuff pop right up and ooze out of the jar? Yep, that's me.

    So, God is watching.029

     

Comments (12)

  • I want to be like marshmellow creme too! Seriously...I too long for that "bolt" to be struck. To trust wholeheartedly. It's not easy as a matter of fact in this confusing world it's hard...yet it must be possible or He would not have said it is. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.

    Blessings for your Monday~Dawne

  • What a wonderful blog post!  Thank you for sharing this, as it's what I needed too.  May day goes so much better when I submit my whole being to HIM.  May you have wonderful blessings this week and thank you so much for your comments on my blog

  • WOW...this is amazing...thank you dear one....wow.

  • @DawneElla - Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart...there's the clincher! ALL your heart. ( :

  • @buana - Thanks, Jill! These reminders are good for all of us at some time or another. Every day I read the xanga posts, I see something I needed! ( :

  • @brokenbread - Hugs, dear Girl! ( :

  • I don't like jars of Marshmallow cream.  I always feel like I wasted money because it never comes out of the jar the way it should and it is extremely messy.

  • So meaningful! Oh that is my heart's desire also. Thank you for these thoughts! I loved the Marshmallow cream word picture!

  • my heart echoes your same desire ~ yes, to have lives so saturated by Him! I had the song "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" running through my mind while I read your words here... wonderful words too! Thanks so much for sharing. <3 love, a.

  • @threejoys - @Hutch5 - I'm glad you share that same desire! "Turn your eyes upon Jesus"...YES! Am I fully looking at HIM? Day by day, different things happen to distract me from His face and when that happens, I feel disconnected! Thankfully, His gaze is on us! Love, GAil

  • RYC: thank you. Hope your week this week brings you something personally enjoyable.

  • @jans_corner - Thank you, Jan! I will set out to seek something enjoyable! Love, GAil

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