Verse 15 – Christ has compassion for our weaknesses.
Verse 16 – Because of that compassion, I can go boldly before the throne of grace. This is wonderful truth!
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Make God Your Everything
The tagline for my blog is “Make God Your Everything.” This thought has been rolling around my head for the last few years. I am learning that God should not only be at the center of my life, but my entire life. Nothing is worthwhile without Him.
Unfortunately, my selfish personality wants my life to be all about me. I am thankful God gives reminders that He is worthy of my loyalty. His love patiently brings me back to the place I need to be.
He must increase; I must disappear. (John 3:30)
Picture: Matanuska Glacier, Alaska (2005)
Sleeping Lady – again
If you have read my blog and looked at the pictures, you may have noticed how much I enjoy Susitna (Sleeping Lady) in Anchorage, AK. I have been going down memory lane by looking at pictures from my two trips to Alaska so I wanted to post another Sleeping Lady picture.
This photo isn’t as clear and distinct as some. This was taken on my first trip in 2005 with the last film camera I had. (This was also right before sunset and there was some haze in front of Sleeping Lady.) Those were special memories that I wanted to share.
May God give you His rest tonight.
Prayer
Close to God
Proverbs 4:23
Holding On or Letting Go
Holding On: Many times we find ourselves holding on to what we want. Our dreams, hopes, aspirations.
Letting Go: Sometimes God gives us what we desire, but sometimes He has other plans for us. I have prayed that God would replace my desires with His (Psalm 37:4).
Sometimes I struggle telling the difference between what I should hold on to and what I should let go of. Is this what God is giving me? Is this what He wants? During those times I hold on tight to the promises of God. Pleading in prayer.
A Lesson from Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are notorious for not getting along. When one is at a feeder he usually will fight off any other that comes near. This picture was taken at a restaurant in Colorado. They had some hummingbird feeders along the front of the building. There were several times when more than one hummingbird was at a single feeder. How did these hummingbirds get along? I have no idea, but it makes for a great picture and a good lesson.
We should work on sharing the blessings we are given.
Sand
My finite human mind is like a single grain of sand compared to all of the sand in the beaches and deserts of the world. I’m glad that God is still interested in me.
(Picture is the beach in Homer, AK)
To my single friends (married friends – please read this too)
I have concern for my single friends. Singleness can be challenging. We can be lonely. We can have God given desires for marriage and a family. However, to act on those desires without allowing God to guide our hearts is a disaster in the making.
First, our hearts are not a good guide. Jeremiah 17:9 (AMP) tells us, “The heart is deceitful above all things and it is extremely sick; Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives?”. We are all born with a sin nature. Without God, we cannot make good choices. We need to pray that God would lead us.
Second, the world keeps telling us that we can do whatever we want. The problem is that the world does not care about the consequences. A friend of mine tells her children that there are natural consequences to our wrong choices. So true. Those consequences can seem minor at first, but defying God is never in our best interest. Galatians 6:7 (AMP) says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked [He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside]; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.” Whenever we set aside what God tells us, that is no better than mocking God.
The best part – God’s way is best and brings great joy. Waiting is hard. Very hard. Especially when we see others around us enjoying what we want. However, waiting for God’s timing – His person for us – is always (yes, I said always), the best choice. I have heard of married people regretting jumping into marriage without Christ as their guide. I have not heard of singles who regretting waiting. I have heard stories of married people who did wait through the difficulties of their singleness – and rejoiced through married life because of it. Psalm 25:3 (AMP) “Indeed, none of those who [expectantly] wait for You will be ashamed; Those who turn away from what is right and deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed (humiliated, embarrassed).” Psalm 27:14 (AMP) “Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.”
Waiting is worth the effort. You are worth waiting for. God’s way brings the most joy. Please wait for God’s best for you.
Married friends – please be aware of the singles. They can feel set aside. I know – sometimes it is our fault. But if you can help someone from the slippery slope of bad relationship choices – you will also know great joy.
Pleading in Prayer 