Reveal why we are here!
by leighgray | February 1, 2012 12:33 pm
Lord Jesus, I love you so and am really tired this morning. It seems that we never just have a day to sit and do nothing. Sometimes it is ok with me, but sometimes I just want to sit. 4 kids and all their activities is a lot. I love it 99% of the time, but lately it has been getting a bit much!!
Clay and I even after 5 years of living in this area have relentlessly asked God the purpose of us moving here. My word, the blessings we have received from this huge step of obedience have been overwhelming at times. Jesus, you have been so good to us!! Thank you!!
There have been hard times as well, but that possibly makes the blessing so much more glorious!! And if I am really honest, the hard times are from me looking back to what we had or what we might have now – Christian education, convenience, beautiful youth group, rocking church with out of this world worship, Target, and such!
So, for some reason, Clay and I are asking once again because we know our time has not come to an end, but is just now beginning it seems, why do you have us here? What is it that You want to do with us? I dont believe in just going through life reaping – I want to give back and be used!!
Gen. 28 spoke so loudly yesterday morning so I went back to it again today to see if I was making more of it than was there. Too often, to a fault, I look at scripture as a way God uses to change my behavior. I see it as a way of correcting me. And the scripture is for that purpose. But today, I feel like through this word the Lord is showing me the future. I believe the Lord is trying to impart some encouragement and direction. I feel like the Lord is speaking a specific word to our family.
Gen. 28:15 “I am with you and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land (I believe he has already done that part). I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you. (I know for our modern day Christ risen, Holy Spirit sent to stay with us, He will never leave – Yeah!!!!)
Verses 20-22 I feel the Lord speaking a word over us and just reminding us that no matter what this all looks like He is there and will provide!!!
Thank you Jesus! Serving you is an incredible privilege!! Thank you for your Word and Your encouragment!! Thank you for your peace and direction. I want to abide so closely in You, but never get stagnant and stale. I know you have a plan and I am excited to see it unfold. May I be patient to see it to fruition! May I be patient as you speak to Clay. May I be a supporter and not a rusher!!! Jesus, protect me from me!! Lord, do your thing and may I not get in the way! May your glory prevail and you receive all glory from all endeavors!! Shine Jesus shine. Pour Your favor on us, please!
Ps. 18:29 “With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Love that!!
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