Tuesday, February 7, 2012

It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord speak to me with just the words I need to hear.  Yesterday was a rough day.  For some reason i woke up at 3am and was unable to get back to sleep.  Needless to say i was physically exhausted by the time the afternoon rolled around.  I was emotionally drained because the buyers I had hoped would put a contract in on our home chose the the house 2 doors down.  By the time evening rolled around I was ready to sink in my bed and forget the day.    I retreated to my bedroom at 8:15 and watched a little HGTV (probably not great to watch since i can't do anything to this house and i don't have a house in Miami to dream about doing anything to).   
I woke up this morning rested and ready to conquer the day.  wouldn't you know it- the Lord had something to tell me.  However,  the words that He gave me would not have resonated had i not been emotional and physically drained. The emotions and exhaustion i felt yesterday are still so fresh in my mind that the words pierced and hit  right where i needed them to renew me. 

I usually read my two year Bible and then I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.  WELL  today's devotional was Come to Me for Rest.    I litteraly weeped as I read through it.  the verses that it referenced were

Psalms 42:11
New International Version (©1984)
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Why are you discouraged, my soul? Why are you so restless? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise him. He is my savior and my God.

and

Romans 8:28
New International Version (©1984)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Amplified Bible (AMP)
28We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
God used the devotional writing itself spoke volumes to me.  these are the things that stood out to me.
  • "The journey has been too much for you , and you are bone-weary"  
  • "Remember the I can fit everything into a pattern for good , including the things that you wish were different."
  • "Start with where you are at this point in time and space, accepting that this is where i intend you to be."
  • "Let Me guide you through the many choices along your pathway."
  • "You are on the path of my choosing, so do not give up!"

So today I committed (as i will probably will have to do everyday) that i will not worry about the sale of the house (As i did yesterday-so much so that it exhausted me emotionally).  We are following Gods calling for our family and I will Hope in the Lord, for I will again praise Him for the help of His presence.  

Lord your will be done.  Thank you for knowing me so well and providing just the words i need to bring me comfort.

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