The phrase of " I Know"

Lately, I have been asked a lot of advice. Do I mind this? No I don't. I've also been asked to listen to many different circumstances. I don't mind this either, I am very good listener. But what has recently interested me is that the advice I am giving is repeated over and over. From person to person. People are asking me the same questions. Telling me the same stories. Needing  my advice on the same things. I am quite serious when I say that in the span of 2 weeks, the Lord laid on my heart Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." and multiple people came asking me advice on the economy or venting about jobs or lack there of, or unrest and unhappiness. I don't think I've given a verse so many times. Whew!. not that this is a bad verse, it happens to be one of my favorites. Not only was the Lord attributing this to others but also in my life. I love when He does that.  

I know it's tough in our world. Our economy in America is trashed, our government has major issues. And trust doesn't exist. Maybe, just maybe that's why God has this verse in His Word.  One of the greatest thing about God is He can be trusted with ANYTHING. Since I have been attending church, we always talk about taking on the circumstances of life. We aren't supposed to by the way, they just stress us out. Life is hard. It wasn't meant to be easy. Easy street does not exist. No matter how much money you have, no matter have many things, or how happy you try to be, it's never going to get easier. Unless you have Jesus Christ.  He says:

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 

This doesn't mean life won't be tough, the Bible promises trials and tribulation. Just because I have Jesus doesn't mean I get a perfect life here on earth. I still will struggle and have trial. But I have Jesus. My savior will Never leave me nor forsake me. Hebrews 13:5
 
Listening to people and their hardship is hard. I too have my own hardship. But what seems to be the most common phrase after I give my advice is, " I know." I know God has a plan... I know His way is perfect ... I already know that verse. Etc. Etc. The question is, if you truly KNOW it why aren't you believing it?  


There is a huge, ginormous difference knowing something and believing something. When the Word says Trust in the LORD, we are supposed to obey and trust. Trust is hard. I struggle everyday with it. But the Lord is sovereign. He has a plan. My life has been spinning out of control and yet God already knew the outcome.  I am tired of hearing, I know I know I know. If we have any comfort in this world, it's found in Jesus. Did you know worrying is a sin? Oh man I commit this sin a lot. But the Lord calls me on it. The other day loading my dishwasher I was worrying something in my mind. The Lord told me, " I am here, worrying accomplishes nothing." Philippians 4: 6:7 says


"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." 


My new advice  for people and for myself is this, open the Word of God. You know HIS Words. The Bible. Read what He has to say for your life. Read what He wants You to. And Trust it. The last time I checked Jesus Christ was on the throne!!!!!!! It doesn't matter, what the government is cutting today, or who is in office, or how much you hate your job. Find the joy in what you have today, trust God for tomorrow. " Seek ye first the kingdom of God and it's righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Satan wants you to be afraid. He wants you to look at the worlds unrest and go oh no, what are we going to do. He wants that fear. Do you really want to oblige him? Do you really want to give into your sinful self and shun God for fear? I don't. God is in control... Nothing surprises Him. 

"Jesus Jesus Jesus, how I thank you Lord. For showing me how wrong worry is. For how important you Word is to our lives. God you are holy. You are coming soon Father. Help your peace that reigns in my heart shine for other people to see Your Glory God. Thank you Father, for hearing my inner most thoughts and calling me on them. Thank you God for being ahead of my fears and failures. My worries and anxiety. Help me overcome my need to worry. Help me believe what the Bible says and leave it in your hands. For your hands are perfect Jesus. I love you Lord. Strengthen me to fight to battle of tomorrow, even if the battle is only in my head. "

In your precious name, Amen



 

Cure for Writer's block

Writer's block is no joke. When we turned our internet back on after our little hiatus , I was so very excited to FINALLY get back on my blog and type about everything God was and is doing in my life. I'd sit down, have my cup of tea next to me and go, " OK, I'm ready." ... ... ... Nothing ... ... ... No, nothing is the wrong word. There was too much. SO much to just start typing.  I had no where to start and didn't know how to decipher what I should put down. Being overwhelmed by an awesome God :) 

I decided that whatever God wanted me to truly write would eventually pop up and I would go with it.   So I've been waiting, thinking of things on my own. Nothing sounded worth the effort to type up.  " The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplished nothing." John 6: 63
Until tonight. A subject that I so readily talk about because it's so vital. So pure and unblemished. Because it comes from the mouth of innocence.  " Faith Like A Child." 

This is my motivation. This is my muse. This is what tugs at me. I have a beautiful , defiant, energetic, trying to figure out his place right now four year old. Who pulls at my patience every day. This little boy, excuse me, " BIG" boy, speaks what comes to his mind. Speaks what is on his heart. Some of the greatest conversations I have, are with him. At dinner, discussing people who do not know the Lord, who hate God. How we need to pray for those lost people. Astounding! At least this astounds me. You see this child, has an  awe and love and wonder for the Lord. His faith feeds my spirit.  Before bed tonight, my Logan carried on this conversation with me. " Mom, Jesus is the best! He's our hero." Me- "Yes babe, He is." Logan- " He is the light of everything Mom." 

"Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12

In Matthew 19 verses 13-15 discusses this very phenomena.  I am paraphrasing here but the parent's of the children wanted Jesus to lay hands on them and pray for them. The disciples didn't like that idea and scolded. Only to be reprimanded by our Savior and say , " 

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 14 NKJV

" Of such is the kingdom of heaven."  NLT states it like this , 

"  But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”

Heaven belongs to those who are like children. Matthew 18: 2-3 states that " Unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven."  

Obviously, this subject holds some massive wisdom and weight in the Bible. As adults, we unfortunately lose that Awe. That simple, I believe without another thought attitude. Doubt enters in. I think it's time we look at our children,  so adoring of our Savior and learn to be child like. 

Father, How I have doubted, forgive my doubts. Forgive my adultness. Father transform my heart to that of a child. So in love and reverent of you Lord. Of your glory and majesty. I love you Lord. Thank you for transforming me so far, and continuing to hold me up as you work mightly in me! 


Amen

 

I'm Back!!!!

Whew! After a few months completely off of the internet at home, I am happy to say I am back! And ready for the Holy Spirit to take hold and guide my blog once again. :)