God Finishes His Work

 

God Finishes His Work
"The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me"   (Psalm 138:8). 

"He who has begun will carry on the work which is being wrought within my soul. The LORD is concerned about everything that concerns me. All that is now good, but not perfect, the LORD will watch over, preserve, and carry out to completion. This is a great comfort. I could not perfect the work of grace myself. Of that I am quite sure, for I fail every day and have only held on so long as I have because the LORD has helped me. If the LORD were to leave me, all my past experience would go for nothing, and I should perish from the way. But the LORD will continue to bless me. He will perfect my faith, my love, my character, my lifework. He will do this because He has begun a work in me. He gave me the concern I feel, and, in a measure, He has fulfilled my gracious aspirations, He never leaves a work unfinished; this would not be for His glory, nor would it be like Him. He knows how to accomplish His gracious design, and though my own evil nature and the world and the devil all conspire to hinder Him, I do not doubt His promise. He will perfect that which concerneth me, and I will praise Him forever. LORD, let Thy gracious work make some advance this day!"

When You're Smiling....

Today is a good day for me!  The sun is trying to peek thru the clouds.  I have a job I love.  I have friends who I am blessed with and on top of all that.....I have an amazing family!!!  As I have said before, the past couple of months have been hard ones.  There are days when I realize I really cant complain.  My mom used to sing a song, "When your smiling.....When your smiling.....the whole world smiles with you!"  

 

It is great having days that make you smile, however when I read the verses of Psalm 56 it reminded me that other people may not be feeling the same way as I am.  While it is great to share my smiles and happiness with everyone around me, it is important for me to remember that others are going thru different circumstances than me.  It is not difficult for me to to think back and remember that I have days when I did not feel that the world was smiling with me and I can quickly recall the feelings and expressions that came with that time.  Today is a great day for me.....so what a great chance for me to take the time to help someone else who may be struggling. I have been struggling lately and my family has come to my rescue on more than one occasion.  I have never been more grateful for my family than I have been the past couple of days. Thank you to all my family (and you know who you are) for reaching out to me and my family!  I am humbled by it and grateful for it. 

Dear Lord, Help me to remember to never assume someone is feeling the same way I am.  Help me to have YOUR heart and care for those who are struggling.  AMEN!

 

Smiling is Infectious........

Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin,
When he smiled I realized, I’d passed it on to him .
I thought about that smile, then I realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine, could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected, Let’s start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!
Everyone needs a smile!!!
God gave us the ability … Let’s share it!

Just a quick reminder.......

The past several months have been hard ones at our house.  I have been searching and praying to God for instruction and wisdom for what has been done, and what lies ahead of us.  Last night, I picked up my Bible to read my devotions, and I was sooo tired that I did not think to ask God to give me instruction or encouragement from His words.  I basically wanted to read it and put it down so that I could go to sleep.  But, I got a big surprise!  God did talk to me and I went to bed thinking about what I had read. 

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations."  Jeremiah 1:5

What was I reminded of?  That God sees the end from the beginning.  He already has a plan for me.......and for you.  He has already got the whole thing worked out.  Before Jeremiah was ever born, GOd had a plan for his life already worked out.  That same truth applies to me and you.  It is great to know I do not have to figure this whole thing out.  Sometimes we see thru a glass darkly.  But you know what?  God sees everything perfectly. 

Did you know you were chosen before God laid the foundation for this world?  That was a long time ago.  God knew you and me before we ever existed.He knew you before the world was here.  You were chosen.  You were not an accident.  GOD KNEW YOU!

Soo, once again I am reminded that I am not an accident and God has the best plans for my life mapped out for me and my family..............and for you and your family.  God desires to help me.  God is in the business of helping people, and He wants me and you to rely on HIm to help and carry us through each day and each decision we make. 

God has my life mapped out.  So, even tho I feel as tho I am struggling some days to keep my head above water, God is standing there holding my hand and guiding me.  I am soo glad God knows whats going on.  Now, I need to learn the patience I need to wait on the Lord for answers.  Until then, THANK YOU LORD for knowing me and for already having everything worked out.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!  :)