Commit and Trust

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and He will help you.

Psalm 37:5

Peaceful Streams

He lets me rest in green meadows.

He leads me beside peaceful streams.

                                                         

 Psalm 23:2

THERE IS MORE . . . .

And  may He so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and  Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.                    I Thessalonians 3:12

Do you remember the construction site I talked about in a previous 'Reflection' - you know the one, about God building YOU?  First came the bulldozers and then came the re-building. Then it was you showing up at the site to be a partner in the re-building.

As time  has gone by these past few weeks, I have enjoyed watching the building rise from the dirt.   I have been disappointed, however, in the 'results'.  Plain cinder block walls were raised with few, if any windows.  I wondered WHO designed THAT?  It was serviceable but not very pleasing to the eye.  I was reminded of our lives sometimes - everything is in place - home, job, family, duties….yet there is a lack of sparkle and beauty.

Then one day about two weeks ago, everything changed.  Isn't that like our lives sometimes, too?  There is sameness, responsibility, duty…….and then God sends change. 

Two weeks ago, I noticed that in the front of that sturdy gray block of a building, some steel beams were placed….there would be windows, doors, a pleasing view inside and out!  I envisioned BEAUTY!  Isn't that just how  God works in our lives, too?  We think our life is 'done' - we are living it day by day but without much sparkle…and then God steps in and says that He isn't finished yet.  There is MORE to come.  There is more BEAUTY to be added to us and our lives.  We don't quite know what it will all look like but by faith we KNOW it will be GOOD.

I don't know about you, but  I'm looking forward to seeing what that building will look like….and what my life will look like.   The Plan is drawn up, re-building is going on in each of our lives.  Let's not forget to show up at the site to be a willing participant!.

Heavenly Father, thank YOU that You are at work in our lives and You are SO creative and kind that we just KNOW it will be good.  Thank you, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

'Reflection of God's Glory' copyright 2012 by Dawn Ulmer   deu49097@yahoo.com

His Abundance

From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.                                                                            

John 1:16

The Lord Directs

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way.

                                                                                                          

Proverbs 20:24

Storm

He displays His power in the whirlwind and the storm.

                                                                                  

 Nahum 1:3

WHOSE VOICE?

When we are in the midst of trouble, sometimes our own voice, even a voice calling out to God for help, drowns out what He is trying to tell us.

Is your voice louder than God's voice right now?

For example:
You say: I'm so worried about everything…and everyone!
GOD says: Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let our requests be known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

You say: I'm afraid of losing my job, being downsized or being physically unable to work in the coming years.
GOD says: But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things (food, drink, clothing) will be yours as well. Matthew 6:33

You say: I'm petrified. Medical test show that something is terribly wrong.
GOD says: Do not be afraid. I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1-3

You say: I am so angry…how can I ever forgive…..
GOD says: Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times? No, Jesus replied, but seven times seven. Matthew 18:20-22

You say: I am so depressed, so sad.
GOD says: Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a watered garden, like an overflowing spring. Isaiah 58:10-11

You say: I don't know what to do next.
GOD says: If any of you lack wisdom, ask God who gives all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him. James 1:5

What are YOU saying right now? What is GOD saying?
He is speaking…are we listening?

'Reflections of God's Glory' copyright 2012 by Dawn Ulmer deu49097@yahoo.com

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