Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ – THE Risen Savior! What a lovely September morning – and yes, I will say it again…”this is the day that the Lord has made, so we will rejoice and be glad in it!” I trust that you are making the most of these late summer days and the first of the “ber” days. Today I will be praying for you, asking Father to – bless you and keep you, to smile upon you, to look at you with acceptance, and to provide you with all that need to be at peace.
This morning I was reminded of how important it is to look after our inner self. I read these words – you must have a room or a certain hour of the day or so where you do not know what was in the morning paper or on social media…a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are, and what you might be…at first you may find nothing’s happening…but if you have a sacred place and use it, take advantage of it, something will happen – Joseph Campbell.
In Scripture we read: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands (from earthly striving), purify your hearts (from secret fears)…humble yourself before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:8, 10 NIV – [bracketed words added].
And I am drawn to a verse of a song…what a surprise:
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
I draw your attention to these words:
Your Lord never has questions, never is surprised, never is frustrated, never wonders, never is greeted with mystery, never wishes he could have, never looks back with regret, never is hoping, never is waiting, never feels helpless, has nothing he can’t figure out, and never finds himself at a loss.
No one can back God into a corner. He is never pressed to do something. There is no authority over him that he has to answer to. He does what he pleases, decides whatever he wants, and acts as he chooses.
In a world that appears so out of control, your confidence will never be found in figuring your life out, but in trusting the one who has it all figured out for his glory and your eternal good.
Just a little something to ponder…have you had your quiet time today?