Wow it's been a month of Sundays since my last blog. Well do not fear loyal readers, (all 5 of you). I have decided to drop in and give you an update on things in my life and how God rocks.
First of all, I thank God for who he is. I'm thankful for His promises, His love, His mercy, His patience, and for all the blessings He gives me day in and day out. I'm thankful for a great family, and great friends.
Not a lot has been going on this summer, besides just working. However, I have felt spiritually challenged lately. I have really been struggling lately with hearing from God. However, I do not blame God for not speaking to me, or for not trying to reach me. I guess it's been a couple of months now but I felt like I was being patient with God, but not really hearing either what I wanted to hear, or hearing what He wanted me to hear. Yes, it's confusing to me too. However, the blame starts and stops with me. You see, I did good by waiting to hear from God, but I wasn't really putting the effort I needed to find His answer. Sure I read some scriptures, or prayed, but my quiet time with Him wasn't a deep one. I was basically jumping off a cliff into sharp rocks and shallow water, hoping to get a quick answer. Without realizing it at first, I was taking advantage of God. I was expecting him to just take care of the problems, or answer the questions, or show me anything. I realized I wasn't being consistent with my time with Him.
How would you feel if someone said "I need you to solve all my problems," but when you had a problem or needed something they were nowhere to be found. I guess it really hit me tonight as I was reading some Scripture. It says in Psalms 37:7, "Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act." So it seems that I was doing the right thing by waiting...but look at the first part "in the presence"...How do you get into the presence of someone? For me it was a recommitment that I'm still trying to be consistent on. I want to search His words, feel His presence. That can't be done by just waiting...yes, being patient is great. But I need to do my part, not in a legalistic way, not by works, or by my effort. But by reading His WORD, spending time listening, and concentrating on His words to me and feeling His spirit. I admit I have a long way to go. But when I have taken the time, I feel His spirit, I feel refreshed, I feel his love, and I feel peace.
So what is it you are waiting on from God? Have you been doing your part? I encourage you to seek His word. All it takes is time, a Bible, and prayer. Again, I'm not perfect. As I always state, I walk as you walk...I have a lot of work to do. Hope this blog finds you well, and I hope the words encourage you to strengthen your walk with Christ.
God Bless.
