Hebrews 13:5b
"Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you."
Over the weekend, I attended the youth worship concert called Ignition in our church. I sat away in the balcony for the first time as I was feeling a bit out of sorts [see below]. I was able to look at my teenage son as he worshipped. It was so great to see him 'jumping' to the rock beat of worship music. What really warmed my heart was seeing him raising his hands in worship. Oh Father, he is getting it! Please give him a heart of worship as he grasps Who You are. Let Your Spirit engage his heart as never before. That was my spontaneous prayer as I watched him. This morning, on our way to school after I finished praying out aloud for my two sons as I usually do, I switched on the radio which was set to the Christian station from when I last used it. Immediately, I prepared to switch it to EZ Rock for my son, but he caught some music and said, "Mom, leave it there..there's music." Praise songs! Wow, music to my ears. How is that for answered prayers! Thank You, Lord.
Out of sorts:
Yep, I've realized something recently. I have not had the desperation that has prompted my devotion to God in past months. God has answered my prayer and has been carrying me through and I have learned to rest. I have also seen how easy it is to forget to come to Him for manna when I don't feel the desperate hunger pangs. It is in the routine that the test of my relationship comes. I have neglected Him as I had some unexpected projects offered to me and my routine was broken. I've felt disoriented and out-of-sorts. Now that I know what I have missed, I'm going back. "God, oh to never have that feeling that Your Presence is not with me. Help me to practice Your Presence daily as the fact is that You said You will never leave me nor forsake me."
Oh, I don't ever want to go back to my mediocre dry existence of surviving each day. I want to thrive each day for Him. Our church is doing Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself-Fruit of the Spirit in April and I am looking forward. In the meantime, I shall do my regular reading plus some extra reflection for Lent and see God in the routine.
I would always appreciate your prayer should you feel led to pray for me as I continue to seek Him to continue revealing His Purpose for me.
Father, for those of us who are feeling 'dry' right now, please drench us with Your Spirit. Speak Your Word into our hearts. For those of us with children, please engage their hearts and bring them to a continuing saving knowledge of Your grace. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.
6 comments:
Thank you so much for your sweet prayer! I can't tell you how much it meant to me! May God Bless you sweet Sita! Thank you for caring! Emmy : )
"...how easy it is to forget to come to Him for manna when I don't feel the desperate hunger pangs"....
I too have done that...getting comfortable and realizing afterwards that you didn't seek Jesus quite as intense as you used to... I prayed just this morning that God would give me such a hunger to know Him more and His Word.....
And yes, Praise God, that He never leaves us nor forsakes us!
~Blessings
Sita~
Thanks for sharing your heart with us. You're beautiful.
Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself was the 1st study of hers that I completed. One day when I wanted to get serious about God's presence in my life I looked at the studies I had already. A Heart Like His-study of David, Living Beyond Yourself and Believing God. In all of the studies, the furthest I made it was 2 weeks before falling off the "I want to live for Jesus" wagon. 2 weeks Sita. Was there a pattern there or what? It was so bizarre. So, I decided to dive in & do Living Beyond Yourself. OH MY!!! Life changing. I'll be praying as you begin this study in April my friend. Did I mention it changed my life? ;)
Love ya,
Lelia
Sita,
You will love "Living Beyond Yourself." That study and "John the Beloved Disciple" are my personal favorites.
I think it's neat that your church is doing it and that it's not only women.
My husband loves Beth Moore too. We watch Wednesdays with Beth every single Wed. after church.
God bless you today!
Love,
Valerie
Val, Emmy, Lelia and Beth,
Thank you for stopping by.
Emmy, it is my duty to uphold you and Chas as part of His Body. My heart is tied to yours by His blood.
Wow, all your comments about the study makes me see this as yet another divine appointment. Thank you.
Love, Sita
"I have also seen how easy it is to forget to come to Him for manna when I don't feel the desperate hunger pangs." - Oh how true this is for all of us. Sometimes we are just as bad as the grumbling Israelites. I will pray for you Sita as you find the path God has set before you. What an exciting place to be. Thanks for your sweet words. They mean so much. And I am honored to be on your blog roll. Thank you. I'll be back!
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