Thursday, May 13, 2010

nearer my God to thee

Being cast upon God is amazing. Lately, I've needed Him moment by moment. And He has met me with a smile, a thought, or a friend each time I've really needed Him. When I was feeling overcome by despair, and feared Satan's taunts that I really am alone and forgotten, He gave me the physical peace to match what I knew intellectually. He doesn't want me to wallow in self-pity. How could I? He has blessed me above all that I could ask or think - except for this trial, which I'm certain is a blessing in disguise. I want to be like Joseph and say, "God meant it for good." Oh, I'm not saying I'm contented to remain in this trial for one second longer than He has measured - but since this is where I am, I'm so glad to be in a place where I literally run to my Bible to see what He has to say to me next. I feel the same anticipation as when I check my email - "any messages from God?" He also surprises me with encouragement when I'm not expecting Him at all. Tonight we went to "String Night," a giant orchestra performance by violin and cello students from all over Halifax. Marcella is in first year violin. It was spectacular! About half-way through the evening, one of the pieces played was "Nearer My God to Thee." Remember, this is music taught through the school system. That piece was not played by mere co-incidence. God had them play it just for me. He is just that amazing!

nearer my God to thee
nearer to thee
even though it be a cross
that raiseth me
yet in my dreams i be
nearer my God to thee
nearer my God to thee
nearer to thee

Monday, May 10, 2010

casting out fear and doubt

Yet I am confident that I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
Psalm 27:13, 14

And so, LORD, where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in You.
Psalm 39:7

Sunday, May 2, 2010

crazy life

at lunch today, Laurie took a bite of her chicken. It was really hot. She said, "That is soooo hot. I could roast marshmallows with my breath!"

at supper tonight, she was telling us about her two legs..."this leg bleeds, but this one just gets hurt and stuff."

I think God gave me all of my blessings in people. Could there be any nuttier kids? Or a lovlier husband? Oh, I wouldn't trade any of my blessings for anything! We had a discussion at work a few weeks ago about winning the lottery. Two of my co-workers were discussing the saying, "you can't buy happiness." They were saying that with $30 million, you could - you could even buy love with that much. It made me think of all of the things in my life I wouldn't trade for 30 million dollars. I pray that God will give you, reader, the desires of your heart - not what your heart desires, but that He will give you desires that will give you true happiness. That's what I pray for.

"Then, God's fire upon the altar
of my heart was set aflame.
I will never cease to praise Him.
Glory, glory to His Name!"