We are so preciously loved by God that we cannot even comprehend it. No created being can ever know how much and how sweetly and tenderly God loves them. It is only with the help of His grace that we are able to persevere in spiritual contemplation with endless wonder at His high, surpassing, immeasurable love which our Lord in His goodness has for us. (Julian of Norwich)
…I have learned the SECRET of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. (Philippians 4:12)
Most Christians can quote Philippians 4:13 with no problem, but few can quote what comes before it. In fact, I bet few know the circumstances in which Paul wrote it. Yes, Paul wrote the words… “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13).” But what does everything include?
Many times we go around saying this verse on a whim without truly appreciating all that it means. Even non-christians say it. They too want to believe there is strength in something greater than themselves. They’ve heard us use it, so now they use it too. That’s how popular this verse has become. But there is no power in words or in how many times you say them. The power comes in the Truth behind the words. The power comes through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)
What’s God doing in your life?
This is my favorite question to ask when I meet up with someone. I absolutely love celebrating what God is doing. How has He been faithful to you? Did He answer a prayer? Did He show up in an unexpected way in your life? Did He supply your needs in a new way? I would love to hear all about it.
God has done a lot in my life. I have watched Him be extremely faithful, answer some prayers, teach me to forgive again and again, help me to love in new ways, and so much more. He is quite amazing! In fact, this last month God has really been working on me regarding what my Eternal Resume looks like. That’s right! I remember back in 2011, prior to kids I was preparing for two reunions and I started to think, “What do I have to show for? What will I have to say when I’m asked those famous questions?” I was going down a never-ending road, but God caught me. He showed me that my Earthly Resume isn’t worth much. It will collect dust and fade away in time. But all the things I do for His glory and honor will last for eternity! All the things that can go on an Eternal Resume never fade away.
So here are a list of questions I’m asking myself almost daily, as I focus on what my Eternal Resume will look like for my Savior and King!
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)
Dear Father God,
I want to thank you for this new day. This new opportunity to serve you and know you. Thank you for refreshing my mercy bank every morning I wake up. I’m so blessed to be serving the Living God, who sent His Son to die for me.
Lord, thank you for my strong, god-fearing, and hard-working husband. His love truly amazes me. I’m blessed to be his wife and take this journey through life with him.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)
Another week has come and gone. I would like to take a look at our spiritual temperature by asking the one question I want you to become familiar with.
What is God doing in your life? When you reflect back on the week, what do you see? Have you seen God’s faithfulness in your life? Have you seen God use the verses you have applied to memory? Have you seen God show up in a specific way in your life? If so, I would love to hear about it. Please drop me a line and let me know what God has done in your life.