I was reading in 1 Kings today, when David is about to die and one of his sons (Adonijah) is trying to proclaim himself as the new king. He went so far as to have a big party for himself (his first mistake, and one of many).
Finally, Bathsheba goes to the King on his death bed and says...(I'm paraphrasing)" Sir, did you or did you not say that Solomon was to be king after you?". Then the prophet enters the room and tells David about what his other son is doing. Immediately, King David told the prophets to anoint Solomon and sit him on the throne. Long story short, Solomon's dynasty was considered much greater than David's.
Don't you know that in that moment (which could have been days) Solomon thought that he was done for? Everyone around him was proclaiming Adonijah to be king. He must have felt that God had forsaken him...or worse, that he had been replaced before he had the chance to participate. In the end God proved that men don't control your destiny. He does.
It has been evident in my life that I have a fear of men. Not what they can do to me...but what they'll refuse to do for me. I believed that I had to please all to see God's plan for my life revealed, as if they were in control. In reality, God just wants me to 'show up and do as I am told'.
My prayer: God, thank you that you are willing to steer this sometimes crazy life of mine. I fear on occasion that I am veering off course, but you never cease to amaze me when your gentle hands once again set me back on the path. I give you all and I promise to show up and do as I'm told. ~ Amen
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Whew! that was close
Well today has been an interesting day...or I should say yesterday (it's seemed like one long 24 hours!) Darren called me from a worksite. No big suprise...he does that a lot, but this time I could hear something in his voice...he was almost trembling.
He told me not to worry but he was experiencing a tightness in his chest. In a moment I paniced.
On the not more than 10 minute drive there (probably a little less since I know I was speeding), I thought of a million horrible things. Darren call's it 'what-if'ing'. What if this...what if that. When I got there we had to decide if he was going to go to the doctor or straight to the emergency room. Since his doctor was on the way (and much closer), we ran there. They made room for him and hooked him up for an EKG.
All is well. The EKG was normal and other test revealed high cholesterol, but that was about it.
He will have to learn to slow down and manage his stress better since it appears that it was emotional stress that caused the pains.
Whew...that was close...a little too close
My prayer: God, Darren means so much to me. In that moment, I thought I might be losing him. Today, the same as every other day for the last five or six years, I pray for his body. I pray for his lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. Lord, if there is anything not functioning the way that you designed it in your great wisdom, I pray you would restore it to perfect working order. Lord, protect his emotions and his thoughts. Let him never have problems focusing on the things that you call 'blessed'. Lord, You promised long life for those that honored their parents and I speak as a witness that he has done so. Please give him thousands upon thousands of more days on planet earth. ~Amen
He told me not to worry but he was experiencing a tightness in his chest. In a moment I paniced.
On the not more than 10 minute drive there (probably a little less since I know I was speeding), I thought of a million horrible things. Darren call's it 'what-if'ing'. What if this...what if that. When I got there we had to decide if he was going to go to the doctor or straight to the emergency room. Since his doctor was on the way (and much closer), we ran there. They made room for him and hooked him up for an EKG.
All is well. The EKG was normal and other test revealed high cholesterol, but that was about it.
He will have to learn to slow down and manage his stress better since it appears that it was emotional stress that caused the pains.
Whew...that was close...a little too close
My prayer: God, Darren means so much to me. In that moment, I thought I might be losing him. Today, the same as every other day for the last five or six years, I pray for his body. I pray for his lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. Lord, if there is anything not functioning the way that you designed it in your great wisdom, I pray you would restore it to perfect working order. Lord, protect his emotions and his thoughts. Let him never have problems focusing on the things that you call 'blessed'. Lord, You promised long life for those that honored their parents and I speak as a witness that he has done so. Please give him thousands upon thousands of more days on planet earth. ~Amen
Monday, April 04, 2005
God has an 'after-word'
Isn't it good to know that God has a plan?
Jeremiah 29:11 says this:
I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out--plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
I have made many mistakes in my short little life. Some of them big, some not so big...but all of them choices. Choices that I and I alone have to take credit for.
Isn't it good to know that God has an 'after-word'?
He has a plan even after our mistakes. He has a word that is for you in your moment, even after you think it's too late, even after the day is dead.
Joshua 1 says this:
1After the death of Moses the servant of GOD, GOD spoke to Joshua, Moses' assistant:
2"Moses my servant is dead. Get going.
Wow, God didn't waste anytime...and He didn't beat around the perverbial bush.
Moses is DEAD! Get going!
Your old day is DEAD...Get Going!!!
My prayer: God, I choose to believe that my greatest day is still ahead, I understand that if I cling too tightly or pledge such a solid allegience to the old things in my life I might forfiet my opportunity to be successful in my new day. Please grant me the strength to not cower when I am uncomfortable in my -not so comfortable- new day. Help me to not draw a line in the sand and refuse to go forward with you. When the old things speak to me from the grave help me to turn my ears toward you again. ~ Amen
Jeremiah 29:11 says this:
I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out--plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
I have made many mistakes in my short little life. Some of them big, some not so big...but all of them choices. Choices that I and I alone have to take credit for.
Isn't it good to know that God has an 'after-word'?
He has a plan even after our mistakes. He has a word that is for you in your moment, even after you think it's too late, even after the day is dead.
Joshua 1 says this:
1After the death of Moses the servant of GOD, GOD spoke to Joshua, Moses' assistant:
2"Moses my servant is dead. Get going.
Wow, God didn't waste anytime...and He didn't beat around the perverbial bush.
Moses is DEAD! Get going!
Your old day is DEAD...Get Going!!!
My prayer: God, I choose to believe that my greatest day is still ahead, I understand that if I cling too tightly or pledge such a solid allegience to the old things in my life I might forfiet my opportunity to be successful in my new day. Please grant me the strength to not cower when I am uncomfortable in my -not so comfortable- new day. Help me to not draw a line in the sand and refuse to go forward with you. When the old things speak to me from the grave help me to turn my ears toward you again. ~ Amen
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