The Word

All scripture is God breathed...so it says. We are doing ourselves a great injustice if we a.) don't read the Bible daily and b.) read it as if it were a history lesson. While the Word of God does discuss past, present, and future situations, it has a characteristic which makes it way more than just history or just a book. The Word of God is alive! If I read a good book, I may feel some emotion from it, but it does not minister to me. The Word of God ministers to the soul!

Personally, I am facing some uncertain times right now. It is definitely F.R.O.G. (fully rely on God) time. My wise husband told me today, "You can fuel your fears, or you can fuel your faith." How do you fuel your faith? I suggest prayer and time in His Word. I had this suggestion affirmed by The Almighty a few hours ago. I have prayed for direction and an open door all day today. When I would start to feel overwhelmed, I would finally shut off the brain and switch to the Spirit. Tonight at church, the most amazing thing happened. While working with children in AWANA handbook time, I quickly realized God was speaking directly to me through the verses the children were reciting. There was nothing subtle about it. Verse after verse was related to the following: do not fear; do not be discouraged; I am a child of God; my Father has prepared a place for you THEN: one of the children, a second grader, recited - mostly from memory - the 23rd Psalm (The Shepherd's song) THEN the lesson I had prepared hours earlier was the Beatitudes!

It was unbelievable and desperately needed. Verse by verse I was calmer and more assured of the plans my Father has for me because I am His.

Lord, I love You too. I love You too.