Day::149

The question that made me think the most today was, "What does it mean to hope in God's own being instead of simply hoping God will rescue you?" It reminded me of a concept i painted about a while ago. The painting reminds me to seek God's face instead of His hand. To seek a relationship with Him, instead of what He can give me. Here is a picture of it...

Day::148

I WILL ANSWER YOU

Jeremiah 33:2-3
This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as GOD: 'Call to me and i will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'

There are several things that i can't figure out on my own right now. So today i got out my imaginary basket (remember?) and placed each confusing situation into it. Then i handed it to Jesus and i'm trusting that He will show me what's next.

Day::144

ROTTEN AS OLD SHORTS

Jeremiah 13:1-11

Wow. Weird analogy.
One thing it made me think of was something i've been learning lately. I've been to realizing that when i let things sit in the dark for a long time they grow darker and more worthless. Like the shorts. For example, assumptions i make in my mind about what people think of me only grow darker and more complicated as i keep rolling them around in my mind. Sometimes, my mind is a dark place. So i'm working on letting God shine his light on my thoughts so that they can be filled with truth.

This goes for-
My thoughts about others.
AND
My thoughts about myself.

It's all about the difference between Truth and lies, and the difference between Light and darkness.

This week i read Psalm 119:105 and it had a whole new meaning-

"Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path."

Lord, thank you for the Light.

Day::143

First of all, i'm sorry i haven't been blogging. I think about it every day and wish i had time to do it, but i feel like i can't fit in everything that i need to be doing right now. I need to work on prioritizing my life. So, bear with me. I'll be back.

Time to Grieve

Jeremiah 8:21
For my dear broken people, I'm heartbroken.
I weep, seized by grief.

Well, i'm quite amazed today at how this fits in with my life...even after taking a break from solo for a couple days.
Last night i grieved with a best friend over the effects of sin in our relationship. It is heartbreaking to watch someone i love struggle with sin. Sin in the home. Sin in the mind. Sin in the heart. It is a battle...But praise God that we are not alone!
He has overcome sin for us. He gives us a way out.

Day::136

Isaiah 54:9b-10
For even if the mountains walk away
and the hills fall to pieces,
My love won't walk away from you,
my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart."
The God who has compassion on you says so.


My mountains have walked away.
My hills have fallen to pieces.
But my compassionate God remains...
And he promises peace.
What a comfort.

Day::134

THE (UN)FORGETFUL GOD OF HEAVEN

"Look, I've written your names on the backs of my hands."
Isaiah 49:16

I don't like being forgotten. I was thinking back to the last time i felt forgotten and i realized that it hurts the most when the person who forgets is the one you've put all your hope in. The one who knows all about you. It's a let down. It's a reality check. And it can be an idol issue.
So. This is a reminder to me to not put my hope in people that can't fulfill my hopes. Today i put my hope in the One who never forgets, never lets down, and is always full of hope.

I've put two marks on the backs of my hands to remind me all day that God hasn't forgotten, and will never forget.

Day::129

PICTURES OF RESTORATION

Isaiah 35:4,6
Tell fearful souls,
"Courage! Take heart!
GOD is here, right here,
on his way to put things right
And redress all wrongs.
He's on his way! He'll save you!"

Springs of water will burst out in the wilderness,
streams flow in the desert.
Hot sands will become a cool oasis,
thirsty ground a splashing fountain.

I have a mixed reaction to these words: Comfort and longing.