My God My Everything

Today was one of those days that God demonstrated His message in a very beautiful and visual way. I was sitting by the river and trying to clear my mind so that I could enter into my quiet time with God. With my mind full of thoughts and racing, I began to wonder if my prayers would even reach heaven. I was having trouble focusing and deep down what I really wanted was God’s presence. As I began to read my devotional the verse was in Habbakkuk 3:19 which reads, “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on…

During my 40 days with God I wrote about each days experiences in my journal. Now as I review them to write about them it’s like receiving those messages all over again and they are still perfectly timed. I’ve started getting frustrated with some of the reoccurring issues that I’m working on and began wondering if I will ever be able to overcome them. As I reviewed my notes for today’s blog I was reminded of the answer to that question. My message from God today: Speak My Truth In this season I have been blessed with several different books and devotionals to read and study. Each one has had…

Have you ever had a day that you just wanted to run away and hide from it all? A day that you could just step out of your current circumstances and have space to not think about them. I have days like that a few times a year. They are special days that I call my Brock days. His anniversary date that He went to be with Jesus and his birthday. Those days are often reminders that the world goes on. It doesn’t slow down for anything. On those days I want to intentionally remember the good things and yet the hurried pace of the world tries to crowd them…

Today was a day that I sat in awe of God. In my quiet time I reviewed all the events over that last few months and took note of the many things that I have to be thankful for. The way that God orchestrated so many details to work exactly as He planned. So when I received His message for me today I was humbled and in awe. God’s message to me today: Refuse to worry, My cherished one! The definition of cherished is to protect and care for (someone) lovingly. “He cared for me beyond measure and cherished me in his heart” Think about that. God cherishes you! He…

Have you ever been with people yet felt alone? It’s a strange feeling but very real. Last night we had dinner outside by the river. It was a beautiful setting and I was excited to be there. Dinner was cut short and I was left outside by myself watching the water flow by. For a brief moment I felt very alone as I finished eating. The enemy didn’t waste anytime in sending tempting thoughts of self pity and pouting. But just as quickly God sent His message. God’s message to me today: Rest in my nearness. “Stay calmly conscious of Me today, no matter what. Nothing takes Me by surprise.…

What a gift to be sitting on the deck this morning listening to the soft rain as it dances on the tin roof. Smelling the fresh scent and seeing all the beautiful colors of flowers that are in full bloom all around me. Birds are chirping in the trees adding a beautiful melody to the songs of nature. My coffee steams a bit in the cool morning air and the temperature is just perfect. God’s message to me today: This is the day that I have made; rejoice and be glad in it. This moment wouldn’t have been possible if I was still working in the office. It’s 9:45 am…

Today my heart and mind are dealing with a recurring issue that has plagued our family for many years. I have often wondered by God has not removed the issue because I believe that it would be better for all involved if He did. It has been the source of much frustration and has revealed things like pride, judgement and outright rebellion in our hearts. So why wouldn’t God want to remove it? God’s message to me today: My Grace Is Sufficient I was reading a book called Gracelaced today and read the following: “Look past the thorn to how Christ is enough in the midst of it. His grace…

I’m enjoying working from home so much more than I ever expected and I’m starting to loosen up a bit….or so I thought. Actually what I’ve done is shift my perfectionism from my work office to my home. I’ve been striving to keep my home perfectly clean, the laundry done, the yard mowed and trimmed and tried to become the perfect homemaker. It’s exhausting! God’s message today for me: Persistence rather than perfection My devotional today read: “Much frustration and failure result from seeking perfection in this life. There is nothing perfect in this life. There is nothing perfect in this world except Me. That is why closeness to Me…

As Tracy and I were preparing for our new normal of me working from home we were both a little apprehensive of what that might look like. We both had our routines which would have to be altered. He usually arrived home earlier than I did and would have a few hours to himself after a long day at work. I would have time in the morning to myself because I started work later than he did. We had heard plenty of stories of spouses that struggled with adjusting to more time together now that many were working from home or had even retired and we didn’t want to resent…