Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Happy Tuesday!

Today was the first day back at school with children. I was greeted by a new student this morning. Her family is military, but she came from an Arlington school.

Psalm 37: 5 “Commit your way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.”

New Year’s resolutions are abundant this time of year. If you go by LA Fitness the parking lot is full of those trying to get into shape, In restaurants there are more salads ordered and fewer desserts and people promise to attend church more regularly. How many people by February are still keeping to their resolution?

How about resolving to spend some time each day with God in prayer? Now I must warn you that when we try to improve our spiritual lives, Satan really works overtime to try to cause us to lose our commitment.

When we pray we can rest in God’s Presence. Desire for God’s Presence can bring peace and wipe away the irritants of the day. God teaches us many things during times of prayer. Prayer is not just telling God our problems, lifting others up to Him, giving Him praise and asking for forgiveness. Prayer is also a time of quietness and just being in His presence. Allowing His Presence to wrap us like a warm blanket will create the rest we need and allow us to hear God’s teaching. Take time during the day and pray in the quiet moments while waiting at the copier, in line at the water fountain, waiting in traffic or whenever a moment is offered to you, offer it back to God a sacrificial act of praise and worship (and tell Satan he has no power here).

Be the kind of person who, as you put your feet on the floor in the morning, Satan cries out, “Oh, no! Not you again!”

Let each of us commit our ways to God and trust Him with each part of our lives and He will bring it to pass.

Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a warm coat. Love you all, mighty prayer warriors and dear friends, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.

Gcapplenotes@aol.com

I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am moved only by what I believe and I believe God.

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