The Lord, my Lord was gracious to me this day and heard my cry. Even on this cloudy day. It's a trypical spring day, overcast and green. I watched Twilight today. A good movie. I'm looking forward to Harry Potter coming out.
There are goodthings happening during this wait but distracting throughts that hurt and cause doubt rush in -- seeking to destroy. Reminds me of 1Peter 5:4-9:
And when the Great Shephard appears,you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.
In teh same way, you younger men must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve eachother in humility, for "God opposes the proud but favors the humble."
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, as at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
What I take from that passage is my enemy is real and is sneaky. He looks for someone to kill. Lions hunch down and prowl looking around them for the prey. I don't know enough abut lions and their hunting habits but perhaps I should find out. Peter compares his (our) enemy to a lion. Peter had first hand experience at being hunted by the lion and knew the consequenses for not being strong in his faith.
Peter has just once again warned me to be strong in my faith. That same gift of faith Jesus is the author and perfector of. Jesus told Peter that Satan desired to "sift him like wheat" a disconcerting picture relating to the human. Peter had no idea but Jesus knew and I believe He prayed for Peter.
Jesus intercedes for us today. He has heard my cry. So, I will continue to wait on Him for lots of other things. I have been reminded today not to listen to the distracting thoughts that hurt and cause doubt - I cast those on the Lord because He cares about me.
I leave you with this final scripture. The Lord gave this to me today and of course it fits perfectly with 1Peter 5.
Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I praise your name for your unfialing love and faithfulness;
for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.
Every king in all the earth will thank you Lord, for all of them will hear your words. Yes, they will sing about the Lord's ways for the glory of the Lord is very great.
Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.
The Lord will work out his plans for my life -- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.
I probably don't have to say this but I feel the urge to remind you (and you know who you are) that I love you very much and continue to bring you before the Lord.
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