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Psalm 103:17-18| Faithfulness

Screenshot from my April 17 Facebook Live Post

This is from my April 17, 2020 Facebook Live Post

Today we are going to talk about faithfulness.   The passage I will be reading is from is Psalm 103:17-18.  If you have your Bibles, read along with me. I’m reading from the New Living Translation.  

“But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!”

Psalm 103:17-18 NLT

One of the most challenging tests the Lord may give to you is to trust in his faithfulness during difficult times. 

As I was reflecting on this verse, it reminded me of when Kevin and I had only been married a month when he lost his job. One morning, we turned on the TV to check the traffic. There was a news reporter talking about a huge fire south of town. When we realized it was Kevin’s workplace, we stood in disbelief. 

Twelve years later, I was a stay at home mom with two young children, when Kevin was downsized after ten years at a “steady” job. Again, we stood in disbelief. 

During these lay-offs, we had our struggles. Sometimes we were gripped with financial stress. Other times with emotional stress. Much like many of you are experiencing during this pandemic. 

I will tell you that while it wasn’t always easy, our faith was strengthened. We continued to seek God in ALL things. Through our challenges, we learned how to discover peace in knowing God was in control and He was Faithful. 

I hope I can encourage someone today… It will be ok. You will get through this!

The song that I have had on repeat this week is “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe and Elevation Worship. (I’ll share the song on my page when we are finished.) It moves me to tears every time I listen to it. May it be a declaration over you today. 

Rather than praying over different requests – I would love to speak this blessing over you today…

“May The Lord bless you
And protect you
May the Lord smile on you
And be gracious to you

May the Lord show you his favor
And give you his peace…” 

Numbers 6:24-26

Blessings, everyone!

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Be Still

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”

Psalm 46:10

In this busy, chaotic world, our tendency is to put off everything that remotely to do with stillness. We don’t have time to “be still” or to rest.  We are working longer hours, running kids to their multitude of activities, all the while trying to do our best to keep all ourselves from drowning in the sea of busyness. No wonder our culture suffers from so much anxiety. People have too much “to do”. Busyness is the enemy’s way of keeping us out of touch with our Creator. 

What if we took time to be still each day? What if we took ten to fifteen minutes to just sit before the Lord? For instance, 

  • Reflect on His goodness
  • Read  scripture 
  • Meditate on a verse

 Our Creator, our God, craves this one-on-one time with you. How would our lives be different? How might God speak to you in this stillness? 

My challenge to you is to give it a try. Start with 5 minutes and build up to 15 minutes. Here are some simple steps:

  • Sit and be still
  • Concentrate on your breathing
  • Inhale then exhale.  
  • Notice your body relaxing
  • Feel God’s presence

It may take you a few days to get comfortable with this. At first, your mind will race to the things you need to do for that day. Keep at it! I promise you will come to a place where you start to crave this stillness. Remember, God wants to BE with you more than he wants you to DO. Take time to be with him!

It is my desire to encourage and inspire weary women and give them permission to rest.