Well. I have been trying to get something posted on here since last week, and have finally gotten a short chance today. For all of those unaware, it was certainly an eventful weekend! Instead of going into all the details, I just want to comment on some things I learned through it all.
First, the Lord will put us in situations in which we must face potential harsh realities we may not have ever expected.
Second, He may not want us to face those realities fully at that point in time, but undoubtedly He will use them to teach us that we need to prepare for those instances if they were to occur.
Third, in a trial, the first reaction is usually to over react, and learning to control this response can allow the Lord to show you exactly how much He is aware of your needs, and how to meet them.
Fourth, the Lord can re-arrange stars if it is needed to get His will accomplished, so why do we have such a hard time letting go of our smallest needs to Him?
As the days pass by, I am constantly reminded that a walk with the Lord is a continuous process. On this side of heaven we are only going to have a limited understanding of God, and His will and perfect plan for our lives. (see1 Corinthians 13:12) But, I believe that one thing is for sure, if we are wise enough to really try to learn how much God is in control of all things and focus on learning how to live our lives in submission to that fact daily in EVERYTHING we need; we will be able see His AWESOME power and ability to meet all our needs on a constant basis. When we see Him bless us in the big needs, we usually recognize it is from Him, and therefore give thanks for his grace, but when was the last time we really focused on recognizing Him in the smallest needs we have, and gave Him just as much glory?
6 comments:
Josh: it makes me really proud to see you grow in Gods grace. You are a fine young man and one I am so proud to have as a part of my life. Keep striving and searching for truly God has a plan for you!
Dear Josh,
Nice to see your site on the internet. I would like to echo what you have posted on your blog, by giving an analogy of a pencil.
There are five important lessons we can learn from a pencil (yes, the insignificant thing we use in our daily life but take for granted):
1. Everything you do will always leave a mark.
2. You can always correct the mistakes you make.
3. What is important in you is inside you, not outside of you.
4. In life you undergo painful sharpenings which make you sharp and efficient.
5 To be the best you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the hands that hold you.........GOD
Josh it is amazing to me to know your age and yet read words of wisdom from someone so young. Keep up the good work. Love You Dad
My thoughts on "the Shield"....
The more time you invest on practice and maintanence, the easier and lighter it becomes.
Soon you find yourself using it involuntarily it will be a natural part of you.
I am reminded of hunters and warriors down through history with the tools they developed for survival.
Their wellbeing and lives rested in the skill and care of the tools they chose to use.
Josh.
Wow,what great thoughts you have put in writing. I know God is well pleased with you. May He keep you under His wing and bless you in all choices that you make the rest of your life. I love you big guy. PAPPA
It is so great to have spoken to you recently. Reading this has truly inspired me and I am grateful to know you as I do. How awesome it is that God puts people in our lives for SPECIFIC reasons and it's even better when we can recognize those reasons. I am so proud of you, and so is He ( I am sure of it).
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