I not only survived my first wedding anniversary without my honey but I think I did pretty well through it. God once again provided support from my tribe through texts/calls, getting my fall decorations out, dinner out with friends, a walk at the waterfront, and flowers from friends and family. The memories were precious that flowed through my mind. The tears that flowed as I grieved there will no longer be new memories were ones that healed my broken heart. A precious lady who saw us praying at dinner and saw my tears was a blessing as she came over and prayed over us. "I love you dear sister in Christ" were her parting words. Wow, God sure knows how to encourage us! He used family, friends, and even strangers to encourage me yesterday. He is such a loving God. I am so grateful for His love, mercy, and grace. I am so grateful for the Holy Spirit who lives in me and empowers me to live in God's presence. A friend shared Romans 5:3-5 with me yesterday. The first five verses read in The Message:
1-2 By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. 3-5 There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!
My relationship with God comes through Jesus and allows the Holy Spirit complete reign in my life. The Trinity...God, Jesus, Holy Spirit. There is no better way to live life. In my opinion, there is no other way to live life. He is the Way! I love the last words of these verses. ...we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit. Wow, how true! We can't possibly ever begin to realize how much God loves us. His blessings upon our lives are so awesome. The way He led me through another first yesterday was so great. He loves me so much and I am so grateful.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving me so greatly! Thank You for giving me exactly what I need when I need it! Thank You for my tribe who supported me through my first wedding anniversary without Doc through cards/texts, dinner out, a walk at the waterfront, flowers, etc.! Thank You for allowing tears to fall to cleanse my broken heart! Lord, cleanse me so You can fill me. May You shine brightly through me today in my words, actions, attitude, and thoughts. May You give me a loving heart as You gave the dear lady who saw us praying at the restaurant along with the tears falling and came over to pray over us. "I love you dear sister in Christ" from a stranger was so special to me. Lord, continue to be with Mike Hignight's family as they prepare for his service this weekend. May You be so very close to them. Lord, I pray continued healing in physical bodies for those who had recent surgeries or are dealing with health issues. My sister Sally, Donna, Elizabeth, Melanie, and many others. I pray for healing in relationships. Most of all I pray for healing in spiritual bodies that need You to become real to them. Thank You Jesus for being My Way! Amen.
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