Jeremiah 17:7 - "Ever Be"

Yesterday was another day full of blessings. I had an encouraging conversation with a female colleague followed by lunch with a friend. After lunch I tried to make a hospital visit but because I had flown to Ohio this week I was not allowed. I spent my extra time at the water front walking, swinging, and soaking in natural Vitamin D. What a wonderful time I had! I sat and thought about how much God loves me and is blessing me through people and circumstances. I thought about all of the people He has put in my life to make me feel loved and to encourage me in the 'good' days and the 'tough' days. After spending time there, I went to my friends Jeff and Leslie's house for dinner and enjoyed a time of fellowship. God protected me on the way home in the dark with only seeing two deer who did not cause me any problems. A phone conversation with a friend rounded out my day. Woo hoo, God! Once again, Jeremiah 17:7 is on my mind. If I could not trust God, I would not be where I am today. If I did not feel confident He was in control of every aspect of life, I would drive myself crazy. I was telling a friend last night about getting a paper back about the financial assistance for my MS medicine saying more information was needed. I do not know what will happen with that situation but I know who does. God will take care of the situation in His time and in a way He will be glorified. Woo hoo! During the night I was awake close to an hour thinking about the church building. I will be so glad when inspection can happen. This aspect of ministry is not fun for me but once again I know God is with me and will provide what I need physically, mentally, and emotionally to continue the process. Nothing is up to me but up to Him. I am reminded of what Matthew Henry wrote of this verse. Those who trust to their own righteousness and strength, and think they can do without Christ, make flesh their arm, and their souls cannot prosper in graces or comforts. I do not want to do anything on my own. I desire God to be in charge of every aspect of my life. I know if I want to spend eternity with Him, I must live in this manner on earth. He must be the One to make all the decisions I make in life. He must be the One to guide every place I go and every word I speak. Without His blessings, my life would be so different. Without His guidance, I would be making wrong decisions. Without His wisdom, I would be saying the wrong things. Plain and simple. Without Him, I am nothing. Praise His Holy Name! This morning I have Natalie Grant's song Ever Be going through my mind.

Faithful You have been and faithful you will be
You pledge yourself to me and it's why I sing

Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips
Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips
Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips
Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips

You Father the orphan
Your kindness makes us whole
And You shoulder our weakness
And Your strength becomes our own
Now You're making me like you
Clothing me in white
Bringing beauty from ashes
For You will have Your bride

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for the blessings of yesterday and the ones ahead in this day! Thank You for all the people You put into my life! Thank You for cleansing me so You can fill me to overflowing with more of You! Thank You for providing for me physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and most of all spiritually in the day ahead! May You shine brightly through my words, actions, attitude, and thoughts in a mighty way. Lord, I pray for Mark and Lisa with all they are going through with another return of the cancer in her body. I pray for Your peace over them. I also pray for Your peace for Mike and his family as Hospice has been called for his dear Momma. Lord, thank You for the blessings You continue to give my Momma such as the food and groceries twice this week. I pray for her and those in the path of the storm over these next few days to be safe. Lord, I also pray for my time this morning at the church building to be productive. I pray it will be in Your time to have the inspection this next week. If not, I pray You will empower me to not be disappointed. Thank You Jesus for being My Ever Be! Amen.