Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Looking behind to see where you are going

It certainly seems like a bizzare thought to look behind you to see where you are going, but it is something worth considering. The past couple of years I have begun using small little spiral bound booklets to write down thoughts of what God was teaching me & the prayers I have been praying. I am hoping that these journals will hold up and my children & grandchildren will have opportunity to learn from the things that God has taught to me.



So let's add to those lessons of learning.



1. God does not need man to accomplish His purposes


  • a. Adam fell into a "deep sleep" & God created the woman suitable for him. (I don't think that Adam TOLD God who or what he was looking for)

  • b. God opened up Sarah's womb & she became pregnant.

Lesson: God does not need ANY of my "help" to accomplish his plans. I can make it easier on myself by obeying, but no need to actually help him...



2. "...after every earthly reason for hope was completely dead..." God fulfilled the promise of a child for Sarah & Abraham.



Lesson: (Isn't this one self-explanatory?)



-From the book "Twelve Extraordinary Women" by John MacAruthur





So as I look back at the things God has taught me in the past few months...I have learned that I need to go forward without using my past to measure my future. God's plan will continue without my help & my hope needs not be in earthly things but wholly & completely in HIM.



This is not a new lesson, but it's truly time to stop mistrusting Him. He's got it all under control. My hope is that you will see His faithfulness in your life.



Father God,

Thank you so much for all of the patience you give me when I continue to let you down. Your grace is more than I could ever ask for. I'm asking you for strength to move forward in Your truths & let You bless me in the ways You've chosen. Your grace is truly enough. Help remind me of this when the challenges come. I love you for all that you do.

Amen
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  1. AndreeaWed Jan 14, 10:42:00 PM EST

    You are right!! God will NEVER consult your past to determine your future. Never EVER!! :D Remember Philippians 3 "But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

    You know, I was listening to Beth Moore today. She was teaching on the tabernacle, but she taught something that I thought was really cool and I wanted to mention it to you. She was teaching on how sometimes God calls us to "come to the line" about certain things/situations. And he has different ways of doing it, but He's basically saying "Come to the line...stand on this line, and rejoicing will come." and then she also said that He calls us to something for a season. Not forever..but for a season and what He wants us to do is to finish the season and finish it well . I can get my notes for you and look for anything I am missing if you'd like. Let me know!

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