Monday, January 3, 2011
Today's Devotion
Giving Praise!
"Praise the LORD O my soul; all my inmost being, praise
his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benifits-who
forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases~Psalm 103:1-3"
Okay I know I know it seems like I've been talking a lot about praising and worshiping
but that is what God has laid on my heart today. I'll start with a little story
about our morning....around 8:30 this morning both the boys wanted to watch the
DVD Nana got them from her VBS (Vacation Bible School) which had all the music
from VBS with lyrics and videos. Aiden woke up at 6:30 and already watched a
little bit of TV so I didnt want then to have any more screen time, but figured
this DVD viewing would benifit all of us; as we were dancing and singing to the
DVD I was almost in tears of joy hearing Aiden sing along and watching Evan
dance and play air guitar (yes he can do it pretty well) while I praised and
danced myself. Yes it is Monday and its hard to be joyful, and as I wrote last
night its okay to be uncomfortable---and let me tell you I was very
uncomfortable about 2 hours ago when I struggled to get the boys to take a
nap---and I leaned on God through KLOVE, and a car ride, and they both fell
asleep and are still napping!! A side note about being uncomfortable I really
believe that when we do rely on HIM during our challenging times we will be
blessed as I just was when my mother in law showed up to sit with the boys about
an hour ago so I could go for a run and continue to praise HIM while listening
to my upbeat Christian music. And you know what she was also blessed, being a
very busy, caring, loving person she seldom has time for herself and she read a
book my mom loaned me (that of course I have not even cracked open) and asked to
borrow it! So on this first Monday back to reality you may feel uncomfortable,
but I give you this challenge listen to a Christian song, read a chapter in the
Bible, and turn to HIM you will be blessed!
In God's
Love,
Sarah:)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Today's Devotion
Pray to be uncomfortable?!
"Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far
away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy
waves. About three o'clock in the morning* Jesus came toward them, walking on
the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified.
In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!" But
Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be
afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am
here!*"When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the
disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they
exclaimed.~Matthew 14:24-27, and 33"
This mornings
sermon was about Jesus walking on water, but it focused less on the miracle of
this and more on the disciples response and how we are so much like they were.
As you may notice this is coming rather late and I've reflected on today's
sermon much of the day....hopefully it all makes sense as I'm usually more of a
morning person than a night owl but wanted to get my thoughts down in hopes I
could get to sleep easier.
At the end of
the sermon the preacher gave us a challenge to pray to be uncomfortable, just as
the disciples were. This was the first time in scripture that they praised and
believed Jesus was the son of God, remember they just came from watching Jesus
feed 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish!!!! BUT only when they were faced with raging
waters which were only calmed by Jesus did they believe, and praise him. God's
timing is always right on, the last week although a wonderful week I have not
really leaned on Jesus, or even read my Bible until today, and just yesterday I
was thinking "I need to reconnect with God and read my Bible I'm getting too
comfortable not doing it". Now of course I'm not saying I wish my life to be
filled with less blessings, and more heartache but I think its important for me
to remember to not be content with the status quo and always seek or pursue HIM.
So on this Sunday night when I'm feeling the impending storm that is Nathen
being gone all week in Oklahoma I'm finding peace and comfort that I can cry out
and praise Jesus who is stronger than any storm any of us may weather!
In God's Love,
Sarah
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