The other day I was struggling with weak faith. As I cried out to the Lord, alone in my room, just Him & me, I read about the thorny soil in Luke 8. The thorns represent the concerns of this world, which choke the word and make it unfruitful. The Lord showed my this was my problem-my worries were choking my faith. He also gently showed me my lack of thankfulness.
Right about the same time a dear friend came to the door to drop something off. Paul was downstairs to receive the item. I came down soon after she left to find an anniversary gift-a beautiful wreath made with sand dollars. I thanked God for Lisa’s thoughtfulness and their incredible family that’s such a blessing to our whole family and church. As I contemplated God’s goodness and my serious lack of thankfulness of late, I gazed out my bedroom window to see our friend Christopher chopping wood for us. He was working hours, serving our family with joy. He is here with the Catalyst program to serve our church in outreach as well in other ways like this day. He enjoys doing stuff on Paul’s to-do list!!! This is no small blessing to our family! I was overcome with tears of thankful joy to my gracious God. He has blessed us so much and I realize that thankfulness is the opener of my eyes and the softener of my heart.
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Phil.4:4-7
My faith was built up greatly as I exercised the grace of thankfulness. I want to grow in this so much more!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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