Instead of being a sluggard, I turned on the dryer, clicked "Brew" on my coffeemaker, located my Bible, plopped down in the over-stuffed chair and snuggled under my blanket for some wonderful time with my Heavenly Father. I need this time. NEED - NEED - NEED! And apparently, I need more of it than most days....maybe it's because today is the day after one of the monthly meetings at my place of employment and I know before even considering what I am going to wear to work today -- I know today is going to be busy! Yesterday was busy too. I didn't really realize just how busy it was until my co-worker said, "They've been throwing stuff at you left and right today!!!" I got to thinking...you know what...he is right! I'm thankful the Lord did not reveal to me earlier in the day just how busy I was...does that make sense? Maybe I should say that I am thankful that He kept my focus on Him -- ever calming -- than on my circumstances, surroundings, and environment.
Before opening my Bible, I was praying for someone specifically and I was asking the Lord to show me a verse to send to this someone. Now - for those of you who faithfully stalk my blog, you are aware that I am reading through my Bible, Genesis to Revelation. I'm up to Numbers 10. Since I am currently reading in the Old Testament, I was "surprised" when the Lord had me open my Bible to page 1085 to Matthew 21. I should not have been "surprised" for you see, in my Bible, verse 22 is underlined. It reads:
And all things,
whatsoever ye
shall ask in
prayer, believing,
ye shall receive.
Not only did this verse get sent along to be a merry little encouragement, but it completely encouraged me to continue praying...but also to believe!!!
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