25 March 2013

Joshua 21;45

God is soooo faithful!! Just one more reminder that God loves us & wants us to be prosperous. I need to remember that many paths can lead to the same place. One path might be smooth, easy and well traveled. Another might be rough, treacherous and uncut. But no matter which path God has chosen for us, it doesn't mean we won't have His promise fulfilled in the end. Everybody's testimony is different. And I like a good adventure! :)

Father God, you are more faithful than I deserve. You are the same always and I will praise You on the stormy days as well as the bright sunny ones. Please help me as I study your Word, that it becomes what sustains me, Amen!

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Psalm 47:6

As part of a sermon for New Year's a few years ago, my old pastor passed out a list to help people choose a more spiritually based New Years Resolution. A challenge. The one I chose was "only listen to worship music for one year". In all honesty, it was the "easiest", as far as time or effort. And yet it ended up making some very profound changes in my life, and the life of my husband. And just like giving makes you feel better than receiving, it makes me feel better if I am singing praises to God. It is impossible to stay in a bad mood if you listen to worship music. If you don't believe me, then I challenge you to do it the next time you are in a bad mood. It puts me in a great mood and totally changes my perspective. And it has also led me to make other positive changes, like what I watch. At first, it was only what I watched when Shayleigh was awake. But now, thankfully, those things have no interest for me. 

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1 Corinthians 10:12-13

This is a very popular scripture in recovery. But really, it can be applied to all aspects of my life. It's important to try to reach people when they're in their addictions, but it's even more important to make sure that I am humble and that my own recovery comes first and won't be compromised.

Father God, thank you, thank you, thank you! for not leaving me in my darkest hour. For bringing me through that storm in my life! I am truly grateful for my 2nd chance. I pray i am always mindful that you are the solid rock my life and recovery is built on. That you are faithful and always with me, Amen!