Getting It - Thank You, Lord

I am getting it, but I am really just beginning to get it. It hasn’t sunk down that deep yet, and I am still struggling with my old ways. But, God is trying to teach me, and I am trying to listen and learn.

God wants me to rest.

No amount of my own whining, crying, or grumbling and complaining will change anything.

I choose to believe that God spoke to me, God promised me, and God will do it. And until I hear otherwise from Him, that is what I will believe. That belief is not always easy. And I do not think that God has any problem with my being real with Him. But, like David in Psalms, I must learn to end each talk with God with a declaration of my faith in Him. I should not leave His presence the same that I enter.

This is really a God thing. I do not have to convince Him. He started and authored this whole deal, and He will finish it in the exact way He has written it down in His book before time began. My job, is to seek God, not the gifts He brings or does not bring. I got sidetracked for a while, and lost sight of that. Lord, forgive me. I need to seek God daily, worship Him, follow Him, listen to Him, study Him, be quiet before him, and tell Him that my faith and trust are in Who He is, not in what He can or will or will not do.

The future will unravel the way that it is supposed to, if I seek God’s face and follow Him with my whole heart. All doors that are supposed to open, will open. There should be no doubt in my mind about that. And, if it takes a while, then it takes a while. So be it. In the meantime, I will work on my own relationship and fellowship with my Saviour, and better myself through that.

Thanks Lord. You…may need to remind me of this every day, or possibly even every hour for a while…I tend to get caught up in the emotional tides too easily. I am an emotional guy, that is the way You made me. : - )




While at work tonight, at about 10:34pm, I was thinking about how ridiculously “wrong” it is when things in life don't turn out the way you think they are going to (or should). I said to God, “I deserve this shot at happiness, don’t I, Lord?” And, God spoke back to me. God replied, “You do.”

Is that significant? I think it is. So…thank You, Lord.




And…here is some goodies from my devotionals earlier today (technically yesterday, I guess)!

The Best Route

2nd Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by faith, not by sight.

If you pick up a road map, you can readily discern the best route to reach your destination. But while the map logically arranges the maze of highways so that you can stay on course, it does not provide a total picture of what the journey holds in store. Hills, curves, stoplights, restaurants, service stations, school zones, and other details of the trip can be discovered only as the trip unfolds.

Knowing God’s will operates in a similar manner. God has a plan for your life, but the specifics you want so desperately are revealed only as you are committed to the journey of devotion and discipleship.

Solomon wrote in Proverbs that God will guide your steps and unveil His plan as you trust wholeheartedly in God, refuse to rely solely on your limited wisdom, and obey Him consistently.

As you do these things, combined with prayer and the study of Scripture, the details of His personal plan – a place of work, a marriage partner, a church to attend – will follow.

God wants you to know His will. Delight yourself in Him; put aside preconceived notions, and concentrate on trust, obedience, and a personal relationship with Christ. Wait on Him, and at the right time, the answer will come.

Dear Lord, help me put aside preconceived notions of Your plan. Instead of relying on my limited wisdom, help me trust and obey You and wait patiently until the answer comes.


Obeying in Faith

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Key Verse: Luke 5:5 – Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”

Jesus was speaking to a group gathered along the shores of Galilee. When He finished, He turned to Peter and told him to raise the boat’s sails, head back out into the open water, and lower his nets for a large catch of fish.

Tired and wishing only for a few hours rest, Peter seemed to hesitate. Did Jesus know what He was requesting? Everyone there knew the best time for fishing – especially with nets – was at night; the worst time was during the day.

Peter tried to reason: “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing.” But Jesus remained firm: “Let down your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4 NASB).

Every time we are called to obey God, our faith is challenged and our true nature revealed. The miracle of the tremendous quantity of fish was the result of Peter’s willingness to trust and obey Christ by faith. In obedience he replied, “At Your bidding I will let down the nets” (Luke 5:5 NASB).

When our hearts are set on obedience, God responds mightily. There will be moments in life when you may ask, “Lord, is this a matter of obedience?” If so, choose to obey in faith, then “let down your nets” and prepare for a tremendous blessing.

Lord, I set my heart this day to obey Your Word. As I move forward in obedience, I am “letting down my nets” spiritually and preparing for a tremendous blessing. I know it is coming, so thank You in advance!




Powerful words God has spoken to me today. Holy Spirit, may they impact my heart, my soul, and my life. Help me to implement them, to live them, and to be blessed in my life because of these Godly principles. Thank You, Lord, for Who You are.