Prayer 8.25.10

Father
i come to You with a heavy heart.
i have lots on my mind weighing down on me
but i thank You for giving me peace in Your precious Son
Christ Jesus.
i worry.
i overthink.
i cry.
over material, worldly, and stupid things.
but Your word and Your promises keep me going throughout the day.
i walk by faith, and not by sight
knowing that You are with me always
to the ends of the earth.
day or night
Your light shines ever so brightly.
my dependence on You grows each passing day.
relationships, academics, my life, and my heart
i lay it at Your feet.
i am Yours
let Your will be done.
love.

Father's Day.

While reading my daily chapter of Proverbs, I came across this verse that came from the Almighty Father this Father's Day morning.

Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
[Proverbs 19:26]

I feel like God is not only scolding me, but also encouraging me at the same time to get back on track and get into the word daily because I haven't been using my time wisely these last couple of days.

Awesome.

love.
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side notes:
yes it is 4:45am and i have to be at church at 7:45am.
i'm tired, but not sleepy
this fly keeps jumping/flying back onto my arm no matter how many times i flick it
happy father's day to all you dads out there
don't forget our heavenly Father as well :)

Forgiven.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
[Ephesians 4:32]

I read this list online about forgiveness (http://blog.harvestbiblefellowship.org/?p=4257):
1. I won’t bring the offense up to the person, except for his benefit;
2. I won’t bring the offense up to others; and (hardest of all)
3. I won’t bring the offense up to myself. I will not go over it and think about it and dwell upon it.

When we sin, God forgives us regardless of what we've done. Christ's death on the cross was THE ultimate sacrifice for sins of the past, present, and future.

I choose to forgive because I am forgiven

love.

My Prayer For Tonight.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
[Psalm 139:23-24]

"Our fear is of the Lord Himself and not His laws. Once we step away from the fear of Him, then the Laws become important because of tradition. The Pharisees and Sadducees had this very problem. They got around 'breaking' the Law by careful arguments and procedures. However, if we obey because He is the keeper of the Laws, then we need to be much more careful. He knows when our hearts are not cheerfully doing His laws and cutting corners. Fearing the LORD Himself holds us personally accountable."


love.

Grumble, Grumble, Grumble.

So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, "In the evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of Egypt, and in the morning you will see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we, that you should grumble against us?" Moses also said, "You will know that it was the LORD when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the LORD."
[Exodus 16:6-8]

"My complaining may focus on another person. That may be where my eyes are, but my real complaint is not with people. My complaint is with God and He hears it...When you and I receive painful consequences for our behavior and attitudes, we need to remember that this is not retaliation by God; He "retaliates" with faithfulness and blessings."
-James MacDonald [Our Journey, 6/1/10]

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
[1 Peter 5:7]

An excerpt from the ESV Study Bible:
Worry is a form of pride because it involves taking concerns upon oneself instead of entrusting them to God. Believers can trust God because, as their Father, he cares for them.

This is what I needed to read today. Good thing I found my study Bible on the bookshelf in the guest room. Thank you Lord for showing this to me tonight.

-Ant

Overwhelm.

From the ends of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
[Psalm 61:2 NKJV]

Father, with all that's going on right now, I am feeling very overwhelmed and helpless at times. I have no idea how to go about some of these things. My heart cries out to You, Lord. I don't want my problems to overwhelm me. I want You to. Take my heart and break the walls that I have put up surrounding it. I know that You are bigger than any problems that I will ever have on this earth. Rid my mind of the negativity and the pessimism and fill it with thoughts of You. I should stop dwelling on my problems and dwell in You instead. You are my rock and my strength. You will not be moved. I am forever in Your hands. I love You God.

-Ant


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Overwhelm - Starfield

This is an invitation to overwhelm my heart
I'm asking you to meet me
I'm waiting here to start
My soul is like a desert
Thirsty for your rain
So open up the heavens
And fill me up again
I'm ready for my life to be consumed

Father here I am
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Only your love can
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Let your spirit fall
Overtaking all
Overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm me

Desperate for your presence
I long for you alone
So Dwell within me Jesus
This temple is your home
I'm ready for this life to be consumed

Father here I am
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Only your love can
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Let your spirit fall
Overtaking all
Overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm,
Overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm me

Father here I am
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Only your love can
Overwhelm

Father here I am
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Only your love can
Overwhelm, Overwhelm
Let your spirit fall
Overtake it all
Let your spirit fall
Overtake it all
Overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm,
Overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm, overwhelm me