Have you ever spent time looking for something? You search all over, looking everywhere you think the object can be. That nagging feeling is in the back of your mind that you just HAVE TO FIND IT! After looking all over, finally... you've found it! THANK YOU LORD! It's hard to contain the excitement, especially if it's something you really need.
In a household of many, you can only imagine the things that get lost. We all get together and search the house, sometimes even the car. Where could it be? For children, losing something can sometimes be a very emotional experience and that drives the search even more. Once the object is found, all is well and tears of sadness turn to smiles of joy. We all rejoice together!
In Luke 15:3-6, Jesus tells the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Out of 100 sheep, one gets lost and the shepherd leaves the 99 to search for the lost one until he finds it. When the shepherd finds it, he carries it home with joy and rejoices with his friends. Verse 7(NLT) says, "In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven't strayed away!"
Many today don't know their value and some don't think they have any at all. I'm so thankful that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, found me and my family, letting us know our true value. We rejoice in HIS love daily with praise and thanksgiving. It's great to know that we are so valuable to HIM, he doesn't just leave us lost and wandering out in the world. He seeks us out, finds us and rejoices when we come home to HIM.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
NEVER ALONE
As I pulled into my driveway this morning, I tuned to the Jazz station on my satellite radio. The song playing was awesome, a melodic tune that simply allowed me to think on the goodness of God. I looked around my yard with great appreciation for HIS creation and a thankful heart for all of HIS blessings.
At church yesterday, the sermon focused on Matthew 6:25-34, in which Jesus reminds us not to worry about everyday life. If the birds are fed daily and the lilies of the field are clothed in beauty, then certainly God will care for His children.
As a wife and mother of 5 children (six if you include our new puppy), there is always a list of things to do, a list of needs for the family and many things to be taken care of daily. I am so thankful to God, that with a simple glimpse out of my window, I can be reminded of how He cares for me and I am never alone, even when my task list is long and tiring.
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you." It is so vitally important to start the day with time spent with the Lord. Through prayer and devotional time spent in HIS word, things are put into proper perspective. When we seek HIM first above all else, HE will make provision for all of our needs, just as he does for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field.
At church yesterday, the sermon focused on Matthew 6:25-34, in which Jesus reminds us not to worry about everyday life. If the birds are fed daily and the lilies of the field are clothed in beauty, then certainly God will care for His children.
As a wife and mother of 5 children (six if you include our new puppy), there is always a list of things to do, a list of needs for the family and many things to be taken care of daily. I am so thankful to God, that with a simple glimpse out of my window, I can be reminded of how He cares for me and I am never alone, even when my task list is long and tiring.
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you." It is so vitally important to start the day with time spent with the Lord. Through prayer and devotional time spent in HIS word, things are put into proper perspective. When we seek HIM first above all else, HE will make provision for all of our needs, just as he does for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field.
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