The Winds that Whirl

My life is a whirlwind. So much so since I started going back to school at night (over a year ago) while working full time-that I have little time to allow myself to do the things I really enjoy doing, like writing. Like drawing with Sharpies. Like running. Like taking dance lessons. Like cooking. Like being a better friend...and the list goes on.

I've realized at this point in my life, something will always be gnawing at me to occupy my time...so tonight this phrase came to mind:

"Psalm 46:10a Be still and know that I am God."

Oh yes. How quickly we forget. I forget. My thoughts whirl like a dervish. But "His word is alive and active, sharper than any two edged sword..." So tonight I will,

Be Still.
And Know.
That He.
Is God.

Amen

"Do Not Consider Yourself"

That phrase has been milling about in my head, as something minor happened and I found myself wanting to take offense at something awhile ago. I brought it to the Lord while standing before my closet looking for something to wear one morning and that is what He spoke to my heart.

I didn't like that.

I wanted to hear the Lord say something like, "Yeah, you're right." But I hopefully know Him well enough to know that He never thinks like that.

Still. Not considering myself is not an easy thing to do. I'm very good at considering myself and I wonder if you are too.

So tomorrow if someone offends you, or cuts you off, or just in general overlooks you, ask the Lord to help you not consider yourself. After all...

"Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking.
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails."
I Corinthians 13:4-8

Psalm 62:1-8

1FOR GOD alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation.
2He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be greatly moved.
3How long will you set upon a man that you may slay him, all of you, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
4They only consult to cast him down from his height [to dishonor him]; they delight in lies. They bless with their mouths, but they curse inwardly. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
5My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him.
6He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved.
7With God rests my salvation and my glory; He is my Rock of unyielding strength and impenetrable hardness, and my refuge is in God!
8Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
(Amplified)

That about covers it for now...