SO GREAT

This morning brings a few things. I will get to the scripture for the day in a moment.

I am soooo sore. Everywhere...painting all day yesterday in our new house I woke up this morning barely able to move. I still have a day of painting ahead of me. Just hopeing that I loosen up as I get moving.

Then my scripture reading this morning was "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." Just made me smile as I thought about how sore I am. This is for my good. Then my old testament reading was from 2 Chronicles 12 and the prophet had come to Rehoboam (the King) and to the leaders of Judah and said to them "This is what the LORD says, 'You have abandonded me; therefore, I now abandon you to Shishak." After hearing this "the king humbled themselves and said, 'The LORD is just.' When the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the LORD said 'since they have humbled themselves, I will not destroy them but will soon give them deliverence."

I was thinking about this amazing God that we have. His mercy is so great. I know that there are times when I don't realize that I have turned from him. Maybe I have thought more about doing things my way instead of seeking his direction. Then comes that pivitol point when I just fall down on my face in repentance, humbling myself before him and realizing that I need him every step of the way. I cannot step off the path he has me on and take off on my own. I love that he always leads me back and shows me when I have strayed off.

My first day here in Ohio was filled with so much emotion. within 24 hours we had a farewell party, went wedding dress shopping with Emily (found THE dress), and moved to Ohio. Yet now I look back a few days ago and am so thankful for it all. Those times are continual reminders of his goodness, his shaping, and most importantly, my need for him all the time. Yesterday Beth, from our new church, came over and brought a big pot of chili for us. That was just so great to me and it warmed my heart so much. We sat down on our chair, (the floor for now) in the living room and looked out the beautiful view and just chatted. That was so great to me. I love the words in the verse that "God works for the good..." He is always working for the good in our life. Even through the tough times he is working out something good for you. I sure see that and am so thankful for the outcome all the time.

Keep your focus on Him and humble yourself before him. Remember that we are but a speck in the great universe - and HE LOVES YOU! That just blows me away.