His right hand...

In my morning reading today I was again reminded - in Psalm 44 it says that "we have heard from of old...It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them." As I walk in this very unknown place in my life this verse reminds me of the amazing things that God has done in my life. Nothing awesome was of my doing, but his alone. I thank him that I get to participate in his goodness, even reap the harvest.

Even in the toughest of times, and we have had those, his right hand was and is there all the time. Holding me, loving me, encouraging me, even challenging me. Sometimes it's hard to "fully" surrender to him in the tough times. We want to keep some control of the situation. I know that I have been guilty of that. Yet it was the light of his face that lifted me up. He is strong when I am weak. Often when we have fallen so down, the only way is to look up. Trust me, it works.

We never know week to week and month to month how we will pay our bills. God in him mercy has provided for us. There is no way that we should be where we are now. It is only by his miracle. So, yesterday I went to get the mail before I left. Brought it in the house and handed the pile to Tim. "Just the Consumers Energy bill" I said, and left. I was but a couple of minutes from home when Tim called my cell phone. "What do you think the Consumers bill should be" he said. Sort of in a tone that would indicate I might not like it. I responded with "maybe about $180ish." He said the bill was $11.84! WOW! Isn't God amazing. Again, his provision comes and how dare I overlook it. Look for his provision daily. When you begin to look for it, in even the small things, it is amazing how you see his hand in every aspect of your life.

Why do I ever doubt. Be in prayer, be lead by him, seek his face and that peace which surpasses all our understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

I love Jesus so much! I want to love him even more......