I Will be Found!

"Unless the Lord builds the house it's builders labor in vain." Psalm 127

Think about your home, your family, your daily life. Whose house are you building on? The thought of doing a task and feeling like it's not accomplishing anything is a frustrating feeling. If I tried to go out today and run a marathon I would certainly try in vain. I have not trained or prepared for such an event and I would certainly fail. It's the same with our life - if we try to do it on our own we will fail. It is not until we come before our Heavenly Father, seeking his direction in every area of our life that we will be able to build. God's way - not my way. I want God to lead my life not me. I can look back and see what happens to me when I attempt to lead. I become more stressed, more anxious, more fearful, more...etc. the list goes on. When I truly give my life to Jesus, I mean really give it - it is then that I have freedom from these things. I have actually had times when I can feel inside of me that I have really given my life to him to take care of and lead. I have such peace and confidence. Then I get hit with one of those days when I tried to pick it back up again and those fears and anxiety come right back. It is so important to recognize when Satan is attacking with doubts and fears. They can really take you down - but in Christ we are lifted up.

Acts 6 talks about Stephen. He was a man full of God's grace and power. Opposition arose from members of the Synagogue. I love what was said about Stephen. "All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel." I picture a face that is so peaceful and joyful looking. How could he have such a beautiful look on his face when he is standing trial. It was the Spirit of Christ shining through him. That same Spirit is there for us too. It was not for just "back then" but a gift for you and for me. As a Christian we already have the Spirit of Christ living within us. Do you realize that? You have the Spirit of Christ - the comforter! That is so amazing and powerful. Spend time in prayer - not just asking for everything in your life to work out, but just spend time with Jesus. I know that it seems hard - spending time with your invisible creator - but he asks us to spend time with him. This is where you will be filled up - and the Spirit of Christ that is already within you will begin to shine through you - yes, like it did for Stephen. People will begin to see that within you and your life will begin to change. Personal time in the word of God and personal prayer time is such precious time and when you make that a priority in your day you will long for it daily.

Here is the promise "Then you will call upon me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found declares the Lord." Claim this promise in your life - TODAY! I love this promise - may it bring comfort to you today.