(I used to journal before going to work at Kohl’s. That all shifted when I started driving a school bus! Four o’clock in the morning is early enough! So here is what I wrote from that morning back in 2015. I am grateful that the Lord still works this way, over and over again!)
Father, thank You for a good night’s rest. I ask that Your hand be upon me this day, that I be focused, and that my preparations for worship Sunday align with what You want to accomplish. Work through me to advance Your kingdom here on earth.
Colossians 3:16-17 (<<click here to read the passage)
Lord, may I never cease to be astonished at how You work in my life! I sit down and write out my opening prayer before reading this morning’s text, and already, You are guiding my thoughts in the direction they should go! Praise You, Lord!
I’m to “Let the message about [You], in all its richness, fill [my life].” I’m to “teach and council… with all the wisdom” You give me. You direct me in my song selections for worship. I am so grateful that You work in my life. Help me to keep in mind at all times that I am Your representative to the world.
As I sit here this morning, my mind touches on many words that deal with yielding to You – submission, control, direct, guide, give over myself, and I’m sure there are many more. From a human perspective, they, many times, have a negative connotation; slavery and servitude come to mind. But in my relationship with You, the words are not negative but bring a sense of peace and security. For this relationship is not based on fear or greed or hate or with intent to hurt and destroy. Our relationship is based on LOVE! I yield to You because I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that You want what is best for me. And even though I may not always understand, You see the big picture of my life. I love You. I trust You. What better reason do I have for giving my life to You?
(June 25th, 2015, Thurs, 7:29 am)
June 6th, 2024, Thurs, 6:10 pm
