If we seek God we will find Him in the still small voice of Holy Spirit. Gods love given in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ covers a multitude of the sins of mankind.
Jeremiah 29:12–14 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart…
Holy Spirit strengthens and enables us to remain faithful to God. Prayer for ourselves, our families and all of our neighbors helps us to place our sorrows and our joys into the hands of a loving Father. In Jesus we are united, in the love of the Father, we abide and exist when culture tells us we should hate those who are different than us, He tells us to love and pray for them. They know not what they do!
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Faith pleases God and enable Him to work in our lives and in the lives of those we pray for! Holy Spirit prays for us in troubling times when words escape us. Carla
Faith entails believing that God exists. He has revealed Himself in these last days through His Son, Jesus (Heb 1:2). Faith also entails believing that God rewards those who seek Him. Faithlife Study Bible
The word comes is used repeatedly in Hebrews to refer to the privilege of drawing near to God (4:16; 7:25; 10:1, 22). Here the author of Hebrews explains that faith is mandatory for those who approach Him (10:22). God rewards not only those who seek Him, but those who do good works in the Holy Spirit’s power (Revelation 22:12). The NKJV Study Bible
Hebrews 7:19 for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
1 Chronicles 28:9 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Romans 3:11 There is none who understands;There is none who seeks after God.
The Talmud reminds us all, "Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it."
A “work” that is fueled by, and sustained by, courage.
This week, I choose to invite this self, this vulnerable broken Terry, to the table to speak. The sacrament of the present becomes a place for the “work” of honesty, and confession and learning, and empathy and mercy, and healing.
And here’s the good news:
we will not lose laughter,
we will not lose wonder and awe,
we will not lose gratitude and gladness,
we will not lose empathy and compassion.
we will not lose the healing power of dance.
They will all be strengthened.
And the gift? Courage spills when we embrace and reassure the joy in our soul. Sabbath Moments
May the light of your soul bless your work
with love and warmth of heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring light and
renewal
to those who work with you
and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never exhaust you.
May it release wellsprings of refreshment,
inspiration, and excitement.
May you never become lost in bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find hope in your heart,
approaching your new day with dreams,
possibilities, and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed,
sheltered, and protected.
May your soul calm, console, and renew you.
To Bless the Space Between Us, by John O’Donohue
…we travel through challenging and changing circumstances, and we need sanctuary on our journey too. Difficult seasons wear on our physical, mental, and emotional strength. Jesus Himself reminds us that "in this world [we] will have trouble" (John 16:33, NIV), so the question is not whether trouble will come but where we can find strength when it does.
Today's scripture answers that question for us. Even more, it gives us a promise: "They who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles ..." (Isaiah 40:31).
The eagle was the most powerful bird of prey known in Isaiah's time and culture (ancient Israel in the 700s B. C.). Based on modern scientific estimates, about half an eagle's body weight comes from the muscles in its wings, which allow it to fly higher and farther than other birds. But even beyond natural explanation, God provides supernatural strength the world cannot offer. Scripture contains many references to eagles illustrating God's strength and protection (Exodus 19:4; Proverbs 30:19; Jeremiah 49:22).
As for Isaiah 40:31, this message was initially directed to Israelites who were spiritually and physically exhausted from living in Babylonian exile. In their waiting for God to deliver them, they had lost sight of His power. But Isaiah reminded them that the key to waiting well would be turning their focus from their strength to the Lord's.
The Hebrew word translated "wait" in Isaiah 40:31 is quavah. It is also defined as "look for, hope, and expect." Biblical waiting means actively seeking God with a heart of humble dependence on Him. This includes studying God's Word and applying its wisdom to our circumstances. It includes praying "without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17), which fosters an intimate relationship with God as our hearts open to His leading. First5
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