Seeing God's Greatness...in the Everyday
I desperately wanted to show you something today, and not just write to you about it. So sit back, relax and enjoy our very first video blog entry. I hope it gets you thinking today. Chime in anytime. I love reading your thoughts.
Blessings,
Priscilla
"Help thou my unbelief"
It is Thanksgiving and a time for giving Thanks and I do thank God for His awesome blessings. For the last few weeks loneliness and this overwhelming sense of loneliness has engulfed my soul. I am 52 years old and I have repeatedly asked God for my husband. I say "my" because I can not imagine this life with out love, but now I have hardly ANY faith because for years I have asked, begged and pleaded with God to send me a companion, to not let me suffer this loneliness and to help me stop crying. HE DOES NOT ANSWER, nor does He hear me. I need prayer. I do not know how much more I can take of this loneliness. It feels so bad that in the silence of being alone it is so loud that it drowns out the sounds of my praise. Please help!!
Re: help thou my unbelief
Sweet R.Anne!! My heart aches for you as I read your post...I CANNOT imagine how you are feeling! I can feel your heartache through your words. I do know for sure that you have a Father in heaven who cares for you deeply although you feel as though He is far away. I will certainly be praying for you tonight! Praying for strength, a peace that overwhelms your soul, and a powerful love so strong that it overcomes you!! How I know you must be hurting!
I just finished a bible study on the book of Esther by Beth Moore. She gave a great insight into Isaiah 40:31..Yet those who wait for the Lord shall will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
Beth said as long as we are waiting for the "thing" in our life to happen that our strength will always be depleted. But, as long as we are waiting on the Lord, our strength will always be renewed! I'm praying that prayer for you right now...that your strength will be renewed.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made...a precious woman in the eyes of the Lord! He loves you and cares about you. He also has a tremendous plan for you, R.Anne...Hold on, sweet sister and know when you don't have the strength to hold on, that he is holding onto you with a tight grip!!
He hears you
R.Anne, God hears your prayer. He knows your hearts desire. Hold on to His unchanging hand. He hasn't failed you. Remember God's plan may not be your plan for your life. He may feel like it's not time to bless you with a companion just yet. You're a special woman & He has a special plan for your life.
Have you learned to discern the voice of God? Priscilla's book 'Discerning the Voice of God' can help you recognize when God is speaking to you. It has surely helped me in my journey. He may have given you your answer & you haven't recognized His voice. And patience is key R.Anne. Lord knows we all have to pray for that! And that's gonna be my prayer for you. That God gives you patience as you wait for His answer in your life. Don't allow the enemy to come in & engulf your soul with doubts about what God won't do or when he'll do it. No one knows the hour in which he'll appear. But I pray that you will be ready & accepting of His answer no matter what it may be.
God loves you. And there are so many more people in your life who love you too. Reflect on that. Priscilla's blog last night encourages us to reflect on how good & magnificient God has been in our lives. Take a moment everyday to think of His goodness as I pray that God will continue to bless your life. You are worthy! You are special! You are blessed beyond compare. Allow God to continue to magnify in you so that you'll understand His plan for your life. Trust God's timing. He's always there!
Hang in there!
First of all, I like your initials..."R. Anne," nice :).
I will pray that you will sense God's presence and plan for you in a new way. You are hurting, but I pray that He will give you hope for a good future...that you'll be filled with peace in spite of your situation. God can do this for you...and He will give you the grace to wait for your prince, and contentment in singleness until that day.
God bless you...you are among sisters here! Though we all have different experiences, we share a faith in the One who calls us and want to encourage each other in Him.
Boy, I should have read your
Boy, I should have read your blog in the morning, Priscilla. Now, I'm going to be thinking about God's awesome power all night...What an incredible thought... Reminded me of Nicole C. Mullen's words in her song Redeemer...
Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
and Who told the ocean you can only come this far?
and Who showed the moon where to hide 'til evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?
Well I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives:
Let all creations testify
Let this, life within me cry
I know my Redeemer lives, yeah
Well, if I can go to sleep soon- :), I certainly will look in the morning for God's awesomeness as we begin our homeschool day. Thank you for sharing and challenging us.
Thank You
I just wanted to thank you for your ministry. I met you when you were in Raleigh, NC in 2007 for Whole Woman Day at Providence Baptist Church and your CDs from that and your talks in 2005 have blessed me since. I have been going through some God growing pains as of late and stumbled upon one while cleaning the den. I listened to it again in the car all day yesterday and cried a few times at how relevant your words were to how I was feeling. At AC Moore I gave the Salvation Army bell ringer extra money and told him it was because of his singing (Joy to the World) and that it was such a blessing to me as I needed to hear that when I did. When I came out he asked if he could get another hug and he told me "Whatever you are going through, God is real and He is there"....I told him I was a Christian and he said he could tell from looking at me. I swear to you that man was an angel as though God and reached down and hugged me himself. Between your message and that man, I felt God's presence in a very real way...something I have been asking for. Later on when I got home, I made time for God, in His word, and am working hard to make that a priority in my life. I never thought I would look forward to my time in His word, but I am starting to. This morning I did the thing you suggested about pretending your bed is an altar and presenting yourself as a living sacrifice to God each day. Love that. Thank you for your ministry and for always reminding us not to let anything (studies, conferences, etc.) substitute for building our own relationship with the Lord and spending time in His word specifically. It is so encouraging to see God at work through you.
Great blog
Priscilla,
As I was walking to Kroger yesterday I was reminded, again, about the beauty and majesty of our Lord. It was just such a calm, beautiful day. The sky was clear and gorgeous. I just felt like I could really feel God (even on a walk to Krogers). Thanks for those verses from Job. That is why I love the Word so much...I've read Job a few times and that passage never stood out to me. I love that He reveals something new to us everyday if we will let Him. I read Genesis chapter one during my quiet time yesterday and it ties in for me to your blog entry. I just love how He works!
I'm a new member at OCBF and need to come introduce myself. I am really glad that I found your ministry and am glad you started blogging. And, I saw you with your little guys Sunday...they are just precious.
Hi Amber, I would LOVE to
Hi Amber,
I would LOVE to meet you. Please come on over one Sunday!
Bless you today.
Priscilla
God is definitely REAL
Priscilla, I just read your entry from last night & it is so touching to reflect back on how good God has been in our lives. My family & I had just moved to a new city in May of this year. After only being here a month I had, what some would think as, a terrible car accident. The driver of a suv began to come into my lane, without looking, & ran me off the road. I tried to keep control & for a minute I thought I had. I made my way back onto the road but was headed into the other driver's direction. To avoid hitting her, I turned back to the right & into the gravel again & I knew that I couldn't recover. In an instant my explorer flipped over 2 times. I was wearing my seat belt & I was conscious throughout this whole ordeal. When I saw the first shattered glass racing before my eyes I stayed calm, closed my eyes, & stayed still as I continued to roll. God was with me the whole time because I walked away without a scratch or a broken bone. (Thank you Lord)
But what I have learned since that incredible day is, the blessing wasn't for me....it was for my husband & 2 boys. I had to get out of HIS way & allow HIS grace & mercy to work in them. So many times we take things, people, opportunities, & even God for granted. But everyday since that June afternoon my children display their love for me. My husband is soooooo......I can't explain it. God is good & HE is real in all our lives. So this Thanksgiving I'm not only thankful to be here to share in this holiday with my family but I'm thankful for God's grace & mercy that HE has bestowed upon my loved ones life.
So to everyone I say Be Optimistic.Stay Focused.Be Encouraged. God is REAL & He's with you always.
Our God is amazing in His design!
My daughter was home from school today with a fever. I was explaining to her that God allows our bodies to have fevers to help regulate our body temps. Even the way our bodies are designed to want to sleep to get better is amazing. It's been cool to think about how God designed our bodies to "heal" despite having sicky home today.
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