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Two statements made by the Preserver of Life, Joseph, show a changed life: 
"God has made me forget all my troubles and all my father’s household."
"God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering."
Can we say it?
For me to say this on this particular day is just
Mile-high Grace! What a milestone and we deserve nothing.
But this Joseph---a gold chain around his neck. 2nd in the chariot parade.
Aligned with nobility. Bow the knee.
Yes, he forgot all his troubles but the utterance of a name floods to tears.
This is still the land of his affliction. He still holds warm love for his dad.
But this Joseph---a gold chain around his neck. 2nd in the chariot parade.
Aligned with nobility. Bow the knee.
Yes, he forgot all his troubles but the utterance of a name floods to tears.
This is still the land of his affliction. He still holds warm love for his dad.
"God has made me forget all my troubles."
Genesis 41:51
DEAR GOD, CHANGE ME IN ONE OF THESE 10,000 MOMENTS, May I not look back in angst anymore. May it be negligible. May I care more about the present moment, future kingdom moments. Change us somewhere today where we don't even know. That we may not travel with past baggage cahorting behind us like 8-roller luggage. Grace upon Grace. Pile it mile high. Oh God. May we deeply forgive anyone who has wronged us. From yesterday to yesteryear. Warm our hearts with your Grace.
PHOTO: Stood smack dab at this Santa Rosa spot crying white-hot tears to God about once upon a January 13th. And a strange lady walked up to me and said: God told me to tell you that He will be with you in this. He already is.
I'm overwhelmed by grace. I'm claiming Genesis 41:51. Last week my husband was told he was being laid off from one of his 3 jobs. Last night he was told he was accepted unanimously into a new job, with higher pay and the possibility it may become full time in the future.
ReplyDeleteFor both of us, your words today are a reminder to let go of the past, to let go of heavy baggage and possessions that drag us down and follow Christ with gratitude and grace.
Wow....praising God for the new job for your husband with higher pay and possibility of it being full time in the future. God has truly gone before you and is coming behind you. His grace is so marvelous.
DeleteI am entering a whole new place in my life. I have known for quite a while that I had a problem with my right eye. It has gotten worse since going to the Dr in Oct. of last year. There is a wrinkle in the macula in my right eye.Bright light really bothers me and at times I see double.like when someone is speaking, Ie the preacher. If I turn my head just right,.there are two of him. Goes away....but....and when I drive the sun or even a glare just drives me crazy and really messes with my depth perception. My Dr is very hard to get into. He goes to my church but I do not see him very often for it is a big building. I had prayed that I would be able to run into him and thus be able to get in to see him much sooner than three months or longer. My husband ran into him on Sunday morning and told him my problem was worse and the Dr said who to ask for when I called. I was praising God all day on Sunday. Thanking Him for His provision. Called Monday morning,,,,had a cancelation at1:45....I see a specialist at 1:20 tomorrow. Thought it could be months. Could be a while before surgery but will know tomorrow. This surgery has only been around the last five years. This would be horrible to have to live with. Can be fixed. Bad news it will accelerate the growth of the cataract on that eye which at the moment is not as bad as the one on the left eye! That could have to come off within months or could be years. I have been anxious about this because of my heart. Am still o blood thinner till at least February 9th. As far as I know my heart is still in sinus rhythm. do not have any idea what being put to sleep could do to the rhythm. It's not a long surgery but still. God made our bodies to work so beautifully toghether. The eye and the heart are simply amazing. I can see where He has gone before me, so I know He is coming behind me and I know that He is standing beside me. I have the God of the angel armies on my side. Only He knows what lies ahead. As we age, our bodies do not last, everything for the most part goes south...but I know He made me and He has carried me all of these years. Clinging to Him as I age and things happen over which I did not bring on myself but just the process of aging. Growing old s not for sissies. Blessings on each one of you. Will appreciate your prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh! Mary Lou!!!! Thank you for sharing with us from your humble and tender and warm love. You have a beautiful heart. So full of faith and hope and courage. Of course, I will pray for you! My heart goes out to you----the eye and the heart----both a lifeline. What big issues and an even bigger God that you will rely on! Love you so!
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing Jan! I mean, that was so quick, too! Just precious. Just made me so happy on the inside for you both! Thank you, God!
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