Psalm 51: 1-3 "Generous in love---God, give grace!
Huge in mercy---wipe out my bad record.
Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry.
I know how bad I've been; my sins are staring me down ...
God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life."
Psalm 55: 22-23 "Pile your troubles on
He'll carry your load, He'll help you out.
He'll never let good people topple into ruin."
Even when your best friend has betrayed you.
Psalm 56:8 "You've kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights,
Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book."
Psalm 57: 1-3 "Be good to me, God—and now! I've run to you for dear life.
I'm hiding out under your wings until the hurricane blows over.
I call out to High God, the God who holds me together."
I find no words to write as I read these verses written oh so long ago for me thisday.
Each tear written in your ledger; each ache written in your book.
Decide, o my soul, again and again and again: Either I cling to God as the great I AM or
reshape God into Who I want Him to be. 66 LL.
Am I clinging to God or to a change in my circumstance?
I'm hiding out under your wings until the hurricane blows over.
I call out to High God, the God who holds me together."
I find no words to write as I read these verses written oh so long ago for me thisday.
Each tear written in your ledger; each ache written in your book.
Decide, o my soul, again and again and again: Either I cling to God as the great I AM or
reshape God into Who I want Him to be. 66 LL.
Am I clinging to God or to a change in my circumstance?
Bev,
ReplyDeleteThank you for today's entry. This past weekend God brought me to Psalm 57:2 which I am clinging to as part of my 2010 Scripture Memory which says from the NIV "I cry out to God Most High,to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me. This scripture brings me much comfort.
Late last week a few symptoms from my forced season of rest began to show up. In His grace and mercy I was able to contact a dear friend for counsel and received excellent direction. I had no problem on Monday getting an appointment on Tuesday a.m. with this doc I had not seen in several years. I believe I received a very good diagnosis and now and in the process of moving up an already scheduled appt in mid/late July with another one of my doctors.
I say all this to realize I am on Plan A ... God is using these experiences for me to become the person He purposed in me as He created me.
From p.90 of 66LL "You assume I relieve struggle and replace it with rest. But I use struggle to uncover a rest beneath the struggle that no anguish can destroy. The struggle with fear and pain will continue. Only in the storm will you know there is an anchor."
I read this yesterday and was so blessed and encouraged. I observe so many of my Precious Pearls on this String knowing there is an anchor as we each work through our own issues as God has purposed for each one of us.
Yes, we are aliens on this earth. HEAVEN is our HOME.
Today I pray for Annette & Mike as they have and are preparing Lauren to receive Mike S. at the CR Beach Wedding this Saturday.
Bev, I pray for you and Bob as you prepare for the July 10th wedding of Blair and release another child to one more significant life adventure.
Deborah, you are such a writer...thank you for the time you take in creating such meaingful post to share with us. Twinkle you bless me richly.
I am so blessed by the diversity of all the Pearls on this String as each one post her comments. I have come to love each one of you so very much. Thank you Jesus for bringing each of us together.
Each and every day God is fulfilling His purpose in me and in each one of us. Praise the Lord!
Ok, I apologize for the previous long entry. God's Word, 66LL and each Pearl on this String fill me up and bless me so richly. Each Pearl is making a difference in my Life. Thank YOU.
ReplyDeleteI must say I am more than overjoyed to know that Abby was found so Annette could relax and enjoy the wedding.
Ang, Praise God for the attitude He has given you in the event of having the tree fall on your home. God is providing. PTL.
CiCi your faith shines through so brightly as you leave each post. Always seeking God's direction and best in your life.
Kim,(Something Beautiful) I have not seen you on this post for awhile and pray you are well. Possibly you may have made a post and I missed it.
JHPainter Girl...you know how I love you and am praying for your Dad, Roy today as he meets with the doctor that whatever the situation God will bring you and your family PEACE in the midst of the storm as I have referred to in Psalm 57:2 in the previous post.
FG...your insights are a blessing and the love of God shows through your post. Thank you for your wonderful contributions to this String of Pearls I have come to love you and the other Pearls so dearly.
Nise' I don't hear from you often yet when I read your post I am blessed. Thank you for your insights.
Mary Lou, how I love your name. My Aunt Mary Lou who went to be with Jesus over ten years ago was one of my favorite aunt from my Dad's family and Aunt Erleen from my Mom's family. I guess you would call both these ladies, "Wonder Woman". They were so creative and not afraid to step out of the box.
Thank you for sharing your Love of the LORD as one of the Pearls on this String.
Bev, words so fail me at the love I have for you and your family as I see God so enterwined in the post in everything you experience. Being our Mother Sring of Pearl with all that is going on in Your Life must be a God Calling as that is the only way I could see you being able to do this. I pray God keeps my schedule open so when we meet later this year face to face I will be able to be with each one of you.
Ok, I did it again(too long post) but all of this is just a Song I Must Sing. I posted a Sunday Song this past Monday on my blog.
www.SylviasSong.blogspot.com "Then Will The Very Rocks Cry Out". If we remain silent...
Praise God from whom all blessings flow for each of you.
Loving you. Sylvia
Sylvia, you are loved! Thank-you for your prayers. You are a mighty prayer warrior of God.
ReplyDeleteI am blessed every day in reading Bev's insights and words of wisdom and to see her heart for God and then each one of you who comment, and all of you write so well and express your hearts full of Him and it adds to my growth as a Christian and gives me new food to ponder on. May He continue to bless each one that reads this string of pearls...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sylvia! Your words are a gift to me. I so appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteAs some unexpected challenges arose today, I have taken comfort from Psalm 55: "Pile your troubles on God's shoulders - he'll carry your load, he'll help you out. He'll never let good people topple into ruin."
And I'm reminded that it's the challenges that keep me close to the Lord, so I thank Him for them.
I love you ladies dearly!
Thanks, Sylvia and the rest of you beautiful women who make up this String of Pearls.
ReplyDelete" I'm proud to praise God,
proud to praise God."
I'm glad I've come to a place where I feel more comfortable giving God all of the credit He deserves. Well, I hope I do more than I did in the past.
I felt the Earthquake this afternoon when I was on my lunch hour. I thought someone was playing a joke on me by shaking my car. Then I looked at the trees to see if the wind was strong enough to blow my car. Then, I thought I was just dizzy. It wasn't until later I heard on the radio about the earthquake. I'm seeing God's power all around me these days! It's a bit scary, but I know I'm safe in His arms! Just wanted to share that with you! Our God is SO good! I'm proud to be one of His chosen little girls!
Love you all. Since so many of you are from down south I may just say... I love y'all! I'm going to take my Praise and Worship music and head out for a long bike ride!
Angie xoxoxo
Thanks, Sylvia and the rest of you beautiful women who make up this String of Pearls.
ReplyDelete" I'm proud to praise God,
proud to praise God."
I'm glad I've come to a place where I feel more comfortable giving God all of the credit He deserves. Well, I hope I do more than I did in the past.
I felt the Earthquake this afternoon when I was on my lunch hour. I thought someone was playing a joke on me by shaking my car. Then I looked at the trees to see if the wind was strong enough to blow my car. Then, I thought I was just dizzy. It wasn't until later I heard on the radio about the earthquake. I'm seeing God's power all around me these days! It's a bit scary, but I know I'm safe in His arms! Just wanted to share that with you! Our God is SO good! I'm proud to be one of His chosen little girls!
Love you all. Since so many of you are from down south I may just say... I love y'all! I'm going to take my Praise and Worship music and head out for a long bike ride!
Angie xoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteAng, first let me say that I'm glad the tree didn't wipe you out nor the earthquake----that's something else to have both in a few days. Bob & I laughed at your 3 comments in a row and wondered if you posted during the earthquake??? You sound like a weight is being lifted off of you and I don't mean the tree! Love the lighthearted trust in a very Good God, no matter what! You are loved.
ReplyDeleteDear Dear Dear Sylvia, that was just beautiful for all of us. You have NO IDEA how your words from Psalm 55 sink deeply into my heart this weary day where the twists and turns of life have happened once again. Some day I will share with you what you did for me this very day! I just journaled about it---it's a place in my heart I will hold dear for our Beautiful God just showed up for me through you! How do you thank someone for that?? I'll let Him!
ReplyDeleteMary Lou, can you e-mail me?
ReplyDeleteI can't find your e-mail address!
You'll be glad you did.
Cici, I'll try to call you tomorrow. I kind of had some unexpected stuff going on today that deterred me from life and on top of that had a broken cell and a broken car. Voiceless. Walked a few miles to Verizon then to the grocery in 100 degree heat---sounds pitiful, doesn't it. It was good exercise but time consuming and no phone to talk on. It's fixed...will call tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLove you lots!
Just popping in to say hello and that things are going very well. I am so thankful Abby was found just in the nick of time. I kept telling myself it was an opportunity for faith and perspective. But these last few days have been so much more enjoyable knowing all is well at home, too. Home is where your family is, though and that is what we're experiencing here. Another family vacation where I watch my family interact and love, love, love feeling like old times, teasing and loving on each other. Today we leave for Xandari, and wedding festivities begin. THANK YOU all for your prayers and love.
ReplyDeleteWhen I return, let's see if we can't all get together some time at the ranch. If you would email me if you're interested, that would be great. awgeffert@gmail.com. We'll start making plans. Meanwhile, I am singing psalms of praise to my great God who brings me such a full heart this week.
In God's Grace and Mercy, I made the phone call again late yesterday moring to see the specialist and discovered Thursday, June 24 today is the last day He will be in the office for three weeks.
ReplyDeleteHis assistant got me in late yesterday afternoon for a sonogram and this afternoon I will get to see the specialist and recieve the report of the sonogram and His recommendations of what He believes is happening with my body. Only God could make that happen. HALLELUJAH! God opened up the freeways and I got so much accomplished yesterday and have more today. Thank you for your prayers. I pray for discernment and wisdom for both the doctor and me as we visit this afternoon. I desire TRUTH to be revealed and for God to cause me to be willing to do what it takes to get well that I may serve HIM more. I am believing God to fulfill His PURPOSE in ME today. Psalm 57:2 inspite of all the chaos going on in this world...God is at work and a lot of good is happening as well. Praise His Holy Name.
Another Song I Must Sing! Love you, Sylvia
Bev,
ReplyDeleteI am honored that God used me to bless you in some way. You are awesome as the Siesta Mama to this Pearl on the String.
Love you and all the Pearls God brought together on This String.
Sylvia
Ang,
ReplyDeleteWOW to experience an earthquake and tree falling on the house...I am so thankful you KNOW who God is and that even through both of these "Acts of God" Angie knows He is a Good God and powerful to save those which are lost.
Praise His Holy Name for saving us from our sinful selves.
Love you,
Sylvia
Another Song I must sing.