Does anyone else ever wish you had a tape recorder going in your head when you get a good idea to write about but don't have time to sit down and do it? That's been me all week. I've resorted to keeping a notebook nearby at all times so that I can just quickly jot down what I'm thinking. Sometimes it's a scripture that comes to mind, sometimes it's an entire devotional. Other times, I just wish I could sit down and write about what my kids are learning in school, and here at home. I've always been a big journal person, but this season in my life is tough to find time for one blog entry a week, let alone my personal daily journal!
This morning I was really meditating on my current memory verse. It's Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe".
This verse has really been applicable in many areas of my life as I have thought about it in the past 24 hours. There are so many things in this life that cause us to be "all shook up." There are the major natural disasters, like the 7.6 earthquake that happened two days ago in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. Then there are the personal shakers. Sometimes it might be an unexpected bill that throws the budget for a loop. It could be that things are getting a little shaky at work, as they are for my DH right now. Or maybe it's just a random phone call, like the one my friend got yesterday, that shakes you up. Whatever the cause may be, we all have shaky moments.
But there is One who will not be shaken. He is Jesus Christ. He is our Rock, our Stronghold, and our Fortress. So whenever I feel like my world has been shaken, I am going to remember Hebrews 12:28. And I am going to be thankful, and worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. I might even give a shout "Hallelujah!" because God deserves my praise no matter what the circumstances might be. :)
Have a great weekend all. Don't forget to stop by for more great Company Girl Coffee over at Home Sanctuary!
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing these encouraging (and timely) words with us. I hope you can get better sleep this weekend. I'm craving cider and sleep too. =)
Yes, we all need that recorder. Sorry to hear that things aren't going as smoothly as you like. Hang in there. Thanks for sharing the verse.
Thank you for being my friend, when shaky or stable. Love you! Thanks for the reminder of who to lean on through it all.
That is an awesome verse, Melissa! I'm going to steal it for my memory verse, too. would you mind?
Oh man, I know what you mean about being shaken! And stretched. I'm soooo glad you shared this today, I'm very excited about getting it down into my heart.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my "welcome basket." I thought it was simply too lovely not to share it. I thought many bloggy friends might like to use a few of the ideas to welcome their guests and make them feel treasured and loved!! I was so touched the ladies at the conference, who did not know me, had used my blog to find out what things were my favorites. Of course, at the top of my list is my Baby Grands!
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Blessings.
I'd like to have a recorder just to remind me of what I'm suppose to be doing! Thanks for the encouraging words!
I know what you mean about that recorder...I, too, have resorted to the pencil and paper method to help me out!
Thanks for the great words on this post...
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