God Notions

 Isaiah 55:8  For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.

I remember the day when I made peace with not always understanding God’s ways. In my past I had been betrayed, beaten, robbed, I was lonely and alone. I worked so very hard to make things work in my life, yet I always ended up on the wrong end of most situations. The day I made the connection: when I am obedient to God and His Word, even if I doubt, when I obey, circumstances work out. I’m not saying I didn’t suffer consequences for poor decisions I had already made, but at that moment when I made up my mind to obey God, regardless of what others thought of me or did, I began to see God’s faithfulness every day. The more I walked with Him, the more I recognized His leading. My walk with Christ became less burdensome and grew into a joy, His yoke really is light!

Still, sometimes the logic of God is so illogical to me:

He promised a King and came as a little baby born into poverty.

He promised a Savior and in order to save, my Savior had to die. 

He promises a life of abundance when I willingly give up everything. 

He promises freedom when I commit to serve.

Father,

You are so much more than I can comprehend.

Your thoughts and ways are right and just. They are perfect in every way.

Your promises are unequaled and Your faithfulness is steadfast.

Your word is never-changing, timeless, life-giving and ever true.

Thank you for keeping Your promises.

Lord Jesus,

My heart is full of gratitude for Your coming into this world, suffering and ultimately dying for my sins and reconciling me to God.

You died once and now live. You are The Living God, my living Hope

Holy Spirit,

I pray You will always keep me on the path that is pleasing to my Lord. Regardless of my circumstances and understanding, please protect my heart, my mind, my spirit.

I ask for understanding and guidance as I read the Bible. Draw me near Lord, grow in me the desire to know You more.