One day at a time

I woke up feeling like any other day of the last 18 months of testing. Tired and exhausted from grind wondering how long this trial will last. Laurel went to work early today. As she left, our dog Sampson started coughing. This had happened before and was quite scary. If I had to guess, he probably tried eating a firewood chip. We burn with wood during the winter. We had to give him hydrogen peroxide to invoke vomiting the last time and it wasn’t a pretty thing. So I called Laurel and asked for her to come into agreement in prayer for him. When we got off the phone from praying, he took his favorite toy, lamb chop, and dropped it at my feet asking to me to play with him. Praise God for healing our sweet boy so quickly!

It’s still quite dark at the moment. And the light of the fireplace is warming the area near us. I feel God reminding me about his word yesterday. How he is giving me sheets of paper to write down his words. He asked me to keep my writing utensil sharp. As if he was saying to be ready at any time to listen and write what he is saying.

I feel his presence this morning as instrumental worship music plays gently in the background. He is asking me to prepare a place for him to speak through me. He is also now reminding me of the kind comment I received on my video this morning. How he sends people to encourage us when we are in need.

I pray that the light of his understanding would illuminate us to the full calling of the work he has planned for us. That we would hear his voice and listen to his instruction obediently doing all he asks without hesitation of delay. For in the delay is a lack of trust, faith and belief that he is God and has our best interest at heart.

Oh how I’ve missed these early undistracted mornings with my savior. Something about the solace of being alone in the morning before the sun comes up. I think it has something to do with the amount of people awake and going about their day. Something about the quiet and stillness that lends itself to a quicker experience of God’s presence. I heard that one of the astronauts that landed on the moon said it was easy to hear God up there. I’m guessing it has to do with less interference with our communication with the father. From what the Bible says, spirits are by region or territories. (Mark 5:1-20)

I feel the spirit of the Lord calling to me asking me to pen his words. He is saying… Don’t be troubled or worried about things you cannot control. Avoid the pitfall that most people make by making the battle their own. Let me fight for you. Let me go to battle for you. For this fight is not your own but mine. Let me take the brunt of the battle. Trust and know that I am God. Your deliverer and strong tower in whom you can trust. Many are battle weary when it is not their own to bare. I have never meant for you to be on the frontline of this battle. If you feel weary, it is ok to rest. Rest within the comfort of my protection. My arms are large enough for all who run to me. Oh how I love each and every one of you. Do not worry about tomorrow. Give it to me. Focus on one day at a time and do not try to overcome on your own. It is in me that you can overcome. By resting in my promises and the peace that I have for you. I long for you to trust in me and not worry. For when you do it opens up a peace like no other. All I want is for you to look to me for all your needs, wants and desires. I want to be the treasure and provision that you seek. Doing it on your own will make you weak. Do not trust in your own understanding but rely on me. For my ways are not your ways. In the waiting I am revealing my goodness and showing you that I can be trusted. Take time to seek me and rest. Even young men grown weary and stumble. But those who wait on me will renew their strength. Take in one day at a time and keep your focus on me. The author and finisher of your faith. And you will make it through, one day at a time.