However, I just wanted to say that fellowship with God is a sweet sweet thing, Yesterday completely out of the blue...(simply meaning I was not praying or in the word or even thinking of God) but out of the blue, walking out to my car for my break I looked up at the sky where the sun was pouring through the clouds as it set and I felt the grace and love of God envelope me like a warm hug. Tears filled my eyes (as they are apt to do) as I stared at that magnificent sky and meditated on the fact that the creator of that sky and the universe, loves me and offers relationship with me! Wow that is a breathtaking thought! I know I have quoted it before but it is just so wonderful and so true!
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good.
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.
Now for just a quick little update:
I am now 17 days into my ban on entertainment and it is going great. I feel my desire for entertainment ever waning. It has been so beneficial to my soul. I am seriously considering extending it for another month.
My application etc is being presented to the missions board on Thursday this week!! So hopefully by the beginning of next week I will know if I am accepted or not! Your prayers are very appreciated!
"No joy on earth is equal to the bliss of being all taken up with love to Christ. If I had my choice of all the lives that I could live, I certainly would not choose to be an emperor, nor to be a millionaire, nor to be a philosopher, for power and wealth and knowledge bring with them sorrow. But I would choose to have nothing to do but to love my Lord Jesus - nothing, I mean but to do all things for His sake, and out of love for Him."
Charles Spurgeon
I love how God has been speaking to you through the sky and clouds lately! I was inspired by what you said, "the Creator of that sky and the universe, loves me and offers relationship with me!" You are right, that is a "Wow!" What an amazing God we serve!
ReplyDeleteDad and I are praying for your application, as are many of my friends! Love you!
~Mom