Thoughts

So, when I started this blog I promised myself that I would write at least one entry a week. Well, it has been over a month since I posted anything. I really am going to try and get better at it. So I am sitting here this morning with a nice cup of coffee, my bible and some good music. I take times like these for granted so much. Just sitting and being silent and listening to what Christ is saying to me. I listened to a sermon by Matt Chandler not to long ago and he said "find the things that stir  your affections for Christ and cling to them, and find the things that rob your affections for Christ and run from them." I love that. But it is so convicting to me as well. I find myself more often then not running after the things that rob my affections. But in the times like these with a hot cup of coffee, a quiet house, my bible,  and great music, I find my heart thankful for the affections God stirs in me towards him. These times turn out to be so rich and fulfilling.

Today in our present time we are scared. There are many unknowns. There are jobs being lost, money being lost. And as we watch our world it seems the overwhelming situations are not getting better anytime soon. But the great and amazing thing is we serve and worship a God who is bigger then all of this. Who knows our hurts, our needs, and our desires. I admit it is very scary right now, and I have to remind myself of how big our  God is and no matter what he will take care of me and my family. I leave you with a verse in Matthew. "But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? For the gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:30 & 32-33.

Lord, thank you for who you are and how you provide for us. Forgive us for making you small. Help us Lord we need you desperately. Thank you for these rich times in your word, and thank you for continuing to chase after our hearts even when we run. We long to love you more and much much deeper, so help us oh God. Thank you for being a great Father. Amen. Hallelujah, God is Here!

Grace and Love,

Stan