Ponderings

So many things going on in my mind lately, Lord.  Wonderings, decisions, planning and thanksgiving.  Just decided it all needs to be written down.  May that clear my brain to continue on my walk with You. 

My health- increasing areas of pain and exhaustion.  I feel like Job in chapter 2.  Yes, this too shall pass.  Right now though it is here and I need Your all-sufficient grace to get through it all.

“So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.”  Job 2:7

“He replied... ‘Shall we accept good from God and not trouble?’”  Job 2:10

The election results- You are in control and I know that You will use this all together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose, yet my heart aches for this nation and how we have forgotten that we need to follow You in all we do. 

“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”  John 13:7

“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”  Jeremiah 29:11

Christmas- Every time I go into stores I see few or no Christmas reminders that the birth of Your Son is the real reason for celebrating Christmas.  Political correctness has seemingly taken over and Your Son is lost among the secular commercialism of the Christmas season.  How that must break Your heart much more than it does mine.  

“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders.  And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6

So many things going on in my brain, Lord.  I give them all to You, Abba Father.  You alone change hearts, minds and souls.  As I consider all of these things, please don’t let me forget that I am to be content in and to praise You in all circumstances.  Prayer and praise to You always and to You alone, Father.  May I be humble and contrite before You as You shower  me with You peace about the many things that I have on my mind.  You are enough and You are in control.  Keep my eyes on You.

“Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2