Welcome to a new week. I have been beginning the past few weeks with
what is called a “mind dump” where I share some of the things that are running
through my mind as well as some happenings from the previous week and weekend. So, here it goes again, and I pray that some
of this may resonate with you.
Psalm
139:23-24 (NASB)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know
my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in
the everlasting way.
- Life can be difficult, yet God will show up,
increase our insight and let us see that through the difficultly there is a
purpose. Read the Bible.
- I am tired of politics and the political
ads. Guess we are in for many more
months of this stuff. Praying for our
president and future president is important.
- Listening the stories of the people I
encounter is one of my favorite things.
Awesome to see how God works in lives.
- As a dad and a husband I am responsible for
my family which is not always easy. I
love to see them enjoying life, but it is easier to live without worry. Protecting is important but not always easy.
- I love my wife and kids. I will protect them.
- Wedding are lots of work, but they are
awesome events too.
- Seeking God takes time and energy. I am learning to let God have the time frame,
and it goes much better when I rest in Him and stop demanding what I think is
best.
Nehemiah 2:20 NLT
“I replied, “The God of heaven will help us
succeed. We, his servants, will start rebuilding this wall. But you have no
share, legal right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.””
- That verses comes from Nehemiah, and the way
he dealt with the people who opposed him and God’s people is encouraging to me.
- We will have struggles. People will oppose us. We will deal with confusion. It is critical to know with confidence that
we belong to God.
- Depression sucks.
- I don’t want any one to break in to my
house. No, I will protect it. I must also protect my mind and my heart from
what destroys and distracts.
- Some people just don’t get it and are
difficult to deal with.
- Satan really is our enemy. He is trying to keep us from following
God. That is a reason why we need to
know who we are and what our place in life it.
- It is time to learn that we must accumulate
stuff that lasts and not just what makes us feel good.
Psalm 119:103-105
NASB
How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to
my path.
- God gives us opportunities to learn and grow,
but He will not shove that down our throats.
- I really like chocolate.
- Stopping to listen to God will clear up much
of what I am confused about. His wisdom
makes life so much easier.
- Hurting people hurt people, and hurting
people need some of our time. Stop and
listen. Give a hug.
- I still am shocked by the things that happen
in our world.
- Slowing down for a few minutes often provides
a new perspective.
- Shutting my mouth also turns off the noise
around me.
- I like water.
- Diabetes sucks.
- Death is something we all have to deal with,
but lately there are a lot of people dealing with the sickness of and even
death of their parents. I miss my mom.
- Life is meant to be enjoyed. Letting God show you things in your life
helps that. Not letting people rob you
of your joy makes life better.
- Daily injections of Scripture in my life make
life much better.
That
is enough for now. May God bless you
this week especially as you and I seek Him.
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