the vantage point of joy

 ♪Great Aunt Maurine

At a hundred and three

Said, “write Scripture on your heart

For when You need it”♪

Monday, July 7, 2025  (5:27 a.m.)

Father God,

I absolutely needed it last night. As far back as late morning actually

 Was it stubbornness that kept me from turning to You in my upset? Or something much deeper?

Forgive me Lord. It’s only now that I recognize my absolute won’t-fulness 

(6:22 a.m.)

Or was it truly couldn’t-fulness?

From the vantage point of joy that truly comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5) my hindsight is coming much more clearly into focus. Again I say, “Forgive me Father.”

I allowed frustration to overtake acceptance. Annoyance superseded joy and delight.

I was so blinded by my want and will I couldn’t (or was it wouldn’t?) see the hurt and pain my words and actions were causing another. Forgive me Father. This entire ordeal was absolutely NOT one of my finer moments.

Work in me I pray. Teach me the very fine art of coming to You in ALL things. At all times. Especially when my self-righteous attitudes cause such a degree of sadness for another.

♪There Is Power

In the name of Jesus

There is power

Power in His name♪

And I refused it yesterday. Refused? Or forgot?

Again I ask (Matthew 7:7a) You to work in me Lord. Remove all that needs to be gone from my heart, soul, mind and strength that I will truly come to reflect Your glory (Proverbs 25:4; Malachi 3:3).

Thank You Jesus for coming into this world (John 3:16). Not to judge, but to save (v. 17).

Do all You must in, with, by, through and for me that I will truly learn to love as You would have me love. Wholly. Freely. Forgivingly. With kindness. And without reservation. Truly from the vantage point of Your great love. And joy.

Use me as only You know is best. I love, need, trust and want You Blessed God.

♪Lord, I Need You, oh, I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You♪

Thank You for Your faithfulness. Praise You for Your power. Amen.

(355 words ~ 7:22 a.m.)