rejoicing

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 (6:54 a.m.)

♫Hallelujah Jesus…♫

Blessed Lord, how exciting it is for me when the first words which come to mind when I think to start tapping the keys is “an utterance of praise as an expression of worship or rejoicing”. Mm, Lord. Rejoicing – or showing great joy or delight.

Mm. Yes, Lord. Who besides You knew that great joy and delight can be found in the absolute simplest of things. Patient and loving communication. Forgiveness. Working together for a common goal. You Lord. You are in charge of all of this for us.

In The Message Bible, Dr. Luke quotes Jesus as telling the excited returning missionary teams, who had been sent out in pairs to preach and heal, “See what I’ve given you? Safe passage… No one can put a hand on you. All the same, the great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you. Not what you do for God but what God does for you – that’s the agenda for rejoicing.” (Luke 10:17-20)

Rejoicing in my relationship with You! Yes Lord!

(8:34 a.m.)

Interesting situation here, Lord. One minute I’m all in praising You and rejoicing over Your goodness and grace. And the very next, I’m being rude to my husband because my feelings got hurt. Thank You Lord for the work You are doing in both of us that allows us to see what’s going on. And even if in the actual moment we’re not ready, willing, or able to change any of it, we’re still full on aware of what’s happening! That right there is growth and yet another reason for full on rejoicing!

Rejoicing in the work You are doing in each of us. Rejoicing in the fact that our ‘names ARE written in heaven’ (Luke 10:20).

Bless You Father. Praise You. Thank You. I love You! Amen.

(321 words ~ 8:46 a.m.)