no matter what

Thursday, September 20, 2018 (5:16 a.m.)

Holy God,

It’s a big day around here. Lots of planning. And packing. I’m looking to You for all that is needed Father.

Some of our plans have already changed.

(6:06 a.m.)

And still I continue looking to You. Searching Your Word. Asking Your guidance in where You would lead this morning’s time with You.

Holy God, I love You. First and foremost.

(6:20 a.m.)

You know our hearts. Our minds. How I thank You that You love us, no matter what. I have trouble even beginning to understand what that means. No matter what?

I read of the hope that is found in You. Your glory. Your promises. Your Spirit in us. You are so good. And I continue tripping over my own darting thoughts.

I know the things I think I want. Safety. Comfort. Your presence. Your guidance.

I start reading in one area (Paul’s letters to the Corinthians) and shift over to Psalms and Proverbs. Focus my prayer Father. All the rambling I am doing right now is representative of my somewhat tentative state.

There are great unknowns out there. Mm... no matter what, You are constant. You do not change. Our circumstances, our plans, even our hearts’ desires are not permanent. Thank You that You are. Your love is.

Right now I am reading in Habakkuk. No matter what, You are good. We have doubts. You never change. You are our true source of hope. Thank You Father.

As this day continues to unfold, how I ask You to lead and guide us through it. I look to You for all blessing and keeping (Numbers 6:24). Habakkuk knew You to be faithful.

“The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He will make me as sure-footed as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains” (Habakkuk 3:19). Y-O-U are our strength and safety! No matter what.

Thank You for Your Truth. And Your presence. Thank You for our struggles. And growth. Thank You for plans. And changes. Thank You that You are good. No matter what!

Thank You Father. Thank You. Use us this day exactly as You know is best. I love You. I thank You. Amen.

(376 words ~ 7:20 a.m.)