something to be learned

 Friday, December 20, 2024 (4:02 a.m.)

(4:48 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You! The smile on my face is real. Genuine. From deep within. My heart. My soul. My mind. My strength. All rejoicing because of Your goodness. And Your grace.

Father, I truly feel as though I have everything, everywhere, all at once coming at me. And then I remember. You tell me to, “Be still

OH! Dearest Lord! As much as I love You and say I trust You, You NEVER cease to amaze me!

The little snippets of songs [and scripture (2 Timothy 1:6) thank You very much!} You’ve given to me so far this morning seem to wrestle their way to the forefront. As I look further into each there is something to be learned from them all.

Changing two words in ♪I am a rock♪ makes perfect sense to me. Practically belting out ♪You Are my Rock! You are my Island♪ has me standing tall and firm in my mind!

Father You ARE my Rock! And my island of hope! Thank You that You are. Words can be changed. Thank You that You never do!

♪Last Christmas♪ comes with its own band of emotion. Yet the smile [hope, peace and love] continues growing. You are the root of all things good in my life. Thank You that You are.

And then? ♪Peace Be Still♪ Thank You Father!

♪I don’t want to be afraid Every time I face the waves I don’t want to be afraid… I don’t want to fear the storm Just because I hear it roar I don’t want to fear the storm… Peace be still Say the word and I will Set my feet upon the sea ’Til I’m dancing in the deep Peace be still  You are here so it is well Even when my eyes can’t see I will trust the voice that speaks I’m not gonna be afraid ‘Cause these waves are only waves I’m not gonna be afraid… And I’m not gonna fear the storm You are greater than it’s roar… Not, I’m not gonna fear at all… You speak peace Let faith rise up O heart believe Let faith rise up in me…I will trust the Voice that speaks Peace, peace over me… You speak peace♪

Oh Blessed Father thank You that You do!

There are a lot of plans coming together right now. I am asking You to take the lead in them all. Keep reminding me that I am a much better follower of Yours than leader. Be in, with, by, through and for all I think, say, be and do. I want to represent You well.

The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, reminding him “to keep using [rekindle; fan into flames] the gift God gave you” when he had laid his hands on him (2 Timothy 1:6 Expanded Bible). Father, thank You for reminding me as well.

I love, need, trust and want You. Use me today. Exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(510 words ~5:50 a.m.)