Unspoken Frustrations
November 16, 2009
“Dom Bonaventure loved to tell the story about the monk who entered his cell in such a state of anger and agitation that he couldn’t even speak. Eventually, he calmed him down enough to say that Dom X really hated him. When Dom Bonaventure asked him why, he said, “Didn’t you see the way he handed me the rope last week?””~ An Infinity of Little Hours by Maguire
Dividing the Bread
November 15, 2009
As I prepare for the day, I sit at His feet and am trying to divide the daily bread. Three proverbial hungry kids today, have already distributed one third to the devotion, searching for the meeting’s share, then there’s me. I hope I get some too, I’m hungry.
Upside Down Kingdom
November 13, 2009
A week ago a kid came with a parent to 24-7. He told me of the prayer group that the parent was leading and that they were teaching them to meditate on scripture. He said something about how when he was there at 24-7 he was feeling one specific scripture come to his heart. I asked him to write it down for me so that I would not forget it.
I have been incredibly impacted by that one scripture, more so than many other amazing experiences since.
The word is right when it says, out of the mouth of babes you have ordained praise (Matt 21:16).
Here is the scripture,
Psalm 71:7 I am a wonder to many; but you are my strong refuge.
11/9/09
November 12, 2009
Been feeling like Peter Parker being changed by the spider bite lately… not sure exactly what happened, but just not the same anymore… prayed some crazy prayers about surrender and my desire for more of Him that I meant… We’ll see what happens. It was 11/9/09 when it all began to be different.
Is There a God? Does God Love Me?
November 12, 2009
Walking by Faith
November 11, 2009
Psalm 119:105 You word is a lamp unto my feet a light unto my path.
Sometimes I can see the path I’m running, other times I have to listen to his words and follow His voice. Now is one of those times. I’m not even sure where I am right now… but, I know that I’m with Him. That is enough.
Been feeling like becoming Conan (in the Spirit) is the only way I’m gunna get this thing done. Only one way to find out, train for it.
First Things First
November 10, 2009
For the first few hours of each day God gives large amounts of grace to those who will seek His face. He does this in His mercy and love for us.
If we choose to exalt another god during that time and shun Him, He lets us bear that fruit. Because He is just and because he cares so deeply for our well being, He will allow us to be troubled when we are without Him.
He does this to teach us that walking with Him is the most enjoyable way to live.
He’s not self-centered in the arrogant since of the word. He is merciful and just, loving us enough to do draw us to the best thing in all existence, Himself.
