Friday, January 1, 2016

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Exploratory Surgery
Psalm 139

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.  v23-24

I have often searched for ways to improve myself - my health, fitness, bad habits, productivity, etc.  Yet I need not search any further...God has done and is able to do all things.  Today's post not only helps clarify for me what God is able to do and how He is able to do it.  He even helps with our anxiety that we are able to defeat the demons in our head that we are unable to do what can do.  See also posts here, in particular from here:

When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” (Deuteronomy 20:1-4)

My Prayer: Lord You are an amazing God, capable of all things and full of grace and compassion for me...thank You Jesus.  I am not deserving of such blessings!  I am easily distracted and I have neglected my daily time with You - forgive me Jesus!  Help me overcome and turn from such sin and turn towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength.  Help me love others as You do.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give me strength.  Give Lisa strength.  Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation.  Heal her back.  Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.