“Good morning Lord. Now that I’m here how do I separate writing and prayer?
Both are written on my heart, but where does the line begin and the prayer start?
Search me, O Lord, and find me new. For I bring this pencil and paper in dedication to You.”
Dedication – Strong’s Hebrew #2598 – chanukah. It was used to show something was officially in service.
“Oh LORD, You have searched me and know me. You know my rising up; You understand my thoughts from afar off…and are acquainted with all my ways ” Psalm 139:1:2 NKJV
“You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence.” Psalm 139:4 The Message
“You know every step I take before my journey begins. You’ve gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness You follow behind me.” Psalm 139:5 The Passion Translation
May you be blessed to know the kindness of the Lord Who prepares the day ahead and hears the dedications written in our hearts.
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day…above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darks of the wicked one.” Ephesians 6:13&16 NKJV
Included in my prayers Sunday night while the temperatures dropped and the heavy snow continued to come down on the cows and outside animals, I asked the Lord to merciful in the morning.
Oh how my heart rejoiced to see the sun rising. Giving me hope and reassurance He hears my prayers and cares deeply for the concerns of our hearts.
God bless and stay warm as we get ready for the next storm this evening.
The Hebrew definition of Beth is a house, especially a family a dwelling place, and yes, according to the definition, a dungeon.Ouch, that one hurt. “El”of Bethel means – strength, might and power.
I wondered as Joshua and the people prepared to move out of camp, did he need to be reminded to encourage and pray for his people? Joshua’s story shares, Joshua would often call them together to encourage and remind them the LORD was with them and fought for them.
“And Joshua called for all Israel…You have seen all that the LORD your God has done…for the LORD your God is He who has fought for you.” Joshua 23:2&3 NKJV
Lord is the “battle of Bethel”, in the remembering to pray for my family, my dwelling place? Reminding them, You are the One who goes with us, lest we forget and become like a “dungeon” of darkness and open to prey. For I am seeing as Joshua’s story unfolds, it’s here in this place called Bethel, we received Your strength, power and victory each day!
“Choose for yourselves this day who you will serve…but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 NKJV
Thank You Father, You are our dwelling place.
The One we hold tight too.
You keep our feet from slipping,
As we keep our eyes on You.
Thank You for fighting our battles,
For we have no good apart from You!
“But you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.” Joshua 23:8 NKJV
“For the LORD, your God is He who has fought for you.” Joshua 23:3 NKJV
Thank you fellowjourneyers, I appreciate your time in reading this study. As I’ve searched through travel journals reading bits and pieces of memories, I’m reminded, even when I was tired and the days seemed long, it was the Lord God who guided the way, and in Him we found our joy and strength for the day. God bless.
My garden is full of delights! It fills the senses with beauty, color and wonder. It helps me to understand beautiful truths about God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
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