454 - Spring of Life

Lord Jesus - today I did the old turn to the date and find the Proverbs. Some days I just love to be very creative in where You lead me in the Word. Some days I do not feel exactly lead in where to go. This is one of those days. So I landed on today's date in Proverbs 10:11a. "The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life." I had to dissect just a few words to give me more depth, but it turns out it pretty much means what you think. "righteous" means and honest word, truth, displaying the truth, being right (not as in being correct, but doing right.) And "life" is translated...............life, vitality, fresh running water, refreshment, alive, vigorous, etc.

Lord, as i have seen so often in my life, you have given me life. That life so often comes from close friends, but also those that I don't truly know that well too. I am amazed at the people you bring in my life to speak a Word of life to me and it is done in all righteousness. Oh Lord, please help me to recognize those times that you are doing it and I seem to be missing it. For some reason I remember a time a lady in Charlotte, one of the most godly women i know, called me to give me a Word she felt i was suppose to have. I remember thinking the whole time, I just don't get it. I am not sure I am going with this one - i wanted to, it just wasn't flowing for me. Help, Lord, I don't want to disappoint or squash her ability to discern what you are saying to her...... Her intentions were so pure and beautiful, but I just was not getting it. Today Lord, help me to get it!! Thank you

So a few people are coming to mind that are so wonderful about speaking life into me. I just want to say thank you and beg you to never stop. It is so refreshing and you are Christ with skin on to me. Your honesty is life - thank you thank you thank you.

Valarie - oh girl, why did we not spend more and more time together when I was in Charlotte! I trust i can ask you anything and truth just flows. thank you

Stephanie - Ocean blog - every time I see your comment come across I know it will be truth and encouragement!! thank you

Fran and Nise - I know you take the time to really read and soak in truth because you always back up your statements with scripture! thank you

Dori - truth is all over your blog and advice as well. thank you

Connie - if i could ever have the perspective that you do about life and Him!! Wow, thank you

Melissa - such a patient woman that is wonderful in speaking the truth creatively. thank you

Tracy Berta - wow, I am not sure I have ever met a Word digger and quoter like you. THE Truth, His Truth is all over you. Your constant communication with the Father is incredible. How can I be like the Jesus I see in you!! Thank you!

Teresa - your honesty and sincerity is such truth! I can call on you at any time - thank you

Rae Deal - the most honest and truthful person I know - not to mention blunt. No sugar coating, no softening, no stretching.......... just honest, righteous, lovely, and comforting Truth!! Thank you

Oh there are so many more in my life. It would take me all day to write about my parents! wow - love, love, love their honesty! Tracy from Charlotte, Nicki in Charlotte, Courtney here, Andrea, and Rachel - what a precious jewel it is to know you all more and more. Oh and Nicki Bailey in Gastonia!! Oh goodness what realness!!

You all are Springs of life to me. You all show me truth and righteousness. Thank you thank you thank you for being Jesus with skin on for me today and always!! May I be the same some day to you! Thank you for blessing me this way, Lord.

You're in Charge

Isaiah 46: 9 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.

Lord Jesus! I am so thankful that You are in charge of all things because You certainly know I would mess all things up in a bad way. I come to You this morning seeking understanding for Your will in my life. I accept it and am excited to see You work, but why does it have to hurt some people? Why do things that You do in my life have to hurt others feelings and crush their spirits? I don't like that part. Is there any way You might give me understanding in that area?

I am willing, more than willing to follow You, I just hate seeing others hurt by it all. Please help me know how to relate to my special people and be sensitive to their feelings. Help me to know when to talk and when not to talk. Help me to know what to say and how to say it. Help me to know when to be quiet and just let them have their time to sort. Lord, this part hurts me deeply as well. I hate confrontation and hate to know i have hurt someone even more!

I do know it is "well with my soul" to follow You, but it does bother me deeply that others are not excited for me and some are actually very concerned. Put on those spiritual eyes so i can see clearly. Help me to be honest with everyone in my true feelings and peace You have given me. Help not only me, but even more so others to see "Your purpose stand" as Your scripture states above. Thank you for Your confirmations and more than anything the peace. It truly does surpass all understanding at this time in my life and for that i am grateful. Lord, i know in Your time You will make all things clear. Clear to me, clear to others, and clear as mud possibly! It really is not for me to ask to know "why", but your Word does ask that we seek understanding. So Lord helps us all understand and live in the truth, Your truth! Thank you for today already. I love You!