God is good

  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.  ~Psalm 136:1

God is good.  He is loving and kind.  He is steadfast.  He looks beyond our faults and sees our needs.  He infuses us with strength to carry out the day( Isaiah 41:10).  He transforms us into His image, to look and act more and more like His Son Jesus everyday ( 2 Corinthians 3:18).  He is a great, great God.

Circumstances may arise that are difficult, but is especially during these times that we must remind ourselves of just who God is.  He is a big God, the God of gods(Psalms 136:2), Lord of lords(Psalm 136:3), and King of kings. He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end(Revelations 22:13) There is nothing beyond His reach or control. He can and will turn it around.  He is working it all out for the good (Romans 8:28). 

He loves us.  Remember He sent His Son to die on a cross for us so that we could be reconciled to Him (2 Corinthians 5:18).  He wants relationship.  He wants to be and is our loving Father.  He is deserving of our praise.  Let us give thanks.

Transparency,  today I woke up a little tired and stiff.  My bones ache.  I asked God for energy and He supplied it.  I have asked God to help me mediate on His word and truth.  The Lord has blessed me abundantly.  He allowed me to see Him at work.  He showed me restoration and peace.  He showed me the fruits of my labor with my students.  Its just week one! Oh the expectation of what He is going to do this year.  God is a good God.  My God.  Faithful and true.  He gives me just what I need to press on. Thank you Jesus.

Father, I thank You for being such a loving Father.  Your love endures forever and that gives me hope.  You are constant and sure.  Thank You Jesus.  I give you praise.  In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Do it for Jesus

 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.~ Proverbs 16:3

This verse above is my seed for this school-year and life in general.  Instead of fretting and worrying about things that are outside of my control, I am giving it all to the Lord.  I am making a vow to do what I do for Him and unto Him.  Knowing that when I do this the rest will follow.  He will make  my path straight and sure.

 So when I am teaching students or collaborating with colleagues I am do it for His glory.  When I am grocery shopping or doing laundry I am doing it for His glory.  When I am listening to a friend or welcoming a stranger I am doing it for His glory.

I am taking each day that He gifts me and dedicating it back to Him.  This focus keeps me focused on the main thing, walking humbly with Jesus.  I will not let the enemy steal my peace or joy.  I will be resolute and I will call upon the name of the Lord when I am weak.  I will praise Him and have the mindset that honors Him.

This determination to commit whatever I do unto the Lord has allowed me to stay stable and self-correct when sandpaper circumstances arise.  Sandpaper smooths the rough edges and allows the shine to come through. It allows the light of Jesus to shine though and I want to be a beacon for the Lord.

Lord, I am yours and I want to do what honors You and brings You glory.  Help me to commit whatever I do to You trusting that You will have it flourish into what You have designed for my life.  I commit this school -year to You.  Bless the children that walk through my door and school.  Bless my family and bless my fellow servants.  In Jesus name. Amen