I was thumbing through my prayer journal, and decided to go back and look at this time last year....see what was in my mind, what I was praying about, and what all God had taken care of~
I sort of had to laugh at one entry.
If you have been reading this blog....you'll know my struggle my patience. Well, on December 5, 2006 there is a reference in my journal, that says, " Please give me the patience I need to have..it is probably the one thing I am worst at-- having patience! I always want it done snap-snap. I have improved in some areas, but in others I have far to go." Yeah, that was a year ago. So, I don't know why, but it made me laugh. It also made me feel bad that in a years time I am still working on the same thing. Then, as I sit here and write, I am thinking...man, had I just gotten the patience a year ago I wouldn't be needing it now.
I think that thought in itself shows my struggle.
I also know that God is certainly hearing me and still working on me in this area~ as I continue to need patience in many situations that arise. I have been told that God will continue to give you certain things in your life until you learn how to handle them correctly.
Last night I decided to make a cherry cheesecake. I was trying to figure out a way to set it in the freezer so it would chill faster. As Iwas doing this, Greg walked into the kitchen. I saw the look on his face, so I explained to him that I didn't want to have to wait so long for it to be ready to eat. He just smiled at me and in a goofy voice said, "patience, hurry up.. I have got to have it now!" Then he looked at me like, so, how is that working out for you? We both cracked up.
I guess that it really all goes back to being disorganized. See, had I been organized in the first place... I would have planned making the cheesecake, and would have timed it much better. but instead at 8:00 pm last night, I decided I would make it. so of course.. I HAD to put it in the freezer so I could still eat it and get to bed at a decent hour.
Anyway, it has been fun going back through my prayer journal. Many prayers have been answered, and some I did not even realize. That is one of the things I love about keep a journal. It is awesome to be able to go back and see all the places God has been working in my life and others. It is easier sometimes to look back and see the plans God had. When you are in the midst of things going on, it can be hard to see that God is right there wanting the best for you. He is working things out as He has planned in a way that will prosper you.
Our "homework" from our Bible study this week to read Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" Declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.
I don't think God is talking about financial prospering here, He is talking about peace and security in Him. Life everlasting. I cannot encourage you enough to begin a prayer journal and enable yourself to see where God has prospered you and planned for you in the past year. You'll be amazed.
I sort of had to laugh at one entry.
If you have been reading this blog....you'll know my struggle my patience. Well, on December 5, 2006 there is a reference in my journal, that says, " Please give me the patience I need to have..it is probably the one thing I am worst at-- having patience! I always want it done snap-snap. I have improved in some areas, but in others I have far to go." Yeah, that was a year ago. So, I don't know why, but it made me laugh. It also made me feel bad that in a years time I am still working on the same thing. Then, as I sit here and write, I am thinking...man, had I just gotten the patience a year ago I wouldn't be needing it now.
I think that thought in itself shows my struggle.
I also know that God is certainly hearing me and still working on me in this area~ as I continue to need patience in many situations that arise. I have been told that God will continue to give you certain things in your life until you learn how to handle them correctly.
Last night I decided to make a cherry cheesecake. I was trying to figure out a way to set it in the freezer so it would chill faster. As Iwas doing this, Greg walked into the kitchen. I saw the look on his face, so I explained to him that I didn't want to have to wait so long for it to be ready to eat. He just smiled at me and in a goofy voice said, "patience, hurry up.. I have got to have it now!" Then he looked at me like, so, how is that working out for you? We both cracked up.
I guess that it really all goes back to being disorganized. See, had I been organized in the first place... I would have planned making the cheesecake, and would have timed it much better. but instead at 8:00 pm last night, I decided I would make it. so of course.. I HAD to put it in the freezer so I could still eat it and get to bed at a decent hour.
Anyway, it has been fun going back through my prayer journal. Many prayers have been answered, and some I did not even realize. That is one of the things I love about keep a journal. It is awesome to be able to go back and see all the places God has been working in my life and others. It is easier sometimes to look back and see the plans God had. When you are in the midst of things going on, it can be hard to see that God is right there wanting the best for you. He is working things out as He has planned in a way that will prosper you.
Our "homework" from our Bible study this week to read Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" Declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.
I don't think God is talking about financial prospering here, He is talking about peace and security in Him. Life everlasting. I cannot encourage you enough to begin a prayer journal and enable yourself to see where God has prospered you and planned for you in the past year. You'll be amazed.
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