Have you ever heard someone use the expression He/she "gets me." What do they mean by that anyway? What do they get, and how did they get it? OK, so I'm being sarcastic. We all need someone who "GETS US", who understand us. Who knows all our little quirks and secrets and still thinks the world of us. I think it's human nature, to want to be understood completely, not just halfway but in every which way without always having to explain ourselves.
Psalms 139:1-6 says:
1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
2 You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
3 You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.
4 For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O LORD, You know it altogether.
5 You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.
God "GETS ME." He knows that I can be moody, childish, totally insecure in more ways than I care to acknowledge. That I feel things deeply, sometimes too deeply, that I can be too sensitive at times and cry at the drop of a hat. That I trust too easily and fall head over heels too quickly. He understands that I believe that dreams do come true and that hope is the last thing that is lost. He even knows that I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with Doritos in the middle and doesn't even think it's gross. The Psalmist says in verse 3 "You comprehend my path" The Hebrew word translated "comprehend" suggests that He actually sees the formation of the words in our tongues before we begin to speak them (v. 4).
Yes, I would love to have someone here on earth to tell me they "get me." After all I am human. But I don't have to go searching for someone to understand me when God knows me perfectly well. I don't have to worry about being misunderstood when I speak too Him, or even worry that He is going to say, there she goes crying her eyes out again. On the contrary, He loves it when I come before Him and bare my soul completely. He even wipes my tears and kisses my forehead. He knows all my wants and needs and never fails to meet them in His perfect timing. He even knows when I am about to blow it and mess up. And He sits back lets me do my thing and when I go running to Him, He receives me with open loving arms.
Now getting back to the being human thing, well God understands that as well. He knows that we all need companionship. That as humans we all need hugs and caresses now and then. Someone who understands us. A soul mate that we can be ourselves with. So, as I wait for that someone, I take comfort in knowing that God totally, completely, 100% "GETS ME."
Justified
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
We Are Family!
It's sad when you ask someone how their family is doing and they say "I don't know I haven't talked to them in a while." I don't know about any of you, but if a couple of days go by and I haven't heard from my siblings either they call me or I call them. We might not be overly lovey dovey, but we are close. We know each others likes and dislikes.
Like I know that when my brother eats soup he has to put the rice in the bowl first then pour the soup over it or he won't eat it. I know my sister likes to drink coffee out of Andrew's mug when she comes over and she always likes to take a bite out of whatever your eating. I know my dad is an extremely picky eater and doesn't eat any thing with a cream sauce. And he loves dainty fancy cookies. I know my mom likes her food to be simple but elegant and that she loves pasta. I know that all my nieces and nephew are chocolateaholics!!!! And of course there is my super hero, WWE loving rock n roll son. I know Slash is his favorite guitar player, that Triple H is his favorite wrestler and that practically every morning he eats waffles with Nutella for breakfast. I'm even still very close to my ex husband.
So my question is what's wrong with today's families? Why do kids wait a month to call their parents? Why don't parent's know what their kid's dreams, aspirations and deepest fears are? When did people stop calling each other just to say I love you? Why don't family's have sit down dinners anymore?
Nobody's family is perfect! We are going to disagree from time to time. You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?
God created the family as a way to show His love and care. The family unit is God’s idea. The way a Christian family lives is a reflection of the God who lives in them. Family matters! We need to show the love and grace of God to those closest to us. The apostle John asked, “How can you say you love God whom you have not seen, if you do not love your brother (your family member) whom you have seen?
We have all been called to be ministers. We are to minister one another in love, understanding and devotion. That starts with our own family. It's not what you have in life that matters, but who you have.
Like I know that when my brother eats soup he has to put the rice in the bowl first then pour the soup over it or he won't eat it. I know my sister likes to drink coffee out of Andrew's mug when she comes over and she always likes to take a bite out of whatever your eating. I know my dad is an extremely picky eater and doesn't eat any thing with a cream sauce. And he loves dainty fancy cookies. I know my mom likes her food to be simple but elegant and that she loves pasta. I know that all my nieces and nephew are chocolateaholics!!!! And of course there is my super hero, WWE loving rock n roll son. I know Slash is his favorite guitar player, that Triple H is his favorite wrestler and that practically every morning he eats waffles with Nutella for breakfast. I'm even still very close to my ex husband.
So my question is what's wrong with today's families? Why do kids wait a month to call their parents? Why don't parent's know what their kid's dreams, aspirations and deepest fears are? When did people stop calling each other just to say I love you? Why don't family's have sit down dinners anymore?
Nobody's family is perfect! We are going to disagree from time to time. You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?
God created the family as a way to show His love and care. The family unit is God’s idea. The way a Christian family lives is a reflection of the God who lives in them. Family matters! We need to show the love and grace of God to those closest to us. The apostle John asked, “How can you say you love God whom you have not seen, if you do not love your brother (your family member) whom you have seen?
We have all been called to be ministers. We are to minister one another in love, understanding and devotion. That starts with our own family. It's not what you have in life that matters, but who you have.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
WRITE YOUR OWN PSALM
One of the most popular books, if not the most popular and well known book of the Bible is the book of Psalms. The word psalm comes from the Greek word, psalmoi, a song sung to a harp, originally derived from psallein, to play on a stringed instrument. The Book of Psalms consists of 150 of these lyrical poems, and is one of the greatest collections of songs, prayers and poetry.
Many times as I am reading the Psalms, I feel as though I can hear the psalmist's desperate cry in the midst of despair or his praise towards God who has been his Sheppard. It is as if I can hear him pouring out his soul as he confesses his faults and sins in shame, but at the same time, I can also feel his uttermost joy as he receives God’s gracious forgiveness. Other times as I read the book of Psalms, I feel as though I am on a journey that leads me through valleys and peaks of deep experiences and emotion that guides me to the praise of our Creator, Sheppard, High Tower, Comforter, and King. The list goes on.
The book of Psalms can be divided into a variety of categories or themes:
Royal Psalms: The Royal Psalms deal with the spiritual role of kings in the worship of God.
Zion Psalms
The Zion Psalms focus on Jerusalem using its endearing name Zion.
Penitential or Repentance Psalms
The Penitential or Repentance Psalms are those in which the psalmist confesses sin to the Lord, asks for forgiveness, and then praises the Lord for the renewed relationship, which God's forgiveness provides.
Wisdom or Teaching Psalms
Wisdom or Teaching Psalms (also referred to as Didactic Psalms) focus on some of the same issues, which we find in the Book of Proverbs. These Psalms present a sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. They address God's blessings and coursings and often focus on righteous living.
Praise Psalms
These Psalms sings praises to God and his wonderful works.
Hallel Psalms
Psalms 113 to 118 are known as HALLEL Psalms. These psalms were (and are) recited during the Bible's three great festival periods (Passover, Pentecost and the Feast of Tabernacles). They are also recited on the new moon and during Hanukkah. Psalms 113-115 were sung at Jerusalem's temple during the slaying of the animals for sacrifice to God. These Psalms are a remarkable celebration of the great acts of the Lord in delivering His people from Egypt. They point forward to the deliverance that would come through the Savior of man, Jesus Christ.
Songs or Psalms of Ascents
Psalms of Ascents or pilgrimage Psalms, Psalms 120 to 134, is thought to have been sung by people as they approached the Temple in Jerusalem.
Lament / Complaint Psalms
The largest and last category of Psalms is referred to as lament, complaint or pleas for help Psalms.
In lament or complaint Psalms, we read strong, deep, emotional words of many sufferers. These are words written by real people in very difficult, painful situations. As I read verses such as, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" of Psalm 22, "Hear me when I call, O God" from Psalm 4 and "Give ear to my words, O LORD" from Psalm 5.
God does not expect us to remain emotionless or stoic as we go through the Valley of Shadow of Death. He wants us to CRY OUT to Him. He knows that as humans we feel and go through deep intense emotions when we are in despair. It is with this deep emotion that we need to CRY Out to God when we do not know what to do or where to go.
God wants us to write our own Psalm. You do not have to be a poet, musician, or even a minister. Anyone who has gone through despair and has known what it is like to feel God’s precious hand guiding them through moments of pain and anguish, has seen God’s glory working in that situation, and felt his presence, has a Psalm in their heart. Whether it is a Royal Psalm, a Penitential Psalm,Repentance Psalm,Praise Psalm or even a Lament Psalm God wants to hear it. God wants to hear more than just a quick soft prayer. He wants us to pour out our heart and soul. He wants our words to be filled with real, authentic intense emotion and sincerity. It is not the tone of voice that makes the difference; it is the desperation of the heart. God’s Word tells us in Psalms 34:17: “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.”
God’s ear is open and attentive to your Psalm. He understands and is concerned. He is willing and able to lift you up from the deepest pit of despair. Many say, well God known what is in my heart. I do not need to say it. Crying out to God, expressing our Psalm to Him is our way of showing God that we are aware that we need Him. It is recognizing that without Him we are nothing. We show our humility when we cry out to God. James 4:10 tells us; “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” The word used here for lift in the Greek is Hupsoo that means to raise to the very summit of opulence and prosperity, to exalt, to raise to dignity, honor and happiness.
Lord as a baby cries out for his mother’s milk, so I cry out to you. Nourish me with your word. Satisfy this hunger deep in my soul for thee. For only you alone can fill me with your presence. One word from you can satisfy my soul and strengthen me so that I can move forward.
Monday, April 11, 2011
FACING LIONS
Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. "Keep calm" the first explorer whispered. "Remember what we read in that book on wild animals? If you stand perfectly still and look the lion in the eye, he will turn and run." "Sure," replied his companion. "You've read the book, and I've read the book. But has the lion read the book?"
When we experience excessive stress, whether from internal worry or external circumstance a bodily reaction is triggered, called the "fight or flight" response. Originally discovered by the great Harvard physiologist Walter Cannon, this response is hard-wired into our brains and represents a genetic wisdom designed to protect us from bodily harm. This response actually corresponds to an area of our brain called the hypothalamus, which when stimulated initiates a sequence of nerve cell firing and chemical release that prepares our body for running or fighting.
Our world is filled with many lions. Many times when we come face to face with those lions, as humans we start to feel a sense of fear. Our "flight or fight" response starts to kick in and the first thing we want to do is head for the hills. Fear can paralyze us and prevent us from moving forward to where God wants to takes us in our spiritual and natural life. God's word tell us in 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." The Greek word for spirit used here is Pneuma. This word means:the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul,the vital principal by which the body is animated, the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, and decides.
In other words the way we respond, confront, make decisions to situations in our lives should not be done in fear, because fear is not of God. But what happened then to flight or fight? Flight or fight has to do with immediate physical danger. There are times in our lives when our disposition, our feelings tell us to flee when we should be fighting. It is interesting that medically speaking Pneuma is an appendix (word part) for air and lungs.
Your lungs bring fresh oxygen into your body and remove the carbon dioxide and other waste gases that your body's doesn't need. Too much carbon dioxide can poison the blood cells. Although some forms of fear are necessary for survival, fear in regards to our future or in the midst of trials can poison our spiritual growth. 2 Timothy tells us that God has given us a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. In other words God has given us the ability to rid ourselves things that can poison our faith such as fear. For those of us who have received Christ Jesus as our personal Savior, His Spirit comes and takes up residency in us and, literally, the soundness of His mind overtakes us. We don’t have to go it alone, and we should not go it alone. It’s in our weakness that God gives us strength, but we must realize that we’re not qualified by what we have or do, but by the spirit of God inside of us.
What are you fearing at this moment. What lion are you facing? Financial fear, fear of your future, fear of starting a new job, illness, a new home, marriage etc.. God has given you a spirit of love. 1 John 4:18 (New International Version), 18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." God has given you a spirit of power. The word power in Greek in Dunamis which mean (miraculous) power, might, strength, physical power, force, ability, efficacy, energy, plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works. What ever you are facing right now, a new job or career, illness, financial struggles, problems in your marriage, what ever it may be. God will give you the ability, efficiency, strength, energy to excel and to face it victoriously, because greater is He that is in you that he that is in the world. Even if you are facing the uncertainty of your future, you can face it with out fear because God is already there. God has also given you a sound mind. This phrase is taken from the Greek word sophroneo, which is a compound word combining sodzo and phroneo. The Greek word sodzo means to be saved or delivered. It suggests something that is delivered, rescued, revived, salvaged, and protected and now safe and secure. This suggests that the word sodzo could actually depict a person who was on the verge of death but then was revived and resuscitated because new life was breathed into him.
When we experience excessive stress, whether from internal worry or external circumstance a bodily reaction is triggered, called the "fight or flight" response. Originally discovered by the great Harvard physiologist Walter Cannon, this response is hard-wired into our brains and represents a genetic wisdom designed to protect us from bodily harm. This response actually corresponds to an area of our brain called the hypothalamus, which when stimulated initiates a sequence of nerve cell firing and chemical release that prepares our body for running or fighting.
Our world is filled with many lions. Many times when we come face to face with those lions, as humans we start to feel a sense of fear. Our "flight or fight" response starts to kick in and the first thing we want to do is head for the hills. Fear can paralyze us and prevent us from moving forward to where God wants to takes us in our spiritual and natural life. God's word tell us in 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." The Greek word for spirit used here is Pneuma. This word means:the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul,the vital principal by which the body is animated, the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, and decides.
In other words the way we respond, confront, make decisions to situations in our lives should not be done in fear, because fear is not of God. But what happened then to flight or fight? Flight or fight has to do with immediate physical danger. There are times in our lives when our disposition, our feelings tell us to flee when we should be fighting. It is interesting that medically speaking Pneuma is an appendix (word part) for air and lungs.
Your lungs bring fresh oxygen into your body and remove the carbon dioxide and other waste gases that your body's doesn't need. Too much carbon dioxide can poison the blood cells. Although some forms of fear are necessary for survival, fear in regards to our future or in the midst of trials can poison our spiritual growth. 2 Timothy tells us that God has given us a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. In other words God has given us the ability to rid ourselves things that can poison our faith such as fear. For those of us who have received Christ Jesus as our personal Savior, His Spirit comes and takes up residency in us and, literally, the soundness of His mind overtakes us. We don’t have to go it alone, and we should not go it alone. It’s in our weakness that God gives us strength, but we must realize that we’re not qualified by what we have or do, but by the spirit of God inside of us.
What are you fearing at this moment. What lion are you facing? Financial fear, fear of your future, fear of starting a new job, illness, a new home, marriage etc.. God has given you a spirit of love. 1 John 4:18 (New International Version), 18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." God has given you a spirit of power. The word power in Greek in Dunamis which mean (miraculous) power, might, strength, physical power, force, ability, efficacy, energy, plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works. What ever you are facing right now, a new job or career, illness, financial struggles, problems in your marriage, what ever it may be. God will give you the ability, efficiency, strength, energy to excel and to face it victoriously, because greater is He that is in you that he that is in the world. Even if you are facing the uncertainty of your future, you can face it with out fear because God is already there. God has also given you a sound mind. This phrase is taken from the Greek word sophroneo, which is a compound word combining sodzo and phroneo. The Greek word sodzo means to be saved or delivered. It suggests something that is delivered, rescued, revived, salvaged, and protected and now safe and secure. This suggests that the word sodzo could actually depict a person who was on the verge of death but then was revived and resuscitated because new life was breathed into him.
The second part of the phrase “sound mind” comes from the Greek word phroneo, which carries the idea of a person’s intelligence or total frame of thinking — including his rationale, logic, and emotions. The word phroneo refers to every part of the human mind, including all the processes that are engaged in making the mind function and come to conclusions.
When the words sodzo and phroneo are compounded into one word, they form the word sophroneo, which pictures a mind that has been delivered, rescued, revived, salvaged, and protected and is now safe and secure. 1 Corinthians 2:16 tells us that we have the mind of Christ.
When the words sodzo and phroneo are compounded into one word, they form the word sophroneo, which pictures a mind that has been delivered, rescued, revived, salvaged, and protected and is now safe and secure. 1 Corinthians 2:16 tells us that we have the mind of Christ.
There is an old hym that says, Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives. God is in control of your future, God is in control of your finances, God is in control of you marriage, God is in control of area aspect of your life. Because of that you, we can face the future boldly, with confidence, and without fear.
Friday, April 8, 2011
KEEP IT PUSHIN!
In keeping in theme with my last blog. I remember that when I was in college I had a teacher that would use the saying "Keep It Pushin." It means to keep moving, forget about it and move on. Life has many trial, ups and downs and sometimes heartache. Many times it is hard to keep it pushin!
God's word tells us in Colossians 1:11-12 (New King James Version)
11 "strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light." The word STRENGTHENED in Greek is DUNAMOO, which means to be made strong, to confirm and to capacitate. God knows that we are week by nature. That is why we are exhorted to be strengthened. Sometimes we say to ourselves, but I have gone through so much heartache and pain. I feel like I just can't keep it pushin.
The Bible tells us about a man named Jacob. A man who was used to getting his way through lies and deceit. He was used to doing things his own way. He had struggled with his brother Esau and with Laban. But finally, Jacob's past had caught up with him. He found himself fleeing from Esau. In Genesis 32:1-33:11 we find him struggling with someone else. This was no ordinary someone. Now he was struggling with God.
There has been times in my life that I have found myself struggling with God when I don't get my own way. When I find myself in the midst of another trial. I tend to get discouraged. I find myself wanting to complain and not move forward. There are times when I just don't want to KEEP IT PUSHIN! When I find myself struggling there is only one thing that can help me and that is to have an encounter with God just like Jacob.
During Jacobs struggle, The Angel of the Lord touched his thigh, which was immediately out of joint. I can only imagine that at that moment Jacob was exhausted and in great pain. But even in the midst of his struggle, in the midst of exhaustion and pain, Jacob KEPT IT PUSHIN. You see Jacob was tired of doing things his own way. He knew that God had a blessing for him.
God's word tells us in Colossians 1:11-12 (New King James Version)
11 "strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light." The word STRENGTHENED in Greek is DUNAMOO, which means to be made strong, to confirm and to capacitate. God knows that we are week by nature. That is why we are exhorted to be strengthened. Sometimes we say to ourselves, but I have gone through so much heartache and pain. I feel like I just can't keep it pushin.
The Bible tells us about a man named Jacob. A man who was used to getting his way through lies and deceit. He was used to doing things his own way. He had struggled with his brother Esau and with Laban. But finally, Jacob's past had caught up with him. He found himself fleeing from Esau. In Genesis 32:1-33:11 we find him struggling with someone else. This was no ordinary someone. Now he was struggling with God.
There has been times in my life that I have found myself struggling with God when I don't get my own way. When I find myself in the midst of another trial. I tend to get discouraged. I find myself wanting to complain and not move forward. There are times when I just don't want to KEEP IT PUSHIN! When I find myself struggling there is only one thing that can help me and that is to have an encounter with God just like Jacob.
During Jacobs struggle, The Angel of the Lord touched his thigh, which was immediately out of joint. I can only imagine that at that moment Jacob was exhausted and in great pain. But even in the midst of his struggle, in the midst of exhaustion and pain, Jacob KEPT IT PUSHIN. You see Jacob was tired of doing things his own way. He knew that God had a blessing for him.
At that moment Jacob's determination and his desire to go for more of what God had for him, strengthened him with all might. Even though he was exhausted, in pain in fear of what his brother would do if he found him, Jacob KEPT IT PUSHIN.
God has more for you. More than you can ever dream. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (King James Version) 9"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. God has treasures hidden for you." He has hidden them, not so that you cannot find them. But they have been hidden so that no one can steal what belongs to you. He wants to reveal them to you through His Holy Spirit. We cannot let life's trials hold us back. Even in the midst of struggles, exhaustion and pain we need to KEEP IT PUSHIN.
We have to have the complete conviction that God has so much more for our lives. In order to obtain those hidden treasures we need to have an encounter with God. We need to seek Him in prayer and say to God, I know you have so much more for me. I know you have treasures hidden for me. Therefore I will never give up, I will never let you go Lord, I will hold on to your promises. I WILL KEEP IT PUSHIN!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
LADY IN WAITING
According to Wikipedia a Lady In Waiting is a female personal assistant at a noble court, attending to a queen, a princess or other noblewoman. A lady-in-waiting is often a noblewoman from a family highly thought of in good society, but usually from a lower rank (i.e., a lesser noble) than the one she attends to, she is not considered a servant. Their duties varied from court to court.
Well I do consider myself a lady in waiting. But not according to Wikipedia's definition. Although I do attend to a noble court, but not a Queen however. I attend to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I am a Lady In Waiting for God's promises to come to pass in my life.
Being a Lady In Waiting is not always easy. As years go by, at times I tend to loose hope and I start to complain and start to question God. God what is taking so long. Do you even care about me? So I have my little pity party, shed a tear or two. Well, more than one or two. But then I feel this warm hug around me and I hear this gentle voice that whispers my name and that says to me, "OK, the party is over. Dry your tears and pick yourself back up."
As I read my favorite Bible verse, 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 hope and a future." I start to feel this renewed feeling of hope.
The word plans in Hebrew is Machashabah, which means thought and purpose. God's thoughts and purpose for my life are filled with prosperity and peace. He desires to give me a future that will bring peace and prosperity into my life. The amplified version puts it this way: "For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome."
What is the outcome that you have been waiting for? God wants to give you that outcome. An outcome filled with hope. But many times that outcome takes time. As humans we hate waiting. We want things in an instant. We want microwaveable outcomes. We want things in our Chronos, and we are not patient enough to wait for God's Kairos.
Chronos is a Greek word, meaning time on the move, time as before and after, time as the future passing through the present and so becoming the past. In addition to chronos, however, the Greeks also spoke of time as a moment, time as occasion, time as qualitative rather than quantitative, time as significant rather than dimensional. This second word for time is kairos.
We need to learn to wait for God's Kairos. His appointed time, His perfect timing. Many times we get discouraged and rush into things and fail and get hurt because we move in our chronos and are not willing to wait for God's Kairos. When we wait for God's Kairos and grab on to God's word and promises that He has already planned for us, when we seek first His Kingdom and even though we have a pity party now and then. But if we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and continue marching forward waiting for God's appointed time, then we will receive the outcome that we have been waiting for.
Well I do consider myself a lady in waiting. But not according to Wikipedia's definition. Although I do attend to a noble court, but not a Queen however. I attend to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I am a Lady In Waiting for God's promises to come to pass in my life.
Being a Lady In Waiting is not always easy. As years go by, at times I tend to loose hope and I start to complain and start to question God. God what is taking so long. Do you even care about me? So I have my little pity party, shed a tear or two. Well, more than one or two. But then I feel this warm hug around me and I hear this gentle voice that whispers my name and that says to me, "OK, the party is over. Dry your tears and pick yourself back up."
As I read my favorite Bible verse, 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 hope and a future." I start to feel this renewed feeling of hope.
The word plans in Hebrew is Machashabah, which means thought and purpose. God's thoughts and purpose for my life are filled with prosperity and peace. He desires to give me a future that will bring peace and prosperity into my life. The amplified version puts it this way: "For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome."
What is the outcome that you have been waiting for? God wants to give you that outcome. An outcome filled with hope. But many times that outcome takes time. As humans we hate waiting. We want things in an instant. We want microwaveable outcomes. We want things in our Chronos, and we are not patient enough to wait for God's Kairos.
Chronos is a Greek word, meaning time on the move, time as before and after, time as the future passing through the present and so becoming the past. In addition to chronos, however, the Greeks also spoke of time as a moment, time as occasion, time as qualitative rather than quantitative, time as significant rather than dimensional. This second word for time is kairos.
We need to learn to wait for God's Kairos. His appointed time, His perfect timing. Many times we get discouraged and rush into things and fail and get hurt because we move in our chronos and are not willing to wait for God's Kairos. When we wait for God's Kairos and grab on to God's word and promises that He has already planned for us, when we seek first His Kingdom and even though we have a pity party now and then. But if we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and continue marching forward waiting for God's appointed time, then we will receive the outcome that we have been waiting for.
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