This is the day

This is the day, that You have made

Whatever comes, I won't complain

For all my hope, is in Your name

And now Your joy, awaits my praise

(Grateful)

Father, sitting here this morning, reflecting on the last few days and once again amazed at Your unfailing love.  Sunday morning I felt a shift, a good shift, it’s like I’ve been waiting for something and its finally come – and its just so wonderful.  Its like all the pieces have come together and the finish result is just too amazing.  Two words have captured my heart – joy and praise –The words of the song, which I’d never heard before, seem to resonate within me and I’m just so grateful. Your joy awaits my praise. And I am so excited to be able to praise You!  And yes, my hope is in Your name, and You have never disappointed me yet.

Nothing on the outside has changed, but inside – wow, just wow.

To seek the Giver not the gift

I was reading yesterday the story about Jacob and his night alone where he wrestled with God, and was blessed by Him.  It seems to me that we all need times to wrestle with God so that He can bless us.  It occurred to me, that my time in the mornings is a time that I wrestle with Him and how blessed I am that He is present with me.

This morning as I was pondering this, it occurred to me that this time is also our snuggle time, where I can draw close to Him and know that He is drawing close to me.

So whether its wrestling or snuggling, He wants to be with us, to bless us and He is and will be when we give Him the opportunity.