Today I am thankful for: my in-loves, Costco samples, my kiddos' clear vision screenings, new iPhones, my awesome hubby (he gave me a flu shot today!), being able to buy new tap shoes for Moo, new pens to write with (& healthy eyes to enjoy the beautiful colors), going back on Wellbutrin (didn't ever think I'd say that, but praying it will be a good thing)
Today I'm reading about Esther. I cannot imagine being in her place! It's like a bit of an early Cinderella story, except the scary bits came after she married the king. I wonder how she must've truly felt being "prepared" and paraded in front of the kind--and then to be chosen as his wife, the queen (!) knowing how easily he had set aside his previous wife for her disobedience. Add to that harboring the secret of her heritage and needing to then defend her people when even going unbidden before her husband was subject to death. That's a lot to deal with! But God knew it ALL before it happened. I love that Esther turned to prayer and fasting to prepare to do what she dreaded. My daily choices aren't as grave as Esther's, yet I still find myself struggling to do what's right.
Abba Father, please humble me! Show me how to make myself wholly Yours! I pray You'd guide me in beginning to fast as I honor You. Show me how to focus on You and do it to Your glory alone, not our of obligation. Help me live "asah shamah" daily!
Today I'm reading about Esther. I cannot imagine being in her place! It's like a bit of an early Cinderella story, except the scary bits came after she married the king. I wonder how she must've truly felt being "prepared" and paraded in front of the kind--and then to be chosen as his wife, the queen (!) knowing how easily he had set aside his previous wife for her disobedience. Add to that harboring the secret of her heritage and needing to then defend her people when even going unbidden before her husband was subject to death. That's a lot to deal with! But God knew it ALL before it happened. I love that Esther turned to prayer and fasting to prepare to do what she dreaded. My daily choices aren't as grave as Esther's, yet I still find myself struggling to do what's right.
Abba Father, please humble me! Show me how to make myself wholly Yours! I pray You'd guide me in beginning to fast as I honor You. Show me how to focus on You and do it to Your glory alone, not our of obligation. Help me live "asah shamah" daily!
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