Today I am thankful for: ice!, our family bible (Children's Story Bible), my children's sweet prayers, songs of praise I can share with Darrin & Madi, our new hummingbird feeder, precious smiles and hugs from my babies!
In reading Nehemiah, I am struck by the steadfastness and honesty Nehemiah displays in the face of corruption and lies. I love how he obeyed the Lord in guiding the Israelites to rebuild the city walls in Jerusalem and never failed his task. He could've become proud and set himself above others, but he didn't. He sought God constantly--prayed and fasted--and asked God to strengthen his hands that he might continue his work. Even with others plotting his death or somehow trying to halt the building, he remained unafraid. I love how the Holy Spirit helped him to discern truth. I think that is a prayer that is in my own heart very often. I want to know that I'm not only following the Lord's will, but that I'm not allowing myself to be deceived. I also pray that God keeps me humble! It's so easy to preen when we get a pat on the back for something good that we've done. But I pray that I never allow that to have me thinking I'm better than someone else! I pray that my obedience to the Lord gives me a joy that simply keeps me obedient!
In reading Nehemiah, I am struck by the steadfastness and honesty Nehemiah displays in the face of corruption and lies. I love how he obeyed the Lord in guiding the Israelites to rebuild the city walls in Jerusalem and never failed his task. He could've become proud and set himself above others, but he didn't. He sought God constantly--prayed and fasted--and asked God to strengthen his hands that he might continue his work. Even with others plotting his death or somehow trying to halt the building, he remained unafraid. I love how the Holy Spirit helped him to discern truth. I think that is a prayer that is in my own heart very often. I want to know that I'm not only following the Lord's will, but that I'm not allowing myself to be deceived. I also pray that God keeps me humble! It's so easy to preen when we get a pat on the back for something good that we've done. But I pray that I never allow that to have me thinking I'm better than someone else! I pray that my obedience to the Lord gives me a joy that simply keeps me obedient!
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