When I arrived here I was seeking the hand of God, wanting Him to give me the things I thought would make all my problems go away. I can now return home with a new confidence in my spirit that I am not forgotten . I, like all things created by The God of Wonders, am seen and cared for. Now, as I seek God it will be His face and not His hand that I desire. You see when you seek the face of God you have to get so close to him that you can feel his breath upon your cheek. It is the breath of God that put life into our being. It will be the breath of God that will put life into a lifeless situations. Breath on me Lord. Yesterday is gone and today I am in need!
A friend commented on the first entry that she would like to go into the desert to see the wonders of our creator, you know I think it is a great idea. Her comment made me reflect on the many desert experiences we see in God's word.
Moses found peace in his spirit after committing a horrific crime. In the desert
The Children of Israel wondered in the desert for 40 years until all who grumbled and complained died off. It was a new generation of people who had courage and vision, like Joshua and Caleb, to claim the blessings God had promised.
Let us not forget the victory of Jesus over the Evil One as He was tempted for forty days in the desert. He used the word of God to keep the enemy under His feet.
I now have a new appreciations for these situations.
like Moses I have a peace within me even though things are not fully resolved . I have a few challenges to deal with when I return home, but I'm cool! Just as the one of the mothers of the little church we attended yesterday said " Long as I got King Jesus....".
I have a new sense of courage to say to this world GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN!
And O thank you Lord I can say I have placed you word deeper into my spirit than ever before!
I have seen how the power of God's word is able to transform any situation. Today I commit to speaking life into my life and the lives of those I love. I see the importance of building up and not tearing down, and I am convinced that love truly concurs all.
I don't want you to think that I have been here eating roots and berries praying and singing spiritual songs.( OK maybe a few times!) During this time I have had the "pleasure " of my son and little cousin. I have had an opportunity to confirm my desire to continue to teach. I pray that the seeds I have planted will take root and reap an abundant harvest.
We have had some rough days with these two but all in all it has been beneficial. I have enjoyed catching up with my cousin and seeing her world. Although it is quite different from mine we both love our children and want only the best for them. She is an awesome woman with a big heart. I thank both she and her husband for allowing us to be in their home and making us feel so welcomed
I have not forgotten those who I left behind. My heart has been burdened in prayer for expectant mothers, those battling cancer, marriages,and finances. We are moving into a time when we will all have to help each other and stand together. I have encountered a lot of different things here, food, weather clothing, and bugs. However the thing that remains the same are the people of God. As we have encountered God's people, we have found them to worship Him in spirit and in truth! Awesome!! Feels just like home!
I can now begin my count down of mountain sunsets and turn my heart to the thought of the sun setting behind the lush green trees of Georgia. I know as I sit on my tiny balcony in my favorite chair I will never forget my time here in the desert and the lessons I have learned. There are more entries to make about my experience, but for now I leave you with this thought: Consider the wonders God has done!
I have seen how the power of God's word is able to transform any situation. Today I commit to speaking life into my life and the lives of those I love. I see the importance of building up and not tearing down, and I am convinced that love truly concurs all.
I don't want you to think that I have been here eating roots and berries praying and singing spiritual songs.( OK maybe a few times!) During this time I have had the "pleasure " of my son and little cousin. I have had an opportunity to confirm my desire to continue to teach. I pray that the seeds I have planted will take root and reap an abundant harvest.
We have had some rough days with these two but all in all it has been beneficial. I have enjoyed catching up with my cousin and seeing her world. Although it is quite different from mine we both love our children and want only the best for them. She is an awesome woman with a big heart. I thank both she and her husband for allowing us to be in their home and making us feel so welcomed
I have not forgotten those who I left behind. My heart has been burdened in prayer for expectant mothers, those battling cancer, marriages,and finances. We are moving into a time when we will all have to help each other and stand together. I have encountered a lot of different things here, food, weather clothing, and bugs. However the thing that remains the same are the people of God. As we have encountered God's people, we have found them to worship Him in spirit and in truth! Awesome!! Feels just like home!
I can now begin my count down of mountain sunsets and turn my heart to the thought of the sun setting behind the lush green trees of Georgia. I know as I sit on my tiny balcony in my favorite chair I will never forget my time here in the desert and the lessons I have learned. There are more entries to make about my experience, but for now I leave you with this thought: Consider the wonders God has done!
Teresa
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