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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

God is My Strength and Power



It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.

- Psalm 18:32

Today I woke up with some new thoughts and new strength...praise God for His mercy!

Last week I was able to spend time with myself and journeyed inward. It was a peaceful experience yet, I emerged a bit fearful. I guess I was entertaining too many thoughts and was worried with too many meaningless concerns. In might be a shame to admit here for awhile I panicked, not knowing what to do...and in my mind should I find the way, how will I manage to do them? Then it was Easter! How could I have an inward journey to myself trying to reflect on how he died on the cross for me and got so discouraged upon looking at my own cross! I felt so small and unworthy.

So, I tried to do what I always do, I prayed. I prayed a lot. That line 'pray until you pray' became so real to me. Praise God, it worked for me!

So today, I woke up with some new thoughts and new strength!

Many times in my life, I try to do things consciously for I believe whatever we do consciously forms into habit...just like LOVE...sometimes so is prayer.

Today I reflect on my life...what have I done for the 29 years...what have I become...am I proud of the life I live. That is all it takes for me to smile big and get strength because all throughout my journey He is there wherever I go...my source of strength...and He makes my way perfect...in His eyes and in His time.

I wish you all a blessed Wednesday...and may you have the strength you need to make it through week, and may your way be perfect in the eyes of God.


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14 comments:

Denise said...

Such a marvelous picture and verse.

Hootin Anni said...

Wonderful!!!! I just can't beat this or top this off with any more praise than the WON word...wonderful.

My Wordful is posted about the day I had yesterday...come by if you can find some time in your busy routine!! Happy Wednesday.

Vikki Wright said...

Nice!! I also felt weary this week, and instead of lying down on my bed I felt God saying, "Come to me and I will give you rest." So I spent several hours in His word and journalling and sure enough, He strengthened me! Amen to His strengthening power. Happy WFW.

Joan said...

So beautiful!
Happy WFW!
Blessings

Beth in NC said...

That was beautiful! Great job!

Laurie Ann said...

Great thoughts, and a beautiful verse and photo, too! Happy WFW!

GodsOwn/Bernice said...

YES HE is our Strenght.....and keeps us firmly on His Way.

Happy WFW

Bernice

Peggy said...

Blessings Mariposa...Good personal reflections that brought you to really pray!

Yes, we need His strength!!!

May He arm you in His strength & make your way perfect!
Enjoy being filled in His Word today which will bring you more strength as you soak in each Scripture!

Cathy said...

Beautiful and encouraging verse ~

Alexis said...

This is a GREAT post, thank you so much for your words and the scripture.

ellen b. said...

Continued blessings on your life Mariposa as you walk with our Savior!!

Susannah said...

Amen... pray until you pray. That's a new one to me. I like it!
Wonderful verse! :~D

GranthamLynn said...

Very sweet and beautiful post. Yes prayer works. And sometimes we do have to resolve to keep on. Like that verse in James when we have struggles of many kinds consider it Joy because is working on you and you'll be much better for it.
Thanks for sharing your heart and letting us encourage you.
Many Blessings my sweet (young)friend!
Blessings
Sherry (a grandma)

Amydeanne said...

great post M! :)