Psalm 27

When I was in high school, I memorized Psalm 27. It has been an encouragement to me in many ways through the years. It comforted me when my father-in-law and sister-in-law died. It calmed my fears when I didn't think I could move forward on how God was leading us. Whenever I was fainthearted, I remembered that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Even though my daughter is in a war-zone, I am not afraid. When my heart yearned for God, it beckoned me to see His face. I would have to say now that Psalm 27:4 is my favorite verse in the Bible and the theme I want to center my life around. This is what I seek after. 2 Corinthians 3:18 is a companion to this verse:

"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."

Oh Lord, I want to see your face. I want to change into your likeness. Thank you that this metamorphose is an act of grace. The more I behold Your beauty, the more I become like You.

(Anyway, I had fun making this banner for my blog. The photo was taken from my office window early in the morning on a heavy pollution day. Oh well, the sunrise was still beautiful.)

Help Wanted

I have been praying that the Lord would send my way a woman who is gifted in organization who could come and help me for about 3 weeks. I really need help in organizing our home office and getting some systems set up. I don't know who to ask or where to look for this kind of assistance. Any ideas?

Called Higher

This morning in my quiet time I was challenged by a devotional book I have been reading. Several years ago I was given this book, One Minute Bible, Women in Leadership, from Anne Harper. At the time I thought "boy, did she miss the target with this gift, I am not a leader". Now a few years later I realize that Anne had vision for me. She saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. She hit the target but it has taken time for me to see the potential she saw. Today I read:

"Some days you wish you could just go through the motions and fill in the blanks. But you've been called higher than that."

I pray I will allow God to use the talents and gifts for His higher purpose and that I won't just go through the motions. One way I believe God would have me do this is to be more faithful with this blog and share what God has placed on my heart.