Knotted Tummy Devotional (Words from the Lord Series)
Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
Child, I see your tummy in knots yet you know your Father is faithful – you have trouble RESTING. Is it so difficult, to lean back and be held by my everlasting arms? I will uphold you with my victorious right hand in righteousness. Can that but give you a mollified vision of peace? I really care. I really have a plan. I really love….. YOU. Selah. Pause and think calmly about that.
The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today; fathers tell their children about your faithfulness. (NIV)
Isaiah 28:12
to whom he said, "This is the resting place, let the weary rest"; and, "This is the place of repose"— but they would not listen. (NIV)
Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, 'Destroy him!' (NIV)
Exodus 15:6
"Your right hand, O LORD, was majestic in power. Your right hand, O LORD, shattered the enemy. (NIV)
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (NIV)
Prayer: Thank You dear God, for your promises of faithfulness and of your arms to hold us tight. You go before us and destroy our enemies and you promise to uphold us. Why should we fear? Why should we be afraid. You have proved your faithfulness over and over and we do lift our voices in praise to you who are, indeed, ABLE!!! AMEN
For those of you following my Christmas kitten saga - I picked him up today and he is A-OK! blood tests normal. He has had quite a day - neutered on Tuesday and still on pain meds, worm medicine today and his first kitten shots and 25 miles home in the 4 Runner crying... he is now sleeping in my lap as I write - what a cat!
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)I guess it's just that old human nature. We believe that God has our best interests in mind and we believe He will take care of us, then the 'Old Man' surfaces with doubts.Yah, SELFISH SELF does a pretty good job...thanks for coming by! Marijo
Oh, here we go with the resting again.....sheesh, Marijo...are you and God trying to tell me something? Thanks for sharing your heart.I think he is trying to tell me something for sure! Thanks for the start and comments!
I found some encouragement in your submission here, so thank you. Good luck with the kitten!Thanks for reading and commenting - kitten needs to be healthy and needs prayer! Marijo
Very inspiring. =)Thanks for reading and your comments and .the stars! Marijo
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