17/06: Dedicating the Temple
Category: In His Grip
Posted by: Luann
We are God's temple. That is a concept that is easy to forget, for me anyway. I make decisions everyday based on what sounds good, smells good, tastes good and feels good without ever giving a thought that the Spirit of the Almighty God dwells inside this body!
Sometimes I think my mind IS the sea of forgetfulness! Things that enter are sometimes never seen or heard from again.
God has me in 2 Chron. chapter 6 when Solomon dedicated the temple he built for God. I see some parallels. Maybe you will too.
I try to hear God's Voice in the words I read. What is He saying to me, today, through this verse or passage? I'll give you a glimpse into the nuggets I pulled from verses 13-25. You can go read them and then see if He whispered this to your heart as well:
Am I rushing through prayer to move on to my to-do list? What & who have I put on God's throne? What has taken my time, energy, resources and love besides God?
Am I ready to abandon it? And replace it with the Only One who loves me wholeheartedly? Get up from the pit and run the race with all the energy you've been using on everything else!
Why am I anxious or worried about anything? He has carried me this far; He has no intention of dropping me now! Today is a testament of God's faithfulness so far. So trust Him with your tomorrows.
Solomon's request is urgent - NOW - if only says I have a huge part to play in whether God can bless me with His promises - if only I obey Him.
What promises have I made to you, Luann? Ask me to fulfill them now. "A future and hope."
Present your temple to me holy. Sacrifice striving for other fulfillment and empty yourself before me so my Holy Spirit can inhabit you completely. If the heavens cannot contain My Spirit, there is surely no room for anything else in you besides Me!
So Luann, have you made a practice of getting in My Presence and crying out to Me for mercy or do you arrogantly go about your day as if you were the god of your own universe?
Come to me with a contrite heart. See the reality that I AM God and you are not. Then plead your case and ask for mercy.
Did you catch the day and night part Luann? Yes, always. Hard for you to grasp I know, but understand that I see and know what is happening with you all the time. Your victories and heartache, your cares and concerns, even when you contemplate sin, I see it. I'm here waiting for your cry to help. I won't force my way and will on you, but trust me, my way is infinitely better. I'm here listening. Go ahead, cry to me.
Am I praying? Really? Luann you limit our time together. I am waiting to hear, forgive and supply. You need only ask. You make quick decisions that effect others. Do not make promises lightly. When you say you will do something, do it!
Satan wants to defeat you, Luann. He longs to separate you from Me and my Word. Don't let him. Turn and confess. Pray to me. Don't be stubborn, digging your heels in thinking you can make it right if you're given enough time. You can't. History has proven it. I'm waiting to bring you back but the first move is yours.
Lord, forgive my stubborn heart and controlling ways. Take this day and mold it. Fill my empty places with Your Spirit. Empower me with Your strength. Bind Your Truth to the walls of my mind like graffiti that cannot be washed away. Allow Your love to pour out of me and onto others You put in my path today, I pray in Jesus' name, amen.
Sometimes I think my mind IS the sea of forgetfulness! Things that enter are sometimes never seen or heard from again.
God has me in 2 Chron. chapter 6 when Solomon dedicated the temple he built for God. I see some parallels. Maybe you will too.
I try to hear God's Voice in the words I read. What is He saying to me, today, through this verse or passage? I'll give you a glimpse into the nuggets I pulled from verses 13-25. You can go read them and then see if He whispered this to your heart as well:
Am I rushing through prayer to move on to my to-do list? What & who have I put on God's throne? What has taken my time, energy, resources and love besides God?
Am I ready to abandon it? And replace it with the Only One who loves me wholeheartedly? Get up from the pit and run the race with all the energy you've been using on everything else!
Why am I anxious or worried about anything? He has carried me this far; He has no intention of dropping me now! Today is a testament of God's faithfulness so far. So trust Him with your tomorrows.
Solomon's request is urgent - NOW - if only says I have a huge part to play in whether God can bless me with His promises - if only I obey Him.
What promises have I made to you, Luann? Ask me to fulfill them now. "A future and hope."
Present your temple to me holy. Sacrifice striving for other fulfillment and empty yourself before me so my Holy Spirit can inhabit you completely. If the heavens cannot contain My Spirit, there is surely no room for anything else in you besides Me!
So Luann, have you made a practice of getting in My Presence and crying out to Me for mercy or do you arrogantly go about your day as if you were the god of your own universe?
Come to me with a contrite heart. See the reality that I AM God and you are not. Then plead your case and ask for mercy.
Did you catch the day and night part Luann? Yes, always. Hard for you to grasp I know, but understand that I see and know what is happening with you all the time. Your victories and heartache, your cares and concerns, even when you contemplate sin, I see it. I'm here waiting for your cry to help. I won't force my way and will on you, but trust me, my way is infinitely better. I'm here listening. Go ahead, cry to me.
Am I praying? Really? Luann you limit our time together. I am waiting to hear, forgive and supply. You need only ask. You make quick decisions that effect others. Do not make promises lightly. When you say you will do something, do it!
Satan wants to defeat you, Luann. He longs to separate you from Me and my Word. Don't let him. Turn and confess. Pray to me. Don't be stubborn, digging your heels in thinking you can make it right if you're given enough time. You can't. History has proven it. I'm waiting to bring you back but the first move is yours.
Lord, forgive my stubborn heart and controlling ways. Take this day and mold it. Fill my empty places with Your Spirit. Empower me with Your strength. Bind Your Truth to the walls of my mind like graffiti that cannot be washed away. Allow Your love to pour out of me and onto others You put in my path today, I pray in Jesus' name, amen.
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