Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the hornof my salvation, my stronghold.
Today has been a relaxing day for me. I slept in and then did school work most of the day. It was nasty weather outside today, and so not many people were out and about. I figured it was a sign from the Lord for me to get some extra rest. The Lord knows what we need when we need it doesn't He? :)
I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead! I am looking forward to a GREAT week, and then heading HOME to see my family and friends. I have some school work, a few practices, and 1 game that stand between me and going home. I know this is crunch time for a lot of people - - - whether it be work, school, etc. Take time to find joy in the small things :)
I am off to bed. One practice tomorrow afternoon :)
God bless,
Megan
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, ... that we might receive the full rights of sons.— Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...God waited till history reached his appointed time and sent Jesus. Just the right time -- Roman rule, Jewish subordination, good roads, freedom, a degree of safety, a common trading language, cruel and barbaric punishment accompanied by religious infighting. In times such as these, he sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -- not pretend children, but real children, with full rights. So he could not only be God, but so he could be Abba.
My Utmost For His Highest:
Personality is the characteristic mark of the inner, spiritual man, just as individuality is the characteristic of the outer, natural man. Our Lord can never be described in terms of individuality and independence, but only in terms of His total Person— “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30). Personality merges, and you only reach your true identity once you are merged with another person. When love or the Spirit of God come upon a person, he is transformed. He will then no longer insist on maintaining his individuality. Our Lord never referred to a person’s individuality or his isolated position, but spoke in terms of the total person— “. . . that they may be one just as We are one . . . .” Once your rights to yourself are surrendered to God, your true personal nature begins responding to God immediately. Jesus Christ brings freedom to your total person, and even your individuality is transformed.
Our Daily Bread:
Just as God makes animals with different strengths and weaknesses, He makes people the same way. God made us to be dependent not only on Him but also on one another. The apostle Paul elaborated on this idea in his letter to the church in Corinth. As members of the body of Christ, we all have different gifts and abilities (1 Cor. 12:12-31).
The church is healthy only when we work together, look out for each other, and use our strengths to benefit one another.
Help us, Lord, to work together
With the gifts that You bestow;
Give us unity of purpose
As we serve You here below. —Sper
We can go a lot further together than we can alone.