DEVOTIONS!!!!!!

On Thursday mornings at school I meet with a couple of teachers that are believers and we fellowship, share what God is teaching us and than prayer together. It is very refreshing and is so nice to have others that are on the 'same page' as you. Cory shared a devotion today that was very good, and I wanted to extend it to you all. Enjoy!

The disappointments of life are simply the hidden appointments of love. My child, I have a message for you today. Let me whisper it in your ear so any storm clouds that may arise will shine with golry and the rough places you may have to walk will be made smooth. It is only four words, but let it sink into your inner being and use them as a pillow to rest your weary head. "This is my doing". Have you ever realized that whatever concerns you concerns me too? For whatever touched you touches the apple of my eye (Zach 2:8). You are precious and honored in my sight (Isaiah 43:4). Therefore it is my special delight to teach you. I want you to learn when temptations attack you, and the enemy comes in like a pent up flood (Isaiah 59:19), that 'this is my doing' and that your weakenss needs my strength and your safety lies in letting me fight for you. Are you in difficult circumstances, surrounded by people who do not understand you, never ask your opinion, and always push you aside? 'This is my doing.' I am the God of circumstances. You did not come to this place by accident- you are exactly where I meant for you to be. Have you not asked me to make you humble! Then see that I have placed you in the perfect school where this lesson is taught. Your circumstances and the people around you are only being used to accomplish my will. Are you having problems with money, finding it hard to make ends meat? 'This is my doing', for I am the ONE who keeps your finances, and I want you to learn to depend upon me. My supply is limitless and I will meet all your needs (Phil 4:19). I want you to prove my promises so no one may say 'you did not trust in the Lord your God' (Deut. 1:32). Are you experiencing a time of sorrow? 'This is my doing'. I am a man of sorrow and familiar with suffering (Isaiah 53:3). I have allowed your earthly comfortess to fail you so that by turning to me you may receive external encouragement and good hope (2 Thess 2:16). Have you longed to do some great work for me but instead have been set aside on a bed of sickness and pain? 'This is my doing'. You are so busy I coud not get your attention and I wanted to teach you some of my deepest truths. They also serve who only stand and wait. In fact, some of my greatest workers are those pysically unable to serve, but who have learned to use the powerful weapon of prayers. Today I place a cup of holy oil in your hands, use it freely, my child. Anoint with it every new circumstances, every word that hurts you, every interruption that makes you impatient and every weakness you have. The pain will leave as you learn to see me in all things. 'This is my doing'.