Scattered

Bear with me! I’m about to take a whole different direction here…. This morning as I continued my study on Job, I asked the Holy Spirit to guide me through chapter 14 and reveal things I needed to get out of this. As I read and compared the AmericanStandard Version and New Living Translation, I was trying hard to focus. In all honestly my mind was also going in multiple directions. The human mind is a very interesting thing especially if you are deep and constantly thinking. I know I will have to spend more time on this chapter because the main thing standing out to me right now is….our days are few and full of troubles 😂 I know it’s not funny but I’m chuckling just a bit as I think how true that is.

As I prayed I was honest with the Lord about my thoughts being so scattered this morning, although He already knew that. Psalms‬ ‭139:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬, “You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.” I’ve just got to stop right there. It’s mind blowing how our Abba Father knows us so well…. I mean everything about us, He fully knows. As I prayed and thanked Him for his sovereignty, power and unfathomable wisdom, I just sat in Awe!

One of the things my mind was distracted by this morning was our son Joshua’s upcoming trip to Phoenix, Arizona for who knows how long. He and a friend are going out there for training for a new business opportunity. If you know our story and how close we are you would know my emotions and thoughts are all over the place concerning this. Joshua and his friend are excited and we are excited for them as they go try something completely different.

As a “Momma Bear” I’ve thought of ways to help him get ready for his trip. I have no doubt his dad has too. I think of every case scenario and want him prepared. As I thought about all this, the Holy Spirit brought Matthew 7:11 to mind. “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.”

I know we can REST in our Heavenly Fathers care, knowing that He has everything covered. He loves Joshua even more than we do and is more that capable of taking complete care of him. Agree with us in prayer that God will go before him and be his rear guard. Pray for God’s favor on this new adventure. Pray for safety and healing. Yes Healing! I will never stop asking God for complete healing . Also pray for a group of Christians to fellowship and learn with.

I better bring these scattered thoughts captive. Be still my heart… God has all of this covered. Job 14, I will be back for you.
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