Psalm 1:1-3 NRIV, “Blessed is the one who obeys the law of the Lord. He doesn't follow the advice of evil people. He doesn't make a habit of doing what sinners do. He doesn't join those who make fun of the LORD and his law. Instead, he takes delight in the law of the Lord. He thinks about his law day and night. He is like a tree that is planted near a stream of water. It always bears its fruit at the right time. Its leaves don't dry up. Everything godly people do turns out well.”
The MSG translation says, “How well God must like you - you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College. Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.”
God plants us in certain places at specific times in our lives. What we do during those times is up to us. Are we going to allow circumstances drag us down and keep us down? Or, are we going to continually seek God and His Word to help lift us up?
Those who have been keeping up with my blog, know the situation with our home flooding. For the most part, I have been able to keep my head up…knowing that God is in control. Every so often those thoughts of doubt try to creep in and drag me down. But, I keep turning to Him. For me to sit and worry about this situation is not going to make it any better. But, when I continually place it in HIS hands, He is able to work miracles. I stand by what I have said before. God has planted us in this city for a reason. And, while we are planted here, I want to bloom for Him. I want to bear good fruit. I want to make a difference in the lives around me for His glory! ♥
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