It's all about Today, this day, not yesterday, or even tomorrow, but Today. It is truly all we have. We are called to live for the moment, to enjoy it and make it count. This is such a struggle for me! I am always planning and longing for what is to come. And the Lord has finally gotten my attention and invited me to live for today and teach my three to do the same. It is my prayer that in the moment of the day, God will show you, teach you, and capture your heart so completely so that you will see more and more how much He loves you. I am writing this as a reminder to myself and leaving it as a legacy gift for my three, who drive me crazy and yet, who I am certain, are and will do great things for all eternity! Whether you are sipping your first cup of strong black coffee, or closing the house down at the end of a tiring day, I pray you will be encouraged with raw honesty and truth. To the One who forever is worthy! This Day and Always! Amen. Celia Ann

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Gift of His Presence

As we spoke of things...  I was reminded...regardless of what happens,



Genesis 39:2


The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered...
You need to walk in the presence of the Lord.  All that you do.  Wherever you go...  you must take His presence with you.  Talk with Him and invite Him into your situation.  Don't go anywhere without bringing Him with you.

Practice the presence of the Holy Spirit.  There are things that you are not going to share with anyone else.  Yes, you need other women in your life, you will need to share things with friends during this difficult time, but dear one, you will need to share, to cast your burdens on the Lord because He cares for you.  He truly does.

Remember that the Lord was with him and he was a slave in another man's house.  The Lord was with him during a very difficult and confusing time.  The Lord had given Joseph a vision for something very different than what he was going through.  (You don't get stuck in trouble, remember this)  And Joseph prospered even when he was a slave in prison.  Why?  Because the Lord was with him. 

Be encouraged with the Lord's presence. 

(Read all of)  Psalm 16:11

You have made known to me the path of life, you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Lord God, your presence is what I desperately need. It is the path of life.  It is fullness of joy!  The Joy of the Lord is my strength.  Yes Lord, Your presence is eternal pleasures and I am longing for this even now.  Your name, Emmanuel is what I cling to.  Thank you that You will never leave me.  Thank you that I am prosperous because You will never forsake me.
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