Hey b'ys, I'm in Chicago for launch, also known as the 'windy city', so I feel like it's St. John's sister city haha. Our last night here was much like home, it was cool and a little windy, and it was such an unexpected blessing, but I'll take it with me this year as I struggle through the heat! Our hotel room has a little balcony, standing room only, but its so nice to get out of the air-conditioning and be outside. This morning I was doing my quiet time there, enjoying what i'm sure will be one of my last cups of regular tea for a year, enjoying a cool morning 'on the balcony'. My Bible study group studied Hebrews this summer, and this morning i was reading Hebrews 13.
Hebrews 13: 20-21 "20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."
As i prepare to leave for Malaysia in a few hours this was a good reminder and encouraging.
I got so busy getting ready for the race, and seeing everyone, and though these are good things, my focus was not on God, it was on these things and my focus always needs to be on God. And I've felt the repercussions of not being focused on God. I was focused on myself, my comforts, my wants, and my conveniences. I need to seek God, and from there the rest will follow. Yes in goin on the race i'm seeking God, but seeking God needs to be a daily choice, not just a one time. I want Jesus to be the Lord, and centre of my life, to serve Him and become more the daughter He calls me to be. Surrendering to God, giving Him everything scares me, but is so worth it. Matthew 7:11, says to ask the Father for good things. Lord help me to give You everything, that my life be a living sacrifice, though it scares me what that could mean, and there's things I don't want to give up, I want You more.
Last night during worship God reminded me that He is always with me, and I always have have a reason to bring praise. My God is always God, always strong, perfect in power and in love. And that the good work that God has begun in me He will continue, and bring to completion [Philippians 1:6].
