God hears my prayers. This I know. Of course, He knows what I am going to say even from eternity. Such knowledge is "too wonderful for me" as the psalmist declares (Psalm 139:6). He also uses my own words to reinforce what I have been confessing or acknowledging before Him.
Today was such a day. I was confessing my feelings and thoughts and lack of desire to study. I'm watching the grandkids and they had the TV on. TV is a problem with me. If I start watching something I get sucked into the plot and have to watch it to the end.
I confessed pride as well.
Funny how pride and feelings of failure can rear their ugly heads in the mind and heart of the same person.
This journal entry was obviously on a Thursday at the time of Band of Brothers 10-week study was going on. It perfectly aligned with what I had been praying and confessing to God tonight.
God may have even orchestrated it so that I would come back later and read it with no Word portion to follow in order to add emphasis to the fact that He hears and knows and will help me when I lack desire, feel like a failure, or am puffed up with pride.
Today was such a day. I was confessing my feelings and thoughts and lack of desire to study. I'm watching the grandkids and they had the TV on. TV is a problem with me. If I start watching something I get sucked into the plot and have to watch it to the end.
I confessed pride as well.
Funny how pride and feelings of failure can rear their ugly heads in the mind and heart of the same person.
This journal entry was obviously on a Thursday at the time of Band of Brothers 10-week study was going on. It perfectly aligned with what I had been praying and confessing to God tonight.
God may have even orchestrated it so that I would come back later and read it with no Word portion to follow in order to add emphasis to the fact that He hears and knows and will help me when I lack desire, feel like a failure, or am puffed up with pride.
My Journal entry from November 5, 2015
Worship: Nothing Without You by Bebo Norman
Take these hands and lift them up
For I have not the strength
To praise You near enough
For I have not the strength
To praise You near enough
For I have nothing
I have nothing without You
I have nothing without You
Take my voice and pour it out
And let it sing the songs of mercy
I have found
For I have nothing
I have nothing without You
And let it sing the songs of mercy
I have found
For I have nothing
I have nothing without You
And all my soul needs
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing without You
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing without You
So take my body and build it up
May it be broken
As an offering of love
For I have nothing
I have nothing without You
May it be broken
As an offering of love
For I have nothing
I have nothing without You
And all my soul needs
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing
I love You
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing
I love You
With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
With all the strength that I can find
With all my soul
With all my mind
With all the strength that I can find
And all my soul needs
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world can see
That I have nothing
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world can see
That I have nothing
Take my time here on this earth
And let it glorify all that You are worth
For I am nothing
I am nothing without You
And let it glorify all that You are worth
For I am nothing
I am nothing without You
Songwriters
GOSKIE, MITCHEL DANE / NORMAN, BEBO
GOSKIE, MITCHEL DANE / NORMAN, BEBO
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Video: https://youtu.be/9K5DejB5oD8
Witness:
I am nothing without you. Today I was reminded again of this precious and comforting truth. It flies in the face of the self-esteem mongers and self-help gurus. Usually, when I take a shower, I put on music to worship along with. Kind of a double cleanse you might say. However, for some reason (I know why now!) I decided to listen to a message by Allister Begg. I had listened to the 1st part of a message on Peters denial on Friday, so I decided to listen to Monday's message which was the conclusion of the message. I am so glad I did. It reminded me of several things. First, that after great spiritual victories we may face great defeat(Elijah). Secondly, God is sovereign, and anything Satan throws at us is under the providential control of God (vicious dog on a chain). Third, giftedness can be a stumbling block because we can become prideful (Usiah). Finally, failure is not fatal or final. With all my failures and my struggle with pride, this message touched me. Thank you God for Your ever present help in my life!
Got to go to Band of Brothers. Be back tomorrow, Lord willing.
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