Unfailing Love, Guides

"In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.  In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling." Exodus 15:13

"I will call upon your name and keep my eyes above the waves when oceans rise.  My soul will rest in your embrace; for I am Yours and You are mine." Oceans by Hillsong United

My heart has been meditating on this verse and this song throughout this week.  The Lord has been pouring His unconditional love and reminding me how much He loves me.  Even when times get tough, when I feel week, I rest in Him alone.  His mighty hand guides me in every direction.  I have been praying a lot for His direction because there are so many people who need food, water, clothes, a house, school, money, and a job.  It is hard moving down here thinking "I am going to help everyone" or "I am going to change the world".  The truth is, I cannot do any of those things.  Those are desires acting out of my flesh rather than my Spirit.  I trust in the Lord's provision because He can do ALL things, I pray for the people who are in need and pray that the Lord will reveal to me what I can do, who I can help and how I can help-  I ask myself everyday what can I do for you Lord?  How do you want to use me today?  Help me to deny myself take away my selfish desires so I can hear from YOU and YOUR HOLY SPIRIT! 

Another truth the Lord has been pouring out to me is how much sin affects our relationship with our Father.  When I feel distant from Him or I can't hear His answers to my prayers, it is usually because of me and my heart and my selfish desires.  Does the Lord love me any less?  NO! He longs for us to know him more and more and when we fill our lives with things that aren't glorious or righteous then we are building a wall between us and the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit will begin to withdrawal and you will loose the amazing communion He provides! 

I am held in His mighty hand and so are you!  Don't miss out on what God is calling you to do-- His ultimate desire is for you to seek Him, let Him lead you!

"Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in ALL your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6 

"But seek first His kingdom of righteous, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33