Today I had the privilege of attending a housewarming for one of the young women in our church. She has just gotten her first apartment. She actually lived with our pastors for some time helping at their home as well as volunteering in the church, all the while working. I was blessed when she approached me to give me a written invitation.
Naturally I bought a card to give to her with a gift. As I looked at cards I was struck by this one which said: "May your home be filled with all that really matters."
Immediately a conversation ensued. "What really matters? A few things comes to mind Lord... family friends. love, laughter, happiness, good health..."
The Lord reminded me of a few other things as I pondered on this further: Relationship with Him. I could SEE Him standing in the living room beside me- we were in an apartment together-we were talking to each other. He was living there with me... Although the room seemed sparsely furnished in this vision, there was great light in the room and a sense of freedom and openness.
Loving God, intimacy with Him, making Him welcome in your home, Pursuing Him, having a hunger for Truth yes these are the things that matter most!
Some people might have a different list than I did-
This is the scripture the Lord gave to me:
Isaiah 55:2 (Amplified Bible)
Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].
And this is the Blessing He had me write In Yvonne's card:
House Warming Blessing
May your home always be
a place of refuge and safety
where His Spirit can dwell.
A place full of laughter and love
and being well.
A gathering place of family
and friends
Good times and memories that
will never end.
Joy in the morning,
Peace every night
Righteousness, tranquility and
all being right.
His Hand upon you and
His favor surround you.
His Goodness and Mercy to
always astound you.
Blessings upon you as in
this new home you grow.
© NEM 6/28/09
God Bless you Yvonne!
And everyone who makes God their Home and their Home for God.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
An Undivided Heart
An undivided heart
may I never, ne'er depart
from serving only You
with a heart that's pure and true.
I want to run into Your arms
from all that distracts and harms
Help me keep my eyes on You
and fan the flames of my love anew...
I have decided-
to be undivided
no more will I share
my heart with things that only snare.
It is Your face I want to see
Your dwelling place I long to be
For Your Presence I long and sigh
Without your touch I shrivel up and die.
My love I come to thee
In many ways that you do not see
I whisper softly to draw you near
Let Me stroke your face and calm your fear.
Expect My Favor and Grace
poured out to you in every place
When your heart is divided you see
you do not receive the Best of Me
Your heart I want to embrace
Come and take your rightful place
Knowing at your side forever I'll be;
Come my Bride and dance with Me!
NEM
© 2009
3. Not directed or given to more than one object; as, undivided attention or affection. --Shak. Psalm 86:11
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Ezekiel 11:19
I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.
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