Forever in My Heart

"All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." 1 Peter 1:24-25

I turned 50 this year. That means I have lived a half-century, 5 decades on this earth! I often wake in the night and the question is running through my mind: "How has my life made a difference?" Has my life counted? I find myself on the verge of depression. Then the Lord reminds me that it is not all about me. When I become impressed with my lot in life depression sets in. I have discovered, however, that when I become impressed with who God is, the depression melts away.

I woke up this morning at 3:00 AM and couldn't go back to sleep. I woke to the thought - Nancy, you are just like withering grass and dried flowers. This body I am living in is fading, but God's word that has taken root in my heart will stand forever. In fact Peter says it is "living and enduring." The Word inplanted in my heart will go on forever long after this body of mine is laid in the ground. I hold forever in my heart! This thought fuels my passion for God's word. I could never afford a face lift - which eventually falls! Instead, I am opting for a permanent "heart lift" by seeking to fill it with the living and enduring word of God. Amen!
Feasting on the Word!
Nancy

Walking in Truth

3 John 2-4 has been my prayer for my children for many years. " I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health just as your soul prospers. I was very glad when brethren came and bore witness to your truth. That is, how you were walking in truth. I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth." Last night, as I laid my head on my pillow, I began to reflect on my Mother's Day. I must say it was the very best Mother's Day I think I have ever had! I didn't receive any flowers, which I love and no gift card for the LOFT. No breakfast in bed and no corsage to wear to church. These are all fine and I would love each one, but my children gave me the best gifts ever- their lives!

I began praying scripture for my children some 10 years ago and I will never get over how God answers! I have especially prayed that they would love the Lord with all their heart, soul and might (Deuteronomy 6:5) and that they would fully understand God's love. (Ephesians 3:16-19) Both of my children are in college and both chose to come to church with me and to give me the gift of their words. Their words truly matched up with their actions. My son wrote me a Mother's Day letter and some of the things he wrote stay with me for a long time. He said, "I have seen the effect of memorizing Scripture in your life, and it encourages and blesses me so much . . . I can honestly say that I want to become more like you as I grow older." I share this not to boast in my parenting - far from that- but to boast in God and His Word - truth! The wonderful words of my children motivate me all the more to hide God’s Word in my heart and fuel my passion to teach others how to experience this transforming journey of delighting in God's Word.

Keep Feasting on the Word,
Nancy

Stop believing the Lies!

So many times I have believed my own lies. I have listened to my own "understanding" of a situation, only to realize that I was believing a lie - contrary to God's truth. I had a dear friend email me with a prayer request concerning the pain she was having in her back. She has struggled with back pain for years and is overwhelmed with the pain and the struggle to get her life back to "normal." She said she was depressed. That is believing a lie - believing that your situation is much too big for God. We become depressed when we are overly impressed with our own circumstances. To overcome depression we must become impressed with who God is and that He is able to do immeasurably more that we can even fathom. Ephesians 3:20. Each day I must have an attitude adjustment. I must stop believing my lies and start believing God's truth. That my friends is why God's word, hidden in my heart, is my lifeline to a truth- filled day. Here is to a day filled with God's truth.

Keep Feasting on His Word!
Nancy