I am sitting here on the floor of the airport in Philadelphia (with my laptop plugged in the wall) waiting for an airplane to hopefully get me home tonight. My connecting plane was canceled. I'm so glad I don't have my mother's dog with me right now. I disappointed my family by not agreeing to bring "Baby girl" with me as a carry on! I'm feeling better about my decision now. :) Anyway, long story short I wanted to share what has been lingering from this week's Cover to Cover readings of the Bible.
This week I've been thinking about how much more I enjoy reading about Grace and Hope in the Bible than consequences for not obeying God. I haven't wanted to think about it. As I mature, I am beginning to realize I want more. I want to know the whole story, not just the parts I have needed so desperately. Until now, I've needed reassurance that He loves me unconditionally and I can finally say I Believe Him and His promises.
I realize the verse I am about to share is one most of you already know. I know it's a verse that some have claimed as their "life verse". By the way, I don't have one. Do you? I'm still a baby Christian. How long can you be one?
Jeremiah 29:10-13
This is what the LORD says: "When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own;
it is not for man to direct his steps.
I guess I'm right where I'm supposed to be. We go through life wanting to know how the story ends. We want to know the whole story. We want to "get it"! At least I do. I Believe the Bible is 100% truth. According to His Word, nothing we have to go through in this life was meant to harm us. Nothing. We will understand soon. This past weekend I spent a lot of time talking with my sisters. We were talking about our childhood and some of the not so pleasant memories. I'm glad we are forgiven, especially as parents trying to do our best!
We had a lot of fun doing a personality test and learned a lot about ourselves and each other. We had a lot of laughs, especially when (the first time) it said I should be police officer or judge. I didn't like the results, so I took the test again. I used the excuse that I took the test quickly. I guess when I am in a hurry, I don't treat people well and am not a good listener. I better slow down. The next time I took it, I was glad to hear I would make a good nurse or teacher. There was one question that asked if we believe life is complicated or simple. I believe it's simple. We are called to Love God and Love His people. I better listen to God's Word and seek Him with all my heart so He will reveal His will for my life!
PRAISE GOD for taking such good care of me every step of the way!
I better get back to my gate to see if I'll be going home tonight! Thanks for your patience and for letting me ramble.
Love and Peace,
Angie xoxo
p.s. Mom is going to a Nursing Home for rehab for awhile, so hopefully she'll learn to control her Diabetes. I'd appreciate your prayers for some miraculous healing in her life!
p.p.s. I SO want to change the title of this post to... There is a Drama Queen Sleepless in Philadelphia tonight. I'm stuck in the airport until 7:30AM. It could be worse. I could have a dog with me. And... I have SO much to be grateful for tonight! I'm praying for CJ tonight and all of you... one at a time!
19 comments:
Oh wow! About your mom---I certainly will pray for her! That's so hard!
Judge Ang - hmmm. Makes me think of Deborah in the Bible who spoke powerful words that changed people's lives. You're right on time Angie, and your words are beautiful in your pursuit of your good God.
Hi Ang,
I just now read about your Mom , I'm just so glad everything is okay and her diabetes is under control.
Ang, you have a beautiful heart for the Lord, and you know what I do believe you are where he wants you to be for such a time as this.. Hugz Lorie
I will be praying for your mom.
I loved your ramblings here, I want to know the whole story too.
I hope that you are winging your way home! Not only do I want to know the whole story I want it quick! Soak Him up right where you are!
The whole story might just be too much for us here on earth! I'm praying for your mother.
I would say you're not a baby Christian from what I read! It is so obvious that you love the Lord.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. Your words are very encouraging :) Isn't it fun!!! God Bless!
Glad your mother is doing so much better and really glad you don't have a little dog at your marathon airport adventure.
I pray you are able to rest and be refreshed physically, mentally, and spiritually today.
Annette
I love your ramblings Ang. I love your heart more! :) Praying for you and your sweet momma today. Family is hard. Family is wonderful. Hope you made it home safely. Get some sleep.
Hugs,
Fran
Such a crazy weekend for you and you still plant yourself in His Word, in prayers, in testifying to His Love. The whole Word is what I want, too, but agree with nancygrace that it might be too much if we truly knew here on earth. Hope you are able to get to work today and not be too tired. So sorry for your layover and missing John's arrival. Love you, Annette
Certainly hope this finds you reading from the comfort of your own home instead of the discomfort of an airport floor!
God is good - and, thankfully, He's good ALL THE TIME!
Hugs,
Melinda
Angie--
I'll be praying for your mom. And CJ too. Every life is precious!
I hope you've made it home by the time I leave this comment.
I too believe the Bible is 100 percent Truth!! God directs our steps..our life is not our own. Wow! I want to do what HE wants me to do. I'm also so thankful for HIS grace when I mess up.
Much love and blessings in Christ!
Engrafted by His Grace--
Ang,
I am so proud of you!!! Imagine how you would have handled this all 5 years ago.
God really has a home in your heart and your willingness to obey and your humble spirit are proof of His promise to you.
Let me know if you need me to do anything here on the homefront for you.
In His Grip
Lisa
Great post. Thanks for being so transparent. You are seeking Him and you are finding Him. You are right where He wants you to be. He will be found by you for you want Him and are seeking Him. Don't worry about not having a life's verse. You will know it when He wants you to know it. Sorry about your mom and the layover etc. Praying all goes well for her and for you. Keep looking up...May He be the lifter of your head today. Psalm 3:3. Psalm 91 might be good for you to read today too. Blessings....Mary Lou
Ang, God is very much in the details of your life. I DID NOT read the post before this one about you going and turning to Psalm 91 and about you reading it several times. That chapter came to me as I wrote my response to your post. Wow...is God good. God is good and He is good ALL of the time. He is there with you and He went before you and was with you and waiting on you when you got to your mom's side. Hope you sleep well tonight.
I hope by now you are safely back at home!! What is the deal with the airlines these days? It seems canceled and delayed flights have become the norm. That is how I console myself for not traveling,"I would probably just get stuck in an airport anyway so best to stay home" LoL. I'm glad you got time with your sisters, I am not at all close to mine and I envy those relationships! And how fun to take personality tests, I love that kind of thing! I haven't adopted a life verse either. There are just too many and my life is always changing! I think I need a different verse every day! Anyway, I will continue to pray for your mom (and her little dog too, haha!). Have a blessed & refreshed week!
Love,
Kelley
Good to hear all the news. This is such a comforting verse to me. I want many times to know the whole story...but that is obviously not the best for us. And, isn't it neat how it always makes sense....looking backwards? It all comes down to trust doesn't it? Just trusting Him to carry me through and keep me safe. I think that's called "Blessed Assurance."
Hope you made out Ok, Ang. You must have been exhausted.
I'm so glad to hear that your mom didn't have a heart attack. Your story is mine. Just over a year ago, while I was out of state at a conference, I got a message from my family saying my mom was in the hospital from a possible heart attack. I was so far from home and a complete wreck. Turned out she had a serious blood sugar issue as well and has finally begun to get a handle on it. But again, I'm glad to hear your mom is getting help and I'll continue to pray for her.
shanda
Wow! Reading your post, I felt an instant connection. You are so aware on so many levels and yet you say you are a baby Christian. As long as you truly want what the Lord wants for your life, you are no longer considered a baby...I enjoyed reading your thoughts and I will drop by again.
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