I feel like God spoke this scripture to me as I was praying for Joshua. I believe it is a powerful answer to my prayer. And I also believe it is meant for others who read my blog and whom I have been praying for.
Basically, these verses in Collosians are saying that we have been praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what HE wants. We pray also that you will have great wisdom and understanding (A gift from the Holy Spirit - discernment). of spiritual things so that you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God. God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.
The chapter seems to also remind us that Christ's power comes not from what we know, but who we know - - Jesus Christ!
And then the following words came to me (the gift of prophecy) and I wrote them down:
Watch out for the blessings. You bless what you enjoy.
Be careful of the curses. You condemn what displeases you.
It is not for you to discern your OWN way. You must ask for MY gift of discernment.
I will be with you always. Trust MY way - not yours, or others ways.
I do not always deal joy! Don't be afraid for Joshua (or whomever) - - I am not only wise, but kind, and merciful.
Todays grief may become the channel for tomorrow's blessing!
3 comments:
Wow! This is very comforting to me. Thank you. I think it was meant for others too, but it sure touches me now and for direction on how to pray for Josh and his situation.
I just don't know what to say to this, Lonnie. WOW! might cover it. It is true, the hardships you experience today, can help you be a blessing to another somewhere along your Christian walk. Sometimes you don't even realize it! Sometimes, you open your mouth and words come out and you wonder "Where'd THAT come from?" Chances are, it came from the Holy Spirit and those words are a great comfort and/or a sage piece of advice to someone listening.
I realize that I still have a looooonnng way to travel in my Christian walk. Thank you for this Lonnie.
Thanks for commenting, Linda and Sharon. I truly do appreciate someone is reading this.
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