You know I used to keep a prayer journal, but I've stopped recently. I wonder who can/will read this? It's not that I have anything to hide but there are some things best kept private. I enjoy being able to just get down on my knees and pray out loud but writing keeps me more focused, so it's really a matter of judgment on a day-to-day basis.
Want to know why I named my blog honeycomb? It's from one of my favorite verses.
Psalm 19:7-14, HCSB
7 The instruction of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
making the heart glad;
the commandment of the LORD is radiant,
making the eyes light up.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are reliable
and altogether righteous.
10 They are more desirable than gold— than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey— than honey dripping from the comb. 11 In addition, Your servant is warned by them;
there is great reward in keeping them.
12 Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13 Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins;
do not let them rule over me.
Then I will be innocent,
and cleansed from blatant rebellion.
14 May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
So there you go. I really like that verse, it reminds me how important God's word is and how beneficial it can be.
Something else I wanted to mention was how convicted I was today about my boldness for God... or lack thereof. Dr. Davis preached today on Sarah's faith and how she and Abraham believed God's promises. That belief is what enabled Abraham to be willing to sacrifice Isaac on the altar--because God had promised he (Isaac) would be the father of a great nation, Abraham knew he was not losing his son. He probably figured God would raise Isaac from the dead. This is the faith I need.
Luke 6:20-26, ESV
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
"Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
22 "Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
24 "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
25 "Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.
"Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
26 "Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets."
Jesus promised that those who are blessed are the ones whose lives are difficult. My life isn't difficult, not really-but I want to believe God that suffering leads to blessing! So I need more suffering in my life. Not that I'm going to start purposely injuring myself, but that I need to fearlessly share my faith-something I've been struggling with a lot-because the main thing holding me back is fear of losing friendship or respect-a kind of suffering. That's the suffering Jesus was talking about, and I want to be blessed in his eyes! Bring it on I say! I believe God will keep his promises.
That's all I got. Over and out!
