Ginny - Hebrews 11

Good Morning Girlz!!!

Weekend was good! It was a very spontaneous trip to Dallas, but it was so fun! Tim is moving to New York City beginning of August, so I like seeing him as much as I can these days. Hope everyone's week has started out good too!

S - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." vs. 1

O - What we do not see...that brings up two emotions for me: #1 - Excitement. Just think of all the possibilities that are out there! God is preparing and taking care of what comes next. He has a plan and wants to bless me, so what is to come must be amazing! #2 - Fear. What if I don't like what He has planned, or what if it's not what I wanted, or what if it doesn't come on my time table. (Obviously a lot of selfishness going on in that second emotion!)

A - I have always been a person who fears the unknown. Through Bible Study and an incredible mentor the Lord has brought me through and broken so many chains in regards to fear. I have grown so much, and compared to the bondage I use to live in - I'm a totally new person! Praise the Lord!!! But there are times that that fear will creep back in and try to build up the walls again. That's why I love the other words used in verse one: "confidence" "assurance." I think the Lord knew this was an easier said-then-done type of assignment. He knew we needed strength and a strong mind to get through the times of waiting. I chose to believe the best is yet to come - in regards to desires here on Earth, but also for the day we walk through the pearly gates!

P - Lord, forgive me when I get discouraged and let my selfish perspective cloud the joy of serving a God that does have so much in store for all of us! Thank you for being a God that's not satisfied with mediocre, but wants what is best for me. Lord, I pray for all of us today and what our hearts might be yearning for. I pray that you would meet those desires. That the flood gates would be open and blessings would rain down. To You be all GLORY!