Ruth Week 4 Day 1

A Mother in Law's Request

As I studied this today, I have done it under a heavy heart. I was hurt very badly by someone I love very much. It has shaken my trust and questioned so many things that I thought were true and secure. All I want to do is put up walls and be closed off. I know this is not right and healing can't come from an attiude like this. The one good thing is that I went directly to the Lord instead of picking up the phone. In the past I would have wanted to call my mom and vented. But I can finally see that I'm growing and took it to God first. Please pray for my heart and attiude. Help me to calm down, realx, and let me know if I'm making more of big deal out of it then it really is. Thanks girls so much for being here for me because honestly today has been tough and heartbreaking. I know the next couple of days and weeks will be tough but I know I will come out stronger. I know God is working in me and making me a better person. This past 6 months feels like its one thing after another. I just pray that I quickly learn the lessons He wants me to learn so I can move on!

Ruth 3:1-6
These first verses is all about Naomi giving directions to Ruth. Naomi has decided that's it time for Ruth to let Boaz know that he their next of kin. She gives Ruth specific instructions. First, she is to put bathe, use perfume and put her best clothes on. Then she was to go to the threshing floor. After that she is to let Boaz fall asleep, lay at his feet and uncover his feet.

I never really analyzed this part of the story. If you read it quickly, you might think it rather forward for Naomi to put Ruth in such a vernable situation. I honestly believe Naomi meant well and she was following all the customs of that time, but I think she kind of rushed it instead of allowing God to be in total control.

I can totally relate to Naomi. I'm so like her. I have the best intentions and plans, but the majority of the time I put them into action before God can. I like to have control and its a daily struggle to let God have control over EVERY part of my day and life.