my cup overflows

Over the past 3 years God has impressed three verses on my heart, stronger than any others. They are promises and they have demonstrated to me His infinite wisdom, grace, and love. He literally has flipped my life upside down... only for me to find that I'm finally standing right side up!  I felt compelled to share, so, here!

1) Psalm 46:10a "Be still, and know that I am God." Not only is this verse a command, but it became a promise to me. It was personal. It was a call to obedience. Psalm 96:7 says "for he is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts."   He called my name, forced me to see his face, required my obedience and took nothing less than my full attention. 

2) Jeremiah 29:11 "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 a hope and a future."  In the uncertainty of my career, my family, and my life,  I literally clung to this promise, forcing myself to remember that He had proved himself faithful in so many other times, trying to believe that He would be faithful again.  I had no direction and no purpose, or at least, none that I could see... how glad I am that I couldn't write the script for myself; that He does actually know better and does actually have a good plan in mind for me.

3) Psalm 23: 2-3  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.  God may lead us through a desert time to teach us things; Jesus went into the desert.  But, He always brings us to a place of rest, calls out to us by name.  He's a personal and deeply intimate God. 

And now, I am by no means "finished."  I'm only beginning to see how much more work there is to be done in my soul.  But, today, I recognize all the blessings that abound in my life.  Today, my cup overflows.