Gods Greatness And Compassion

The Lord Showing His Love For Me

So, as I’m running on the track
I started craving a certain snack
I know this snack I shouldn’t eat
As its effect would negate my running
But as I’m running, I try to justify
Just a small amount wouldn’t hurt one time
And I’m going to the store when I’m done
So I’ll get this snack—just a small one

In the store there were three things I needed to buy
As I get to the snack aisle
Lo and behold, for the first time I can remember
They are sold out of this certain flavor
Plenty of other flavors I did see
But not the one that would satisfy my craving
How’s that for the Lord showing His love for me

Never in the decades that I’ve been going to stores
Have one of them been sold out of this product before
I was going to buy and eat something I didn’t need
But God was showing His love and did intercede
As He caused the store not to have what I was seeking.

Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 body is temple
Background
God loves us so much that He looks out for us even when we don’t look out for ourselves. In 1 Corinthians 6: 19 it states our body is a temple of the Holy Ghost. Therefore, we should treat it with respect and take care of it. But sometimes that can be hard to do. Who wants to exercise every time they are supposed to? And who can always resist the foods they love? I’m just grateful for a loving heavenly Father, that will always find a way to look out for our best interests.

Through The Door

Jesus said He stands at the door
He will come through it for anyone who hears His voice
Not only will He come to commune and sup
But He will provide a lifetime meal for us

And He’ll create a path
That will lead us to greener grass
And abundantly more
Lord, I’m so grateful that You came through my door.

Scripture reference: Revelation 3:20, Ephesians 3:20

Relationship Healing

Today this text came in, a favor they were requesting
I gladly granted what they were asking
As for them I now have compassion
But I remember years ago,
When I would have been quick to say no
And the feelings were mutually cold
So, why the change in feelings?
Relationship healing

I credit the relationship healing to the Lord Jesus
As he mended the forces between us
His teachings on love, and forgiveness
Has allowed us to put the ill feelings to rest
It’s not that harsh memories don’t exist
It’s they are not at the top of my memory list

Lord, thanks for intervening
You changed our lives such that we live interdependently
Our situation went from distressing to a blessing
Thank you Lord for relationship healing

Scripture References: 1 John 4:20, Matthew 18:21-22
Background
Relationships are those critical human bonds we need in life. And the more loving, relationships one has, the happier one will be. Scripture 1 John 4:20 is about loving a brother. Yet, sometimes relationships fall apart due to things that shouldn’t have been said or done. And the fracture can be so deep that simply saying I’m sorry won’t mend the relationship. It can stay broken for years or even decades. And Just because you ask a person to forgive you doesn’t mean they will. In this case the relationship may not be restored, but can be used as a learning experience to treat future relationships better. Matthew 18:21-22 is about forgiving. Remember God forgives even if people don’t. But there’s good news, not only does the Lord Jesus heals physically, He heals in all other areas including relationships. It may not be restored when you want it to be, but God’s will, it will be restored. Just keep praying.