I hope you’ll pull up a chair and make yourself comfy while I’ll pour us a cuppa tea. Imaginary tea, after all, is always special.
I’m asking God to STIR us, awakening us to His Word that we might allow it to STEEP deeply into
our souls. As we take a moment to SIP on one word this week, my prayer is that it will move us to the point of action.
I don’t know about you but when I meet a friend for tea, it seems like the world spins slower and words spill sweeter. We need more days like this because let’s face it, life has a way of gulping us down like cheap earthy tea, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. God graciously reminds us, however, that He desires to direct His children in the way we should go. And oh, the sacred fragrance that exudes from a soul at rest!
As we inhale, may a stirring of thankfulness invade our heart and mind, for every breath is a gift, wrapped with the promise of abundant living. (John 10:10)
Forgive me when I settle for anything less.
Amen.
Psalm 119:133
Is there one particular word from the above scripture you feel
led to “sip” on throughout this week?
I plan to sip on the word “direct” this week. Lots to ponder.
we bring our time to a close, consider one tangible way to “pour”
out His truth in response to the word(s) we’ve chosen above.
does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take
pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD favors those who fear Him, Those
who wait for His lovingkindness. – See more at:
http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Delight,-God-Expressing#sthash.MnlQbRF6.dpuf
This is what the LORD says– your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I
am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs
you in the way you should go.
Isaiah 48:17
The word that stood out for me was "rule". In the distractions of a media driven world, I am reminded of how easy it is to deviate from what I allow to rule over me.
Praying this week to remember to br ruled by the One and Only! Thank you, Cathy for these Tuesday tea parties. Just what I need. The only thing that would make it better is for them to be in person. God bless you!
Well, I'll always delight in a word from Isaiah, but my word today is actually from 1Peter 1:3–pondering being "chosen" to a "living hope." Thanks for tea!
Good word, Desi. That is my desire as well — to be ruled, led, and directed by the One and Only. 🙂
We'll have to plan another tea when things settle down! Love you…
What beautiful words and meanings to ponder, Marcia.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Happy 4th to you!
The words "according to your word." Sometimes I ask God to direct my steps, but I hope He will take what I want into consideration. This is such immature thinking . . . for I should want him to direct me according to HIS word. He knows best and I need to trust Him and put my desires aside and let Him lead HIS way.
🙂
So true, Beth! Great insights. (No surprise there!)
Thanks for sharing. We're all blessed as a result. Love ya, friend.