It's is 'that' time of the year again when we must prepare. Prepare to make our homeschool lesson plans, prepare for the numerous activities in the school year and prepare and renew our hearts for service.
So many things can be accomplished in this time of preparation. But it is time consuming and sometimes a daunting task. In my life at the present there are some threatening and serious issues which have been inflicted on me. I am learning in the preparation of reason and wisdom, I am also growing in my Faith and preparing my heart for service. It is SO ODD how God does His work.
To prepare is defined as putting in proper condition for readiness. I like that . So, preparation is putting that condition into action. Making things right for the future, getting the conditions into a grand state for utilization. I SO like this.
So during my walk, I now am preparing---for struggles, for joy, for times of unrest and uneasiness. But, I know this preparation is not in vain. My Father, the King, has been preparing since the beginning of time to keep me, His Princess, safe. He is leading by example as He always does. He is going before me and getting the path straight and ready for me. He is preparing for my future and where He will lead. It is beyond my comprehension of how HE can do ALL of this for each of us...... mind blowing and beyond extreme...........
So today, I am going to relish in His words. Words from the book of John. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
I am also holding the words from Ephesians dear- "God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master
has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put
them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil
throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk
away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a
life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
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prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own.
Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when
it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth,
righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn
how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is
an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this
ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters.
Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls
behind or drops out.
So today I am preparing--- placing my mind and soul on THE ONE who gives life, strength and wisdom.
