Providence

Prov·i·dence   [prov-i-duhns] 

Noun

1.  (Often initial capital letter) the foreseeing care and guidance of God over the creatures of the earth.

2.  (Initial capital letter) God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.

3.  A manifestation of divine care or direction.

4.  Provident or prudent management of resources; prudence.

5.  Foresight; provident care.

Providence… It’s a word that has been echoing within my soul over the past few weeks.  There is a notable Providence over my life, my acquaintances, my actions, my thoughts, my heart, and my future.  Where I may be led in life has already been foreseen and will be guided with divine care.   I do not know His plan for my life, but should I not have faith that the Being who breathed the heavens so great and vast and interlaced the quantum fabric of matter so small and mysterious has a providential plan for me?  He is the one who weaved my very existence within my mother’s womb.  God knows the longings of my heart long before I do.  For the aching and longing within my heart that has lasted years beyond my reason or want.  I must trust God’s Providence over my life in all things, there is a rhyme and a reason even if I know not why today.  Someday all will be revealed in good time.  Providence... It’s a word with weight, demanding of faith, and requiring trust that will grant peace in return.

Waiting on God

I stole this from a ministry's daily note. I felt if fitting in my current time frame. Hope you can find use for it too.


"Isaiah 40:29-31 – Waiting on God

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV)

This whole idea of waiting goes against what we naturally and culturally do. When our natural inclination is to step on the gas, God is often telling us to hit the brakes. Waiting is often difficult because we equate it with inactivity. But waiting, which can also be translated as hoping, means to wait with expectation, to look for. The implication is that we are waiting and watching with expectation towards what God is going to do.

During these periods of waiting, God is often refueling and refining us for what He has in store. Everything around you needs to be refueled after much use. Your car has to stop for gas, your body needs to sleep, and your cell phone needs to be recharged. So, why can’t this be the case with our spiritual life as well? What may seem like inactivity from our perspective is often purposeful preparation from God’s perspective. Be encouraged that those who wait end up even stronger after the Lord renews them.

- Iron Men Ministry


Love Always,

DW