Constant Yearning April 26, 2008

I want to be like Daniel.
He was a man who knew God’s word – he was constantly listening to what God was saying to him – and he had incredible faith.  It seems as if he never winced.  Daniel’s constant yearning for God made him a man that was trusted by God; and much wisdom and knowledge was given.  From that, I believe that he was equipped with his faith that God is in control.  My favorite verses that echo this are Daniel 2:20-23.

Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him.  It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding.  It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him.  To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For you have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of you.  For You have made known to us the king’s matter.

O God Of My Fathers March 15, 2008

Daniel 2:20-23 Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.  It is He who changes the time and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding.  It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him.  To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For You have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of You.  For You have made know to us the King’s matter.

O God of my fathers, I do give thanks and praise to You.  You have blessed me so deeply – in ways that I don’t even know.  Lord God, please continue to make Yourself known to me.  Bless me with your knowledge and wisdom.  Use me Lord – Use my voice – Use my life – to Glorify You.  Amen

this City . . . greater things have yet to come. March 11, 2008

You’re the God of this city, You’re the King of these people
You’re the Lord of this nation, You are
You’re the Light in this darkness, You’re the Hope to the hopeless
You’re the Peace to the restless, You areThere is no one like our God, there is no one like our GodFor greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city

Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here

“God Of This City” sung by Chris Tomlin, written by Bluetree, found on the newest Passion cd

I live in the Detroit Area.  I love where I live – despite the perception of many including Forbes who claims that I live in the most miserable city in the U.S.  It simply is not true.   Yes, we might have hard economic times right now but this city is full of people who love and who are loved by the Mighty God!  And yes, I believe He has plans for this city. 

Lord – Bless Your Faithful People.   We claim that You have greater things yet to come.  Amen