Currently, I have three journals: one is my "Listening Journal" which I started during the Discipleship School this year. It is a result of a speaker who talked about having conversations with God and actually recording them to hold onto later. I love it. God's words are in an orange pen right now and they hold some sweet, precious words that I love. I also have a "normal, everyday journal" which is where I write whatever is going on in my life, take sermon notes, take notes on my Life Group gatherings, or anything else for that matter. My last journal is my "Father Heart of God Journal" which is something I started in June 2016. The pastor at my church, Pastor Jimmy, preached a sermon that was life changing for me. It got me realizing how important it is to understand the Father God is. Here's the sermon: Father's Day Sermon
I started my Father Heart of God Journal immediately after this sermon and it has rocked my world for the better. I took what Pastor Jimmy talked about to the next level for myself. You see, it's not enough for me to just write verses down in a notebook. I need to think about them, dwell on them, study them, interact with them, cry them out, pray them out, write them out . . . I suppose you get the picture. Studying the Word of God is one of my absolute favorite things to do in my life! This topical study of God's Word has been a huge favorite.
Last night at work, as I was killing time between the moments my client needed me, I pulled out my Father Heart Journal and penned another entry. This time, it seemed to be an entry I needed to share. What better way to share than here, with all of you. I hope you enjoy it. Keep in mind I am no scholar, no theological professor, and simply a woman in love with the Lord.
"Yet You, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, You are the Potter; We are all the work of Your hand."
~ Isaiah 64:8 ~
~ Isaiah 64:8 ~
Lord, no matter what happens help me to remember that You are my Father. I need to be so secure in knowing this side of You that You are always constantly filling me up with Your love. Help me to be clay Lord:
- Help me to stay pliable and easily willing to be worked and molded by You.
- Help me to remember the tears in the process are like You adding water to the clay of me to further mold and build me up.
- Help me not forget to be diligent and take care of myself by guarding my heart and taking my thoughts captive. It's just like proper storage is needed to prevent the clay from hardening. Don't let my heart, soul, mind, and strength become hardened either, Lord. Help me to remain softened to You always.
You are the Potter, Lord. The clay doesn't pick the masterpiece it will become. The final piece reflects the unique skill of the potter and whatever the potter chooses to highlight the most. Help me trust You and Your plans, molding, and the masterpiece I will become. I am the work of Your hands. Amen.
