Morning by Morning(ii)

I will be the first to admit that this theme has not been a very easy one.It seems to me that after the decision to make sure that every morning,I consciously listen to what God says,all hell broke loose.
This has brought feelings that range from guilt,sobriety,the not quite hitting the mark feeling to to sometimes sheer indifference.But recently as I continued to study the Word( I have learned over the years,just keep at it no matter how slow the pace may seem -have a plan and keep at it),I came across a verse that blew my mind!Remember last time ,the emphasis was on what we can do morning by morning.But this verse talked of what God does for us morning by morning and we will look at it in some translations.

"God's loyal love couldn't have run out,his merciful love couldn't have dried up.They are created new every morning.How great is your faithfulness"-Lam 3 v22-3 The Message

"Because of Lord's great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning,great is your faithfulness".-Lam 3v22-3-NIV

"That the Eternal 's love is lasting and will never fail.Fresh every morning is thy kindness,great is thy faithfulness!".-Lam 3 v22-3-Moffatt.

"His compassion never ends.It is only the Lord's mercies that have kept us from complete destruction.Great is his faithfulness;his lovingkindness begins afresh each day"-Lam 3 v22-3-Living Bible

"His love.His incredible love has protected us-we're still alive ,aren't w?His passion for us doesn't go hot and cold.It is pumped daily ;with every sunrise we get a new brand-new dose of your loyalty and love "-Lam 3 v22-3 The Word on the street

These to me is a great reminder that in God's factory,there is a daily manufacture of love for me.This love is constant and independent of my actions[which I am sometimes ashamed of].This love is one I can count on at all times and this season ,I will like us to remember that the love that took his son to the cross is very much ours still today.I like the translation that says it is fresh.Hmm,that means it will never expire.Every morning and I mean every morning,there is a new production of his merciful love over our lives.
No wonder the Psalmist encourages us to say "Thank you" in chapter 92 v.2 -
"Every morning tell him"Thank you for your kindness" and every evening,rejoice in all his faithfulness."-Living Bible

This has changed my approach to morning by morning,I do not only come looking for God's voice but know that He is doing his bit even when I fail .His love you and I is constant,made new morning by morning.No wonder He sent his son to die for us.Let's celebrate this love as we remember the cross ( what a symbol of his great love!)this season.
Happy Easter.

Continue to Flourish,
Grace Tom-lawyer

Morning by Morning.

During the last week of November last year,we had a fast in my church and waited on God for direction for this year.During that period ,there were several passages we had to read daily and during that time,I received direction for this year which I would like to share with you.It came from one passage,Isaiah 50 v.4 and I will like us to see it in some translations of the Bible.

The Servant of God says"The Lord God has given me the tongue of a disciple and of one who is taught ,that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary.He wakens me morning by morning.He wakens my ear to hear as a disciple(as one who is taught)-[Amp]

The Lord God has given me his words of wisdom so that I may know what to say to all these weary ones ,morning by morning ,he wakens me and opens his understanding to his will.-[NLT]

The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue ,to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning ,wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.-[NIV]

The Master God has given me a well taught tongue,so I know how to encourage tired people.He wakes me up in the morning.Wakes me up,opens my ears ,to listen as one ready to take orders.-[MSG]

I strongly believe that this year if we are going to be involved in ministry (which is essentially the transfer of life),we must listen to God.Listen to his way He wants things done,and make hearing Him this year on a daily basis making our priority.
As we listen to Him,light will be shed on our paths and our flight will be great.One step by revelation will take us where a hundred steps by our imagination will not take us.

As we listen and know Him more ,we will flourish and be fruitful.

Happy New Year.
Grace Tom-lawyer