Tag Archive | nature

I Was Lost

Apr8

Literally, I was lost in the woods at Pomme de Terre Lake this past weekend.

Anyone who knows me well knows I love walking. And one of my favorite places to walk is out in God’s creation. I’m not the super adventurous type, I like gravel or concrete paths.

Despite being lost I was blessed with new life all around – trees, flowers, nesting birds. Experienced a flight of geese taking off from a pond, small and large droplets of water spurting everywhere. I came across the largest blackbirds I had ever seen. I was hoping they were nice as they filled the path I was taking. When they flew you could hear the whooshing of their wings loud and clear. I prayed God would handle them for me and I made it safely through.

The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.31.8.NASB1995

The idea of walking in God’s creation takes me back to God walking with Adam and Eve in the Garden. When I’m out in nature I walk with God. I talk with God. I sing praises to God. When I come out of the “garden” I’m a new person, refreshed and renewed.

This particular day I was totally enthralled with God and got lost. I came to a crossroad and stopped. I tried GPS to no avail. I prayed. Nothing looked familiar but as I looked down both paths the narrower one looked more inviting than the other wider path so I took the inviting one. As I walked I saw more familiar things like bridges and benches that I had not seen in quite awhile. I eventually saw buildings, not familiar but thought there must be people there. So I headed that direction. I found a paved road!!! Hallelujah!!!
I prayed again and here comes a truck with a young man in it. I flagged  him down, explained my dilemma and where I was parked. He knew where I was supposed to be and drove me back to my vehicle. It was probably a half mile away.

God promised ‭
I will also walk among you and be your God, and you shall be My people.
Leviticus 26:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lev.26.12.NASB1995

Back to the choice I made at the two paths. I listened and followed the Holy Spirit’s guiding. I chose the right road and I was saved.

Life has many roads to choose but the right one leads you to safety.

For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Matthew 7:14 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.7.14.NASB1995

I was very grateful for the day God had given me.

I was lost, but now I’m found.
I trusted and believed God would save me and He did. To God be the glory.
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🌹And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 21:22 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.21.22.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
‭https://indasharonjesus.org

Encounters with God

Sep20

Saturday evening I went walking at one of my favorite places. Surrounded by God’s creation, a few passersby, quiet and able to spend quiet moments with Jesus (actually about an hour).
As I walk I talk with God. I didn’t have much to say so I told God I would walk and listen for His still small voice. I can do a lot of talking and it was difficult to be silent. My mind was wandering instead of listening. But I was reminded that God is sufficient. He is enough for me and all that I need.
At one point I asked, “God, do you have a word for me, a word of Scripture?” Seconds later a young woman walking towards me noticed the shirt I was wearing and said, “I did that VBS! I was the music person!” Then she does a little punch in the air and says, “Game On” along with a little jump in the air. As we passed each other I just thanked God that He spoke to me through that young lady.
Continuing to walk on I pondered my request and how God answered it. Then I thought, I asked for a Scripture. Remembering after I got home that there is a verse on the back of the shirt, I looked it up . . .

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:3 NASB

In the quietness of my walk focusing on God, He not only reminded me that He is sufficient but when I asked Him for a verse He gave me one to affirm my thoughts. My God is sufficient and all I need.

Sunday morning. I’m cruising through Facebook waiting for my coffee to brew. Right in the middle of cruising I close my eyes and whisper a prayer, “God, I am so tired this morning and if I close my eyes for my daily prayer I will fall asleep. Is that okay? I open my eyes and this I see:

Saturdays evening prayer: “Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, You know it all. You have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot attain to it. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?
Psalms 139:4-‬7 NASB
(Are you thankfully reacting to the Hand of God being on you? Do you know that you can never totally understand the Lord? Are you OK with the knowledge that you cannot hide from an all knowing God?)
Thank you Pastor friend Roger Anderson

How can I possibly leave for church this morning (Sunday) without preparing my heart for worship? Prayer time ensued.

🌹 What an amazing God!!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

He Cannot Lie

Aug25

“God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? — Numbers 23:19

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, — Titus 1:2

God cannot lie. He is God, not man. Man’s nature is to lie. God’s nature is opposite. GOD CANNOT LIE! It is not in His nature. So what does that mean to us?

— He will never promise us something and not deliver.
— What He says is the truth.
— He can be trusted.

If you believe in God then you will trust Him.If you trust Him, you will trust His Word. His Word is the Bible. Read and trust. His promises are waiting there for you to discover and find comfort in them, to trust in them. Don’t wait. There is probably a promise waiting for you right now that will help you with what you are going through right now. His Word is truth, not a lie.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon