Today I am thinking about my future. I am thinking about what I will do when I get out of prison. Philippians 4:19 says “but my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ.” Philippians 4:6-7 says “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.”
May 2nd I will be going home. That is a bit of a nerve-wracking thought. I will be staring over again. I’ve done it many times and it always brings a bit of anxiety to the table. Today I am sitting here trying to think on what it is that God wants me to learn. What direction He wants me to go. I don’t want to make any more mistakes. I don’t want to have to do this again. My mind is cluttered with distraction today. I can only imagine what it will be like when I get out: work, parole officer, extra classes, kids, all the responsibilities of life come crashing down on you! And this is the day we all wait for. With all of its excitement it brings with it anxiety as well. The one thing that I have is the Bible, God’s word, to give me encouragement. I have a book of God’s promises in my hand and I can just read the scriptures and feel the comfort that they bring. That is one thing I have never had before, comfort in God’s word. It’s healing to me.
In John 14:18 it says “I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.” Many times before, I have not been able to receive comfort in God’s word. Why? Because I wasn’t living right. I did not have the blessings I have today. I know today that I must align myself with God’s word to receive His comfort and blessings. Sometimes that’s hard and takes a while but He is faithful to show His mercy if we seek His face. It says in Jeremiah 31:3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn them unto me.”
Thoughts:
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the most high, and call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you and you shall glorify me (Psalm 50:14-15). Thank you Father.
May 2nd I will be going home. That is a bit of a nerve-wracking thought. I will be staring over again. I’ve done it many times and it always brings a bit of anxiety to the table. Today I am sitting here trying to think on what it is that God wants me to learn. What direction He wants me to go. I don’t want to make any more mistakes. I don’t want to have to do this again. My mind is cluttered with distraction today. I can only imagine what it will be like when I get out: work, parole officer, extra classes, kids, all the responsibilities of life come crashing down on you! And this is the day we all wait for. With all of its excitement it brings with it anxiety as well. The one thing that I have is the Bible, God’s word, to give me encouragement. I have a book of God’s promises in my hand and I can just read the scriptures and feel the comfort that they bring. That is one thing I have never had before, comfort in God’s word. It’s healing to me.
In John 14:18 it says “I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.” Many times before, I have not been able to receive comfort in God’s word. Why? Because I wasn’t living right. I did not have the blessings I have today. I know today that I must align myself with God’s word to receive His comfort and blessings. Sometimes that’s hard and takes a while but He is faithful to show His mercy if we seek His face. It says in Jeremiah 31:3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn them unto me.”
Prayer
Father God, I pray that you continue to draw me near, hear my prayers, and go before me Lord preparing the way.
Thoughts:
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the most high, and call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you and you shall glorify me (Psalm 50:14-15). Thank you Father.
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