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My View From “The Chair” this morning - 2 Corinthians 9:6,7. I am completely self-deceived at moments. I’ve said that creature comforts aren’t important to me. I’ve said that clothes, cars, my home isn’t important to me. I’ve said that my job, titles, reputations aren’t important to me. So, with only a backpack, I headed out this summer to serve (with my Mr.) at a YWAM base in Perth, Australia and in the Red Light District of Nagpur, India. We are now almost three weeks into this journey and I’m finding myself realizing how many creature comforts I usually enjoy and take for granted. Different clothes and shoes to wear each day. A LARGE wash machine, dryer, and refrigerator at my disposal whenever I want or need them. As many Q-tips as I want or need for whatever purposes. A fun sports car to get me wherever I desire to go. The ability to be generous with my resources. These are creature comforts my the Lord’s blessings and my working power have allowed me to have. They are not wrong or sinful. Up until now, I would’ve classified myself as sold out and generous. God has been exceptionally gracious to me.
My view from “The Chair” this morning - Psalm 141:2. When was the last time you walked into a room and the smell was simply deliciousful. Tahitian Vanilla. Fresh Lemon. Plumeria. I grew up in a home that ALWAYS smelled wonderful! My mother made sure that there was pleasant aromas placed throughout the home. Still to this day, when I encounter certain smells, I am instantly transported back to my childhood. Go ahead and pause for a moment and let your mind wander to an aroma that has pleasant memories for you. Incense is a vehicle used to bring an aroma to wherever it’s placed. Incense is a tool, it is not a particular scent or odor.
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Exodus 4:2. Usually, my eyes glide over simple things as I'm reading, but this morning my eyes and heart have become fixated on this verse and all the implications of it. God asks a simple question of Moses, "What's in your hand?" If I had to guess, I would think Moses was thinking to himself, "A stick, really. All this shepherd's staff really is, is a glorified stick of wood." I know that's what I would've been thinking. Yet, God gives him precise directions that involve the stick. God chooses to use the menial stick in Moses's hand to demonstrate His power. Know what though?
The View From My Chair this morning - Psalm 119:18. I am learning the power of my spoken words. Anyone else learning this? I can think lots of crazy, wonderful, and intentional thoughts but truly they are like dormant seeds until I speak them outloud. Please don't get me wrong, my mind (and yours) is fertile soil and whatever thoughts we allow there get planted. However, something happens when I let a thought get into the vehicle of my mouth and it exits my being for the world to hear. I want the seeds that end up planted in my mind to come from the truth of His words. Can I confess?
My View From "The Chair" The Morning - Proverbs 23:5. Have you ever had the chance to observe how fast an eagle flies? It is majestic and so incredibly quick. It seems like just a few flaps of it's wings and it's out of sight. As I stopped to ponder this verse this morning and the shortness of my life on this planet, I am convinced that all my I "wealth" and "stuff" is pointless if only used for my own pleasure. If I belong to God, that would also mean, all my "wealth" and resources are no longer mine. I now move from "Owner" to "Steward" of my earthly possessions and money. Guess what? That makes me free!!!!!!
My View From "The Chair" this morning - Romans 10:15. I think I'm going to start the a group called, "The Pink Shoe Brigade"! Anyone want to grab a pair and join me? I LOVE this verse and here's why - WE, yes...you and I, are the "Sent Ones"! We are called to go love outrageously; live generously; and demonstrate prolifically what it looks to lavishly pour out Jesus on this world. Who's in? This is going to be a wild ride. If you would like to join me on this adventure, post a picture of your feet with pink shoes (any shade and kind work) or just your bare feet and I will get back to you. Until We Chat Again, Crystal - The Plank-Eyed Girl
My View From "The Chair" - Exodus 14:13,14. Recently, okay two nights ago at 11:30 pm, I received a text from "The Precious One" saying that they were being told to slit their wrists and die. There was lots of intense drama going on where they were at. It felt like I was facing some super impossible circumstances. It felt like someone was going to loose it and murder the other one. I was starting to play the "What if" game in my head. Fear was knocking on the door of my mind and running around sticking it's ugly face in the windows of my heart. It would've been so easy to give in and allow the paralyzing fear and angst to wash over me.
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Matthew 7:12. Easy words to read. Not always easy words to live by. I always want mercy, grace, love, and generosity extended to me, especially in times of need. However, I hate to admit it, but more often than I would like to admit to, I find myself wanting to judge; be upset; or even stingy when looking at others and the situations they find themselves in. This morning I am asking the Lord to help this verse be my first filter when looking at situations or people. These beautiful, hand knit socks were an unexpected gift of hope
The view from "My Chair" this morning - Psalm 138:7,8. Have your thoughts every become hijacked and stuck on someone or something? Sometimes my thoughts feel like there is no "Off-Switch" when they wander over to certain people or things. I feel like a hummingbird circling my favorite flower. Friends, this is how God thinks about each one of us EVERY DAY! His loving thoughts about YOU are more numerous than all the grains of sand on this planet. Let that sink in for just a minute. This is difficult for my finite mind to truly grasp. because I reside on a planet where relationships are often "disposable" when they are no longer useful. He will NEVER dispose of us.
My View From "The Chair" this morning - Matthew 6:26,27. Look at this sweet little bird. He is looks well cared for. You know, they don't store up food. Everyday the Lord provides for them. He made them and He takes care of them. This is the same for us. He hand-crafted each of us. He knows every freckle, crease, and mole. He is intimately acquainted with our design and has comprehensive knowledge of all of our needs. It stands to reason that since He takes such fabulous care of the birds, He will also take amazing care of us since we are His workmanship, created by Him and for His pleasure. So, why spend your energy worrying about your needs?
The view from "My Chair" this morning - Hebrews 4:16. When I am comfortable with who I am to the person I am speaking to, I tend to communicate with ease, assurance, and open heartedness. When I am solid in my relationship with that person, I feel free to ask for what I need. This is true for all my human relationships, as well as my relationship with my Father. Because I know that I am His beloved daughter and He loves me far more that I could ever comprehend, I can be assured that when I am in need, He will always be right there full of His mercy and grace to help me. Ponder this with me today -
he view from "My Chair" this morning - Hebrews 4:16. When I am comfortable with who I am to the person I am speaking to, I tend to communicate with ease, assurance, and open heartedness. When I am solid in my relationship with that person, I feel free to ask for what I need. This is true for all my human relationships, as well as my relationship with my Father. Because I know that I am His beloved daughter and He loves me far more that I could ever comprehend, I can be assured that when I am in need, He will always be right there full of His mercy and grace to help me. Ponder this with me today -
he view from "My Chair" this morning - Hebrews 4:16. When I am comfortable with who I am to the person I am speaking to, I tend to communicate with ease, assurance, and open heartedness. When I am solid in my relationship with that person, I feel free to ask for what I need. This is true for all my human relationships, as well as my relationship with my Father. Because I know that I am His beloved daughter and He loves me far more that I could ever comprehend, I can be assured that when I am in need, He will always be right there full of His mercy and grace to help me. Ponder this with me today -
My View From "The Chair" this morning - James 3:18. Seeds are small and so underestimated. When I look at these sunflower seeds, I really don't think about the gigantic beautiful flowers they will produce. I forget what they really are and just see them as small and inconsequential seeds. However, inside them lives the potential to bring beauty and to reproduce themselves. I LOVE seeing these gigantic beauties in full bloom.
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Mark 2:27. I can't tell you how many times I've breezed over this scripture and just really didn't give it a full thought. My "Coffee Table" theology, as well as my, lack of really reading the words had left me believing that a Sabbath was just another one of His "preferences" for me. How many times have you said, "I just need a break?" or "I just need a vacation?" or "I could really use a day to rest"? I know these words have left my mouth many, many times in my 50 plus years. Up until this morning, I hadn't connected the dots.
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Psalm 119:18. We all want timeless truth. I often enjoy many quotes and sayings that I come across and some of them are completely true. Others of them, when I really dig into their meaning, are what I call "Coffee Table Theology".
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Romans 8:38,39. Look! Look! Look! I read this over and over and over this morning. Honestly, I am blown away at the truth right here in front of me. I've read it before. In fact, if I was honest, I've read it many, many times but today it reached out and literally grabbed me.
The view from "My Chair" this morning - Psalm 25:4,5. Do you ever wonder, "What am I suppose to be doing? What path is right for me?" Often I have these conversations in my head. Anyone else do this? While reading this, a light bulb exploded inside my cranium...
The view from "My Chair" this morning - Psalm 25:4,5. Do you ever wonder, "What am I suppose to be doing? What path is right for me?" Often I have these conversations in my head. Anyone else do this? While reading this, a light bulb exploded inside my cranium
The view from "My Chair" this morning - Ecclesiastes 4:9,10. Friendship is gift that requires bravery. It is often easy to share the fun things and good times. Maybe I'm the only one, but I find it painfully difficult to be brave and share my times of struggle even with my closest of friends. Anyone else with me?
