Grace by laura story

Stephen spoke on Psalm 23 last night and there was a lady there and she made the comment "When David wrote this it wasn't a timid prayer it was a declaration". why do we so often forget this assurance?

The Lord is my Shepard i shall not want.. when i read this i think well actually YES i have been, still am, and probably will be in want tomorrow, so what is David saying?

your mercy is enough so i shall not be in want
You are eternally faithful so i shall not be in want
You are love so i shall not be in want
Your grace is sufficient so i shall not be in want

it comes down to our trust God provides and sustains... He doesn't just arrive last minuet to save the day he is consistently faithful sometimes we are just to worried with our WANTS to see he hands working.

Love Song for a Savior - Jars of Clay

Its a new day. Sundays are always the most crazy day for us, we have a morning church then we have another church within the African community where we teach Sunday school needless to say that isn't the easiest thing for me considering there is a HUGE language . we aren't normally home till around six.
i have to be careful in checking myself on when i start to feel overwhelmed. We aren't supposed to be striving to please others. we are called to serve regardless of how many times we tell the kids.... get off the table, don't throw balls in church, Quit biting you sister, No the crayon goes on the paper on in your mouth!, yes we will be finished soon.
if its not aggravation sometimes that i can feel self-righteousness sneaking in... it is so important to maintain focus on your motives! Why am i acting this way? Am i hearing what is coming out of my mouth? is it something worth while or do i need to be quiet? whether your actions are questionable or not always be aware of why you are doing what you are doing.. this sounds like something that can't escape notice. But if you are anything like me sometimes it is easier to not check yourself.
have a blessed Sunday
Father,
thank you for today, i pray that you will bless all of the churches that are meeting today; some in hiding. thank you that we have the freedom to come to you without fear. Lord please teach me how i can honour you more in my actions help me not to be self righteous or worried what others might think. i want to serve with no strings attached.
Amen
1Co 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Laura Story - Blessings

We have such short sight, so often i have realized i can only see my current situation. its not that i have forgotten what God has done for me i just forget to put it into perspective. sometimes its easier to ignore his open hands than to surrender my desires I want to have open eyes to be able to see what it is that i so often miss.

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Lord,
I thank you for who you are, that you are faithful and holy and a loving Father. Lord i want to learn to love you more deeply and to learn to wait on you; i want to have open eyes and an open heart to what it is that you want for me. it is so hard to willing unclench my fist. Teach me willingness, reliance, and patience. thank you for your desire to have a relationship with me, i don't want to take that for granted. i pray that i will continue to grow in our love and come to a deeper understanding of who you are.
Amen

Lam 3:22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;