scripture...

so here is a recent pic. of me in some authentic african wear with my friend sarah!!! this picture is from the introduction i spoke about in an earlier blog... i want to put the picture of me carrying a basket on my head, but that one is not working for some reason...maybe for another blog later!

i wanted to let you know some things the Lord has been speaking to me through scripture lately...

... i was reading psalm 72... the passage speaks about a righteous king, and how a king should be... in verse 12 it speaks about the king will deliver the needy who cry out and take care of them, he will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight... it continues to speak about how such a king is honored ... may the people ever pray for him.... i think this scripture spoke to me so much because where ever we are in life i think we have authority wether big or small to some capacity... and how we really need to be a righteous king like this passage speaks about. watching out for the needy. for the orphans, the widows, the oppressed. i think if only our governing officials goverened in such a say what would the world really look like. i took this as a challenge for myself... if only i would look out for the needy, orphans, oppressed in such a manner how i could change a small part of the world i engage in...

...then there was a series of scripture that tied together... first psalm 39 where is speaks about God teaching us to number our days and to know that life is but a breath... right after reading that i was reminded of matthew 6 where God speaks to us not to worry, not to be anxious, for he cares for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, for how much more will he care for us, his childen... and after that He went to Hebrews 12... so throw off anything that hinders...sin or anything and run the race with perseverance, soley focused upon the Lord... these scriputures were so encouraging because i let myself worry... worry about being effective for the Lord, worry about not getting married, worry about .... ahhh the list i worry... but this was so encouraging and these scriptures really brought a lot of freedom to my life.


these scriptures have been encouraging to me... may they encourage you also.
love you!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo