Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I was awake hours before the sunrise and I couldn’t wait to see the morning unfold to see what God had in store for this new day. I dug into His Word like a hungry child looking for a morsel to satisfy my soul; what I ended up with was Golden Nuggets beyond my imagination. So, by the time the sun showed up I was in Humble Praise-mode and I kneeled in awe of my God. He took me to the Spiritual Woodshed and back again, and He reminded me that He “scattered the stars in the sky and knows them each by name.” God Himself patched together this weary Vessel this morning – He put “my feet on a firm foundation” and He “put a new song in my mouth” all over again. All it ever takes is a Good Dose of a Mighty God to put Life back in Perspective. Isn’t that the way it is for you too?

It’s not easy to walk this Journey called Life sometimes, but Help is just around the corner if we turn to Him instead of trying to weather it on our own. Each time we Turn, we Grow. Each time we “draw near to God, He draws near to us” too. Each time He takes us to the Spiritual Woodshed to show us our wicked ways, He’s Refining us to be more like Him. When we’re lacking love for the “difficult” ones, He’ll stir us into Compassion. When we’ve wronged someone, He’ll remind us of what unconditional love looks like and He’ll provide the conviction it takes to want to make things right again. If we’re afraid of what tomorrow might bring, He’ll Provide the “peace that surpasses all understanding” and everything scary dims in His Light. When we attempt to take control of our lives, He’ll remind us that He is the One who has “given orders to the morning” and “shown the dawn its place” and our own plans look so lame in comparison to His. Strength is found in Surrender, and His Power is ALWAYS made Perfect in our Weakness.

Throughout my lifetime lots of people have commented on my “strength,” but that’s just an observation of how I’ve handled the storms and why I never quit. Inside I’m a wussie and I never forget how weak I really am without Him. My gratitude for the Price that was paid for me on the Cross is stronger today than it was when I first met Jesus – and it’s my Gratitude that keeps me “strong” in my Service to the King. When I hurt someone I cry like a baby and I won’t rest until I make it right. When I get a good dose of judgment about my Faith – sometimes from the ones who don’t know my God, and sometimes from ones who do – I’m overwhelmed with Compassion over how my enemy is using them to try to get to me, and I pray for them with Love. None of these things are possible for human beings…it takes God to Accomplish the Goals. Rest assured, there is “no good in me apart from Him” – so if you see Strength in me, you’re not looking at a strong, capable woman…you’re looking at Jesus.

I’m beginning this new day in awe of the Creator of Heaven and earth, and it all began before sunrise. He patched together this weary Vessel and I have a new song of praise on my Heart. I’m leaning on the Author and Perfecter of my Faith and I’m Trusting Him to keep my path straight…AND to point out my wrongs every single time so that I can make them right. My Heart is inclined toward the Living God in all that I do and all that I am…and THAT’S the Power behind this Journey called Life.

How about you?