We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each one of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Thursday, January 16, 2014

The Parable of the Heart


Luke 8 and the parable of the soil. The parable of the heart. The parable of the Farmer Who sows good seed. 

 We are so blessed the Farmer wants to make our lives into something beautiful, something fruitful. I am so thankful that He has scattered His precious seed into the soil of my heart, my life.

 I pray Lord that you help me to cultivate that soil, that it would be tender and rich with nutrients from Your Word. I pray that You would help me get rid of the rocky places of bitterness, unforgiveness, hopelessness, arrogance and indifference. I pray the soil of my heart doesn't get hard and dry, that the gentle showers of your love and grace seep deep into the entire field of my life. I pray Your precious seed is watered so that crops might grow and bear good fruit. I pray that You protect me from the "birds" that would come and snatch the seed away and that you would protect me from those things that trample my heart.  I pray my heart is receptive and fertile as You water, till, and even let me lay fallow at times.

 And as for the crop. I need to remember it is Your crop. You know what you are planting and how it will benefit Your Kingdom. Help me yield as I have no knowledge of the landscape, the big picture view that only You can see from high above. You see the patchwork quilt of our lives and how they fit together to make the world a more beautiful place. A garden fit for a King. A kingdom of beauty and love.

 Thank You for you seeing fit to tend to me. Help me do my part (with your help and guidance) in keeping the soil of my heart a place where You can grow beautiful things. Thank You that I can be a little part of your glorious Kingdom.
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