Thursday, August 27, 2015

Enlarge Thy Tent!




For years now I have dreamed of having a home where the kids could play and make lots of great memories, but this verse spoke to me tonite as I was driving from my new home back to my apartment.

"Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes..."

God has provided me the opportunity to enlarge, stretch, lengthen and strengthen, not only my physical address, but my spiritual self as well. He desires for us to be willing to face challenges in our walk with Him, go outside of our comfort zones to share all that love He has so freely given.

So, when I read, "fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more," I began to realize this new home wasn't just about needing more room, or having a closer residence to college, it was a new beginning for me. Once more I found myself crying with such thankfulness that He loves me so!

Once upon a time I was lost and undone, but "with great mercies" He has gathered me and, in His righteousness He has established me so that oppression and fear have no dominion over me. To know that He has promised me that no weapon that is formed against me shall prosper, and that this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, encourages me with such hope!!

The call He has placed on my life is to serve Him by loving others. So, as I begin the process of moving into my home this weekend, it is my earnest prayer that His welcoming presence and love always be felt by those who come to visit me. I have truly been blessed !!

(Scriptures taken from Isaiah 54:2,4,6-7,14,17)

2 comments:

  1. What a testimony of God's love!! : ) You glorify Him so well!

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    1. He deserves so much more praise than I can possibly give !! :-)

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