The Desire of Your Heart

After bible study on Monday, Leah, Kristi and I sat in her living room discussing our faith. Leah mentioned something that has caused me to look into what the bible says regarding (one) the desires of our hearts along with (two) God’s will for our lives. I can’t imagine the two being complete without the other. The word “will” in Greek is “thelo” it means will or desire.

She said (somewhat along these lines) “When you pray, you pray for the desires of your heart, but what you forget is that the “TRUE” desires of your heart is whatever God wills for your life.” Makes complete sense, God knows what is best for you and when you came to Christ to receive Him as your savior, you agreed to follow His will for your life. Think about it. God poured His mercy and grace unto you, complete understanding of His deity, complete revelation that the being in you is because of God the Father. The first act of agreement and faith, was, repentance and surrendering your life to Christ, asking Him to intercede in your life and most importantly to be your Lord. That was the first desire you had. You prayed it, and since it was God will for your life, it came to pass. 2 Peter 3:9b Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Psalms 22:10 From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.  

Praying according to God’s will for yourself is how you should pray. 1 John 5:14 this is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. When Peter seen Jesus walking on the lake (Matthew 14:22-33) He desired to be with Jesus. Peter asked (prayed) “Lord if it is you tell me to come to you on the water.”  Jesus said “come” Peter stepped out of the boat in faith, but as soon as the winds disturbed the waters around him (something he didn’t expect) what did he do? He doubted. What happened to Peter once doubt crept in? He started sinking. Don’t we feel that way when God answers us in a way that we did not ask or expect? We suddenly feel that God is angry with us, not listening to our prayers or punishing us. We must not waver!

This struck me pretty hard. I realized I have been so caught up in thinking that any desire my heart had (as long as it doesn’t break God’s law) He would fulfill. Not so! The desire of my heart is where Jesus lives. It soon became clear that Jesus doesn’t live in the things that will not count in heaven.  (Thinking of numerous prayers God answered in ways I did not ask) Her statement made sense in my confusion. I failed to remember that my deepest desire was for God’s will to be completed in my life. I just didn’t recognize it at that moment because I was throwing a tantrum that things didn’t go my way. This has caused me to see the truth behind my selfishness and get right with understanding that the LORD isn’t going to give me something that is not going to fulfill His purpose in my life, and I need to be okay with that. If not then I would need to ask myself “do I really want Jesus to be my Lord?” The answer is YES! This concludes that I need to be content with “ANYTHING” God does in my life.

Just in case you are thinking “what about when someone we love is ill and close to death, are you saying that I can’t pray for their healing?” Of course you can. But my point in writing this is to remind you and myself that in the end God’s perfect plan will come to pass. Because He has destined our lives before we were even born. Ephesians 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 says “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. So, whatever God allows in your life, we must understand that it has been God filtered, because we, who believe, have God’s hands working in our lives just like we desired when we first came to His throne and received His Son Christ to be Lord of our life.

My sweet Abba,

You are the One who knows all things and who has all things in perfect order. Jehovah-Raah. The Lord my shepherd. You lead me in the will you have planned for my life since the beginning of time. Forgive me for forgetting my first love. For taking my selfish needs to your throne. Thank you for your faithfulness in residing in me, regardless of my intentions. You are forever faithful. I ask of you to continue to work in me. I know I have characters that do not follow your will. I make myself open for you to correct me in all ways. I pray the will for my life to be fulfilled. I pray I keep walking in the path you set for me. I don’t know who is reading this but you do. I pray this will help someone come closer to you and step out in faith like Peter did, and not fear the wild waves around when they do, for you are with them. All Glory and Honor and Praise to The God who was and is and is to come.

In Jesus Name, Amen.

Why I decided to blog....

(I know on my previous post I said I'd do one a day) pft...yeah right!!! Not while your recovering from a dislocated rib, homeschooling 2 boys, packing to leave out of the country next week and the hubby is taking his two weeks vacation. Well I have managed to squeeze in some time to blog (yay)

The reason for my blogging is mainly to share what the Lord is doing in my life. Not that my life is worth knowing, however, the One who guides my life is (worth everything!!). So, as I share how the One I'm wedded to reaches out His hand to me, I pray that your eyes will be open to Him, for the same hand reaches out to you. If you seek to fill the void in your heart money, clothes, cars, a perfect body, beautiful skin or a big house couldn't fill and are still seeking, be prepared there is one who can fill your heart abundantly. His name is Jesus Christ. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Rev 19:16)

I've experienced moments with God (where it lasts no more than one breath, most of the time) where He gives me a depth of love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Eph 3:19), which brings understanding, healing, joy, solution, wisdom, correction and guidance (to name a few) to whatever it is I'm dealing with at that time in my life. It is my desire to share those moments with you in order that you may seek Him further, a new or to return to Him in every area of your life.


My blogs title: To be wedded to a King.......is the intro to my daily living. I remind myself (as much as I can) For your Maker is your husband-the LORD Almighty is his name- the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; his is called God of all the earth. (Is 54:5) 

If you don't know what Jesus did for you here it is:

The Word Became Flesh

In the beginning was the Word, and the

Word was with God, and the Word was 

God. He was with God in the beginning. 

The Word became flesh and made his

dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,

the glory of the One and Only, who came

from the Father, full of grace and truth.

(John 1:1-2, 14)

The Suffering and Glory of the Servant (Jesus Christ)

 

See, my servant will act wisely;

he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 

Just as there were many who were appalled at him-

his appearance was so disfigured 

beyond that of any man 

and his form marred beyond human likeness 

so will he sprinkle many nations, 

and kings will shut their mouths because of him. 

For what they were not told, they will see, 

and what they have not heard, the will understand. 

Who has believed our message

and to whom has the arm of the LORD

been revealed?

He grew up before him like a tender

shoot,

and like a root out of dry ground.

He had no beauty or majesty to attract us

to him,

nothing in his appearance that we

should desire him.

He was despised and rejected by men,

a man of sorrows, and familiar with

suffering.

Like one from whom men hide their faces

he was despised, and we esteemed him 

not.

Surely he took up our infirmities

and carried our sorrows,

yet we considered him stricken by God,

smitten my him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was

upon him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,

each of us has turned to his own way;

and the LORD has laid on him

the iniquity of us all.

He was oppressed and afflicted,

yet he did not open his mouth;

he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,

and as a sheep before her shearers is

silent,

so he did not open his mouth.

By oppression and judgment he was

taken away.

And who can speak of his descendants?

For he was cut off from the land of the

living;

for the transgression of my people he

was stricken.

He was assigned a grave with the wicked,

and with the rich in his death,

though he had done no violence,

nor was any deceit in his mouth.

Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him

and cause him to suffer,

and though the LORD makes his life a

guilt offering,

he will see his offspring and prolong his

days,

and the will of the LORD will prosper in

his hand.

After the suffering of his soul,

he will see the light of life and be

satisfied;

by his knowledge my righteous servant

will justify many,

and he will bear their iniquities.

therefore I will give him a portion among

the great,

and he will divide the spoils with the

strong,

because he poured out his life unto death,

and was numbered with the

transgressors.

For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the

transgressors.

(Is 52:13-15/53:1-12)

Jesus went to great lengths to bring us back to our Father. He is my King, High Priest, Husband and Savior....His life He laid down for mine and I am forever indebted to Him.

Intro.....

First things first....before I begin blogging, I would like to answer a few questions. These questions birthed when my friend Kristi, who encouraged me to start blogging, asked when I was going to start.
As I'm writing back, I explained I had no idea how to start, then proceeded to write outloud* should I start with what I will be blogging about, why I decided to blog, my hobbies, my family and more questions vomited out of my brain. To my surprise I realized I basically outlined how to start my blog. Duhhhh!!!!! since there are about 8-9 questions, I will do my best to get one done a day.