Proverbs

Dear Readers,

I feel like I’m posting all the time now!

So as you all know I’ve been reading through Proverbs. I was sort of hoping that I’d read something interesting today. Something that would fuel my desire to keep trekking on because Organic was … well it’s hard to describe. It’s the sort of class where you think you’ve done okay but then later find out to have bombed. Well, at this moment we can only hope and pray right? By the way, thank-you for all of you that prayed for me. I can’t say it enough— prayer. is. powerful.

Onto other news

I’m in love with Proverbs. I was meditating on Proverbs 16 today and I came across two verses that struck my heart

Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed”

The greatest thing about that Biblical verse is that there’s no uncertainty. We are granted success when we offer everything we do for the Lord–there’s no if or buts about it! It’s such a simple idea but harder to put into practice. But really think about it, how awesome is that? The ability not to fail but to accomplish tasks that come our way. I sort of wish the word immediately came after succeed (Ha!).

Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps”

I was able to reflect on this verse. I have so many plans about my future. I’ve planned what I’m going to do after school, how many years I’ll be dating and at what age I’ll get married. Thankfully I haven’t narrowed it down to the month or even worse the day–but all in all I’ve made a timeline of how my life is going to be in the next five or six years. Reading that verse put me in my place! I can have all these fanciful ideas but it’s the Lord that holds my future. My plans are futile because God has already planned my future. Like that verse in Jeremiah reads, He formed me in my mother’s womb–even before I was born He knew me. That whole concept warms my heart. The Creator, Master of the Universe so intimately knows me and cares for me, loves me as His own–it’s just so overwhelming. His love for us is something that is undeserved. It’s a beautiful gift. All the more reason for me to try to be happy during finals week.

Forever Yours,

Tabitha

P.S. Anyone going through hell this week? Comment, rate, like, talk to me!

Dear Readers,

I’m reading my Bible in chronological order. I found a website where it lists the chapters and verses in order. I never started actually in January but I’m up to Proverbs, which means I’m almost halfway through the list! I’ve never read the whole Bible so maybe it’s about time I did.

When I was younger I remember Proverbs being my favorite book because it was so straightforward and blunt. It tells you exactly what we need to hear. “This is wrong and that’s right” is something I really like though I don’t mind interpreting. I stumbled upon a few verses that I’d like to share.

Proverbs 2:3-6 “and if you call for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding”

The part the struck me was that if we look for it as for silver. I started thinking.

My desire to do well in school is for a bunch of reasons. I want to help people BUT I chose this line of work because it provides stability and a great source of income. I sacrifice hours of sleep, study for endless hours just to pass. If I just had the same motivation to seek God, with such a zealous thirst then I’d be successful without even trying. I was reflecting on this verse and I suppose the idea of going after God with such a passion and motivation has opened my eyes. I do follow God, but I am not thirsty. It’s one of those things that I pray God changes about me. I want to CHASE after his presence not just choose when I want to–because God is not an option but a necessity.

Forever Yours,

Tabitha