Make*Me*Laugh

God loves laughter. So smile and let it out!

So today my fiance and I were talking about getting slapped back into the presence of God, sometimes when we don't even think we need to. It's crazy how this works, but I found a few verses in Psalm 119 (or I should say he found them) that totally apply:

169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God;
provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.
Give my request your personal attention,
rescue me on the terms of your promise.
Let praise cascade off my lips;
after all, you've taught me the truth about life!
And let your promises ring from my tongue;
every order you've given is right.
Put your hand out and steady me
since I've chosen to live by your counsel.
I'm homesick, God, for your salvation;
I love it when you show yourself!
Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me!
I'll recognize the sound of your voice.


I think it's important to view the situation as David did, to be "homesick" for God's salvation. When we think that everything is perfect and going the best, that's usually when we need a tug at our heart that gently leads us back to the place where we are yearning and seeking God's forgiveness. God's always going to be standing there seeking us out to bring us back like lost sheep. And when God calls, it's something that we recognize.

The only way to praise God is when we allow Him to show Himself to us. If we build up wall after wall trying to create our own person, then He becomes hidden, and it hits us harder and harder everytime each of the walls fall.

We shouldn't have to wait for the last wall to hit us like a plank to the face for us to listen. When God calls, we know it's Him, we need to be willing to turn around and run back. He'll guide us over the walls we put up if we turn around and let Him. When we don't listen to Him call us gently He will find a way to get through to His followers. It's amazing how much He loves us.

So remember you're in good hands.

God Bless,
Amber