Anticipation of GOOD

Thoughts, Prayers and Words of Encouragement: A beautiful day, plenty of sunshine coming my way...Zipadeedodah...well anyhow....this AM I am so challenged by the Lord. These simple words again are changing my stinking thinking...."Can you get an expectant attitude of faith? Not waiting for the next evil to befall you but awaiting with a child's joyful trust the next good in store."

After time of reflection and repentance this AM I am asking the Holy Spirit to help me BIG on this one. Even though I am a very positive person, I realize in my core that I when there is anticipation of something...I often expect evil over good. Lots of excuses for that, but repentance and asking the Lord to keep me mindful that He is a GOOD GOD!! In order to put this in perspective the Lord gave me these words from Psalm 5:3-4 "In the morning O Lord. You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and wait EAGERLY, EXPECTANTLY for You. For Your are NOT a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. NO EVIL DWELLS WITH YOU."

So there I have it...a new growth opportunity. Finally, Mother Teresa's writing today helps me to put some traction on my new walking shoes. "To me, contemplation is not to be shut up in a dark place, but to allow Jesus to live His passion, love, and humility in us, praying with us, being with us, sanctifying through us." If indeed I am going to allow Christ to live in and through me, this will take a clear understanding of the term GOOD!! WOW What a great day...this is going to change my whole thinking :)

Father today I thank you that You seize every opportunity to challenge and change me. Thank you for this word today....Holy Spirit teach me, please pour out an extra dose of faith and anticipation of the goodness of the Father. Please loose me from my old stinking thinking and the experiences in the past that have woven their way into my mind. Please rewire my thinking today....I wait in Expectation, Eagerly watching for Your goodness today. love ya di