From Lynne's Table

Some things have been happening in my life that I am really not at liberty to go into detail about but because of it, I have turned more to the scriptures. This is a good thing. I have been in the process of reading a book by Lisa Whelchel called "The Facts of Life" She says straight up that this is sort of a biography of her life but not really because she doesn't share everything. This book is basically a testimony of her walk with Christ. It is inspiring because some of things that she struggled/struggles with is some that I am/have also. She continually includes scripture that spoke to her in these times and what a blessing it has been. I am continually amazed at God's timing. God presents scripture that I need to hear, read, etc. at just the time I am in what I call crisis mode.
Lisa talks in her book about how God pruned her, set her straight, showed her direction, etc. All things that I have needed to hear. She talks about listening to the voice of God and how to discern when it is Him and when it isn't. Again, things I needed to hear. For some reason I picked up this book to bring for the weekend rather than the classic novel I have been working on for months. I am so glad I did. The ministry that has come from the words and scriptures in this book have soothed my soul and made me realize so many things.
I was angry and hurt as the weekend started but God has comforted me and spoken to me in some ways that are just not explained with words. I am feeling so blessed by the words that I have had come into my spirit. This has also made me realize that I don't spend enough time in the word and that even though I pray every day almost constantly, it isn't the kind of praying that I really feel that God is calling me to do. I also realize that I will be under attack once I commit to being more into the word and I will have to pray harder and be ready.
The attacks are my weakness because I get compliant and comfortable. God is showing me that this is an area I have to work on.
So you see, out of the bad comes the good and out of this comes God's best. I ask that those who read this please keep me in your prayers that I will be diligent and in tune with what God wants for my life and not what I want.