Written Nov.1, 2009
God! Though yesterday I woke up discouraged and thinking I don't know what my dreams are, I praise you for today. Though I've been hurt, you are my peace that calms my day. Thank you for the message today at church about wisdom and seeking wise counsel. When going through something, I learned from Solomon's son not to follow the counsel of your peers. I didn't know that Solomon's son made pretty stupid mistakes. I would rather receive wisdom from you and people who have been around the block and have experience.
When Rehoboam wanted to ask advice as to how to answer the people in 1 Kings 12:1-24, he chose his peers stupid advice. STUPID! STUPID! I say. It would have made sense to go with the councils advice in verse 7 which states, "They replied, "If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants."
I want to be a servant of you and others around me. I want to speak good news to others and have good spoke of me. Can I be your vessel? Can you use me? Use me even if I am a broken pot. Perhaps when you fill me up and I leak, I'm helping flowers bloom along the way.
The young men Rehoboam grew up with were pure evil. Keep me away from evil men just like Psalm 140:4 states. "Keep me O Lord from the hands of the wicked, protect me from men of violence who plan to trip my feet."
There are alot of things I'd like wisdom about, for instance, How to know what your will is? What is my purpose in life? How do I know who is the right person to marry one day? I remember my friend who I still admire who has the drive to go after what he wants. Who knows what he wants to study in school. Whose not afraid to step out in faith and make steps to reach his goal. If a goal seems hard to grasp, it is worth even taking one step towards it, even if you risk getting shot down. God! Give me faith of a mustard seed to do just that. I thank you that you bring people in my life for however long to learn things about them and myself. Oh God right now I'm listening to "King of Glory" by Third Day and my heart just wants to respond to you. Be the King of my heart! I remember singing that song on the worship team years ago. Can I be on one again someday? Maybe a band? Do your will. I long to use the gifts you've given me again, for your glory. I praise you. Selah
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