Refocus

“And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord, but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death.” (Proverbs 8:32-36 ESV)

Blessed are those who listens to Him, who hears, who watches and who is waiting...some of the hardest things to do...nothing...be patient and silent before God. 

As rough as this week has been I am reminded that there is worse...always worse. There is a wife who's husbands days are coming to a close...a grandmother who sits with her grandchild at the hospital tonight uncertain of what's to come, and on and on...

Blessed doesn't always mean easy...blessed is knowing "we can face uncertain days because He lives"...blessed is knowing no matter what we aren't alone...blessed is knowing this is not the end. 

I'm thankful I have a God who isn't dead but can empathize with me when I'm tired...who knows what it's like to see your child sick/hurt and be unable to help...I thankful that I have a God who has an army of angels watching out for us! 

I pray my ears, eyes and heart are open even now to what God is saying and receptive to follow Him! And I hope and pray for those who are seeking...He is standing at the door knocking, let Him in!