A God who sees, A God who hears, and A God who provides
It all begins with an idea.
Many days I feel that maybe God doesn't see me. My days feel like I'm running around pulled in so many directions. There are days when life simply is not going my way. I pray and I wonder if I'm heard. We all have times in our lives when things aren't going our way and we wonder if God is listening, does He hear my prayers? Often the answers don't come as quickly as we'd like but I'm here to tell you my friend we serve a God who sees, a God who hears and a God who provides answers.
Genesis 16:13 tells of a woman named, Hagar, who was having some bad times. Life became so bad she decided she'd run away. I am sure as she ran away, she too thought God doesn't see me, God doesn’t hear me. Beside a spring crying the angel of the Lord came. Who directed the angel to Hagar? The angel of the Lord was able to provide the answers that Hagar sought and the direction she needed. Hagar knew that the angel came from God. The angel had the answers and the comfort she longed for. So, Hagar called God, El Roi the God who sees Me, because she saw God did see her.
The angel of the Lord told her she was to name her unborn child Ishmael which means God hears. God does hear us. God knows our thoughts and our feelings. He heard her cries and He saw every teardrop, and He cared.
In John 6: 35 Jesus reminds us He is the bread of life and anyone who comes to Him will be provided for. God provided for Hagar by sending the angel of the Lord to comfort her and let her know He is for her. The angel of the Lord came not only to comfort but with an answer. You see God provides answers. He is Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord will provide. These answers may not be what we want but He is working for our good. The angel of the Lord told Hagar to “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” Then he added, “I will give you more descendants than you can count.” I am sure this was not the answer Hagar was looking for. Often God will give us an answer we may not want but we have to trust in the One who sees all.
Now we may not understand the why, how, or the fairness of a situation. But in every situation, put God in the center because He loves us, He is for us, and has our best interests at heart. 1 John 4:16 says,” God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” We know wherever He is there His love is also. He sees, He hears, and He provides the best way. We only need to trust that One who loves is for us.
PEACE
It all begins with an idea.
One of the goals of Keepers of Our Haven is to help women develop a peaceful home. But what is peace? We all want it but what does having peace in our lives truly mean?
Can we only have peace when our homes are perfectly clean? Maybe when our finances are perfect? Oh, I know once we reach our perfect weight. What can give us peace?
If the above things could give peace, then all those who are rich and famous would have perfect peace. They would tell how they have no problems, how their life is complete peace and happiness. I’ve not seen anyone who says total peace has arrived with the perfect home, finances, beauty, or any earthly act.
True peace and true joy only come from God. When we begin each day with and focused on God; and end each day with God, peace will and does come. It comes from the inside. What is happening in the world around us may not be perfect or peaceful but our inner peace from God will remain.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Below are some devotionals I’ve found that help me begin and end each day focusing on the peace of God. If you have a favorite devotional that promotes peace please comment below. We all need to sharpen and uplift one another. Be blessed ladies and stay in peace.
Devotional list:
Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young
Our Daily Bread by our Daily Bread Ministries
Proverbs Scripture Journal by Crossway
The Chosen book one 40 days with Jesus by Amanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, and Dallas Jenkins
This YouTube channel begins my day with a peaceful prayer
https://youtu.be/RtPDHNwZAyE?si=06-v1twJeY2HC2ex
“AS IRON SHARPENS IRON”
This blog was created as a focus for women to help women and a place to learn new skills. There will be a weekly uplifting message, here on the home page, to encourage women to develop a haven of peace. There are five support groups on this site that women can go to for help with concerns and to help each other learn new information.
This blog was created as a focus for women to help women and a place to learn new skills. There will be a weekly uplifting message, here on the home page, to encourage women to develop a haven of peace. Support groups on this site where women can go for help with concerns. Here women help each other learn new information
The support groups are:
1. Breastfeeding
2. Women to Women
3. Mother to Mother
In addition, you will find a page for prayer. Here you can ask your sisters in Christ to pray for you. As you view the prayer page ask God who He needs you to pray for. Then add that person to your prayer list and let them know you are praying for them.
There is a page for praise. God is always blessing His children. Please share the blessings you have received. This page is to tell others how wonderful our God is. So go tell it on the mountain. This will help to encourage us all.
Come along with us as we grow together and help each other become the best that God created us to be.
Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.