a child of god
this is the way, run in it
This week I've been enjoying remembering and numbering the attributes of God. As a little kid, in Sunday School in Lubbock, Texas, we were taught the list of the attributes of God. We memorized them. You know, like this: the attributes of God are - He is: sovereign (He rules over everything), just (He is perfect in His judgments - a just Judge), loving (He is perfectly loving), merciful (His mercy covers us), the 3 omni's - omniscient (all knowing), omnipresent (He is everywhere always), omnipowerful (all powerful), immutable (He alone does not change), eternal (not bound by time; He rules time), infinite (the Great I AM - the one who is and was and is to come - He is not a finite creature; rather He is the Creator), holy (the perfect holiness of God - He is the only One who is holy), true (God is truth; His ways are true; He is faithful). I'll have to ask my brothers if I got the list right. :) Some lists have other attributes, but that list is the core. I found a really cool website page that lists the attributes of God and talks about them with scripture references: at www.biblestudytools.com The 15 amazing attributes of God - what they mean and why they matter. But the one that is on my mind today is God's omniscience. God knows everything. He should; He's God, and no one else is. He is not bound by time like we are. And He already knows what this day will look like, for you and for me. He knows what we are facing, what we are going through, how we feel about it, what we are worrying about, what we are hoping for. And, He knows how we should handle each thing. He knows. He knows you, and me, intimately. And He loves us. He is for us. When I know that, when I remember to know that, and choose to go through this day asking Him how to handle each situation, when I take His hand and go through the day with Him, my eyes and ears open to Him and what His wisdom is for me in each situation - I have such a good time! I love life with God. He is awesome! The best friend and companion and Father God who looks after me. It doesn't mean I won't cry. I did this morning, for a friend who has lost a friend to death, for myself with my own Mom dead on earth (but alive in heaven! praise Jesus!), for those of us who are carrying heavy loads for other people in our lives. But the beautiful thing about life with God is He knows about all that and He cares, much more than we do. And He wants to help us navigate these difficult times in our lives. I couldn't make it without Him. And with Him, there is victory, there is redemption, there is love and forgiveness of sins. With God as my Lord, there is a way forward that brings life to everyone who says yes to Him. This is what God says in Isaiah 42:5-6 Thus says God the LORD (Yahweh), who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spreads out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to those who walk in it. "I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you..." and the psalmist says, in Psalm 89:14-18 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Thy throne, lovingkindness (mercy) and truth go before Thee. How blessed (happy) are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Thy countenance. In Thy name they rejoice all the day, and by Thy righteousness they are exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength, and by Thy favor our horn is exalted. For our shield belongs to the LORD and our king to the Holy One of Israel. The LORD God is the One who makes me strong! He holds my hand, and today, I'm taking hold of His hand back.
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