So last night I was catching up on the book, Mended by Angie Smith. There was definitely a reason why I pushed "pause" on this book and pressed "play" last night. It was perfect timing for me. God is good.
Something in the chapter stood out to me...Isaiah 49:23. When I read this, I was like, "woa, hold up, wait a minute!" I know I've read it before, because I've studied Isaiah, but it was like lightbulbs had turned on. So I'm sure you're wondering what Isaiah 49:23 says...
"Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They
will bow down before you with their faces to the ground; they will lick the dust
at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be
disappointed." The last part really got my attention..."those who hope in me will not be disappointed."
I think why this verse flashed red lights at me because just a few days ago I was disappointed in someone. Unfortunately, this disappointment really affected my attitude. Not proud of it, but it's true. So when I read this, God used his Holy Spirit to convict me. I realized that I was disappointed because I had put my hope in a person and not God. If I would have looked at this situation in a different light, I would have not been affected in that way. That got me thinking of all the times that I've been disappointed...well, not every single time (because my memory isn't great & I would be thinking for a longgg time). I'm pretty sure that my times of disappointment have stemmed from me not putting my hope in the right person. When a person disappoints me, I shouldn't be surprised because we are humans and we mess up, instead I should put my hope in God.
People can disappoint, but God doesn't. There may be times when I don't understand what God is doing in my life, but that doesn't mean He disappoints me. He has a reason for everything.
My hope is in Him and no one else.
Check out this song...it's one of my favorites!
Cornerstone by Hillsong
Also, here is the reading plan I've been following (just in case I miss a day to remind you):
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I've had an attitude check lately too. :( Not proud of it either. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love Hillsong! My pastor has actually preached at their church, and they are friends with the people there. Their music is the best.
Blessings,
Meredith
Hey Meredith!
DeleteDon't you hate when you just get in a funk?! It's so frustrating, but coming to God with an open, willing heart is always a great fix.
That's awesome that your pastor preached at their church!! I loveeee them!
Be blessed :)
Hi coming in from social stack up hop .newest follower..
ReplyDeletei couldnt listen to the video oh well i will go look it up {as im in australia it wont play or something :) }
Hugs xo
Hey Lisa!
DeleteI'm so glad you stopped by & linked up! I'm on my way to your blog now ;)
Aw I'm sorry you weren't able to watch the video :/ Definitely go check it out-it's a great song!
Be blessed :)
I love it when I read the Bible and my mind is "blown" because of something I haven't seen before!
ReplyDeleteAhh me too!! It happens A LOT too! lol. God is good!
DeleteBe blessed :)
In this post, i see a flashing red lights at the part "I realized that I was disappointed because I had put my hope in a person and not God"
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree. We often feel disappointed because we hang our hopes on a person.
Exactly! No wonder we get disappointed...we put our hope in things and sinful people, but with God, we can't go wrong! Be blessed :)
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