As this Spring approaches…in 12 minutes…I am reminded again of the perfect leadership of Jesus.
Background: It was 2 years and 2.5 months ago when I was dialoguing with the Lord regarding good gifts. He responded saying, “I will answer you in the Spring.” Both Springs since then He has spoken in precious, history building ways.
Here I am now looking at the next Spring and anticipating seeing the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord again. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe He is only faithful or kind in the Spring, and I definitely know He talks other times during the year. But as an anniversary has the power to remind and strengthen love in a marriage again, so does the Spring remind me of His faithfulness.
As we reach another mile marker, I would like to declare how grateful I am for His faithfulness:
Thank-you, Father, for asking me again to trust You.
Thank-you for holding my frame together by Your word.
Thank-you for raising Your Son from the dead.
Thank-you for giving me my daily bread.
Thank-you for giving me talents to steward, and being tender during my process.
Thank-you for wanting freedom and giving it freely.
Thank-you for bringing me into the fellowship of the Trinity.
Thank-you Holy Spirit for giving me wisdom.
Thank-you for treasuring the secret place.
Thank-you for serving me out of confusion.
Thank-you for causing praise to arise when pain seems to bring forgetfulness.
Thank-you for the beautiful boundary lines.
Thank-you for moving at the sound of my voice.
Thank-you for being near the weak, and coming quickly when I call.
Thank-you for providing a way out.
Thank-you for restoring the broken places, whether body, or heart, or family.
To put it simply. You are wise. The Proverbs had it right.
You’ve really perfected the leadership model, for I seem to always come back to it. I love that You see all, care about what You see, and will reward accordingly. I love that you love righteousness, for You are faithful. I love that you love justice, for it is true. Jesus, You continually lived before His eyes, and have invited me to do the same…it is the perfect invitation, and by Your Spirit, I can not pass it up. Great is Your faithfulness.
