Clarity & Purpose Come From God, Not Me

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 Being self-focused is only to my disadvantage.  i remember when i played goalie and got scored on, how i obsessed over hypothetical scenarios.  i need to do better when it comes to humbling myself under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt me in due time. - [1Peter 5:6] It's not about the commutes by foot nor the rude patrons and the no-class-low-class "neighbors" and the lousy air conditioner at the library that makes me feel like i'm working in a refrigerator; i find that when i turn my thoughts to God i get a sense of peace and serenity.  At this point in my life, nothing else could ever offer me that same feeling for which i've been longing. 

Cultivating stillness in truth...i'd say i've been in transition now for nearly a year...13SEP22 i'd say would be a good starting point.  Clarity and purpose come from God, not me.  i want to listen to You, Abba.  i want to seek after righteousness.  i seek You, Lord.  

Look to the rock from which you were hewn, And to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. - [Isaiah 51:1]  i'm talking to You more, casting all my care upon You, for You care for me.  i'm ready for Your design and Your plan and i pray to You to give me the patience, and the only thing i can do in this worldly mess is put my cares and sorrows at the foot of the Cross.  My Savior, You took care of all of that before i was ever born.  And knowing that gives me peace and serenity.

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