Hello my friends!
Did you have a good week? For me, this week for me was on the quieter side. Yet I was able to memorize many Bible verses, go on a few walks with my family, start choreographing a dance, and participate in a few Bible studies. I’m thankful for this slower-paced season so I can enjoy the little things in life more. As I was seeking the Lord about a topic to write about, my mind was brought back over the past year at the goodness and mercy of God. I spent my morning in thankfulness and thought of the many lessons He taught me and the joyous moments He gave me. I was reminded of Psalm 77:5 which says, “I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.” Verse 11 stood out to me just the same “I will remember the works of old. I will remember thy wonders of old.” Reading those verses reminded me that even when our world is currently shaken, God has always been good. He’s given us days in the past where we’ve learned how to fully trust Him. We’ve seen His promises come to pass before our eyes. We’ve had days when the storms raged, yet we tasted God’s faithfulness as He brought us through it. As Christians, we have endless words in our hands that proclaim the trustworthiness of One who made a way through the Red Sea and the dry desert. We know accounts of our Promise-keeper fulfilling prophecies and bringing His words to pass from the beginning. So why don’t we take a moment to glance to the past and remember where God has brought us from, and His goodness in the days of old? I challenge you to make a list of what God has shown you this past year, or even this past month! Then praise Him for His faithfulness. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forevermore! Below is a short journal-like list of lessons and truths that God made a reality for me in each month of this past year. I hope they bless you. April 2019 - Wanting God’s plans above our own puts us in the best place. His plans include things we never thought about, lessons we never thought we’d learn, and blessings we never thought we’d receive. May 2019 - God is really good, and though we can’t stay in perfect moments of joy forever, we have the ability to enjoy every moment as it comes and praise Him fully in it. June 2019 - There is no treasure greater than God’s Word, and my knowledge of it could never reach a limit. July 2019 - Just as building a house takes time, being able to fully trust in Christ takes time. He never leaves us as we wait. The result of obeying God is the greatest reward. When He calls us to walk upon the waters, there will be sacrifice. But He is holding our hand, so it is totally worth it. August 2019 - True biblical worship is a lifestyle. It's praising God in the storm and dancing even when it doesn’t make sense. September 2019 - When you can’t see the future, trust Him and let go. October 2019 - God doesn’t promise us what we want, but what He does promise is best for us. Even when we feel like our whole world has slipped out from underneath us, if we focus on Him in it, He’ll supply our needs- sometimes even to the point of blessing us beyond what we ever thought possible. November 2019 - As things are harder and you feel defeated, don’t sit around and let the enemy beat you up. Beat the enemy up. December 2019 - Jesus is calling us to Himself, and the more we shine Him with those we are around, the more others will notice something different in the body of Christ. January 2020 - Following Jesus isn’t about feelings. Ever. I can trust Him with my life. February 2020- God alone has all the strength we need to make it through this. He alone can use us where we are if we let Him and He is so much more than my limited understanding of Him. March 2020- Surrendering control is uncomfortable, but essential. When we have the opportunity, sitting around and waiting for the storm to pass won’t help, but standing up and using the time we are given in it for Christ will. Living this life for ourselves and doing what we desire isn’t what God wants, and hanging onto things that will pass away is a waste, so let's live our lives for the One who won’t change. April 2020- If we faint in adversity, our strength is small. After all, this life is His not our own anyways. Anything that He allows to happen to us is for His glory, in His perfect plan, and because He sees it is for our good. Let His will be done. There you have it! Hopefully that list encourages you to remember what God has done for you in the past and to dwell on His faithfulness and goodness even in this current season of your life! He is always good, so don’t allow yourself to forget it. Isaiah 46:9- “Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me” Chronicles 16:12- “Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.” 2 Peter 3:9- “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Love you all, Hannah Kohner
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AuthorHello, I'm Hannah and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a twenty-year-old Jesus-loving writer, National Bible Bee Alumna, and homeschool graduate. Jesus redeemed me, and now I give my life, and this blog, to serve Him. Hebrews 3:13 reminds us to encourage each other daily, lest we be hardened by sin. I hope that reading each blog entry that I post you will be encouraged and challenged to become more like Christ daily. |