Messages From Heaven Via Humans

Open My Heart

Open my heart to Your Word; enlighten me.

Open my heart to Your Word,

And make me see

That all of life's meaning

Can be found in knowing You.

But how can I know You

If Your Word is not my rule?

Open my heart to Your Word;

Illumine me.

©2001, Geri Rosser

Dr. Geri Rosser led the students who provided praise and worship for the women's conference. They were FABULOUS! When I set this up with Geri, she did not want to intice the students with promises of an honorarium. She wanted them to participate with a heart of service. So, we surprised them each with a check at the end of the event. I love surprises!

Geri wrote the above chorus; it really touched my heart, and it is perfectly in line with the Truths God is teaching me. Thank you, Geri, for saying YES! to God.

How can I sum up Lysa TerKeurst's messages without "spilling the beans?" God is powerfully at work in her - using Lysa's body, mind, and soul to proclaim His message. My most profound comment is, "WOW!" :)

How many times a day/week/month/year do we find ourselves asking "Why, God?" Whether it is a personal hardship, the hardship of a close friend/family member, or a hardship of disasterous proportions, the "Why" questions of life are frequent. Lysa encouraged us to turn our thinking around.... Instead of asking "Why?" questions, talk to God:

"This is my reality, God.... What do You want me to do with it?"

I may be out-of-control of the circumstances, but (with God's help) I may be in-control of my reactions. Check in tomorrow for more!

Be joyful always; pray continually;

give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)