Cocoon

For Adrianne

I wonder what you become when you emerge from the cocoon a second time?  Another new creature?  A better creature?  Cocooning is a time of contemplation, restoration, anticipation and preparation.  The acronym for those nouns is C.R.A.P  I didn't want to use that word, but it actually defines the feeling of cocooning quite well.  It doesn't have to be miserable, though, especially if you recognize it happens for a specific purpose.  I would have liked it better if I knew that, before I went into the cocoon. However, I am deeply grateful now, that the Lord hid me for awhile.  It was for His purpose.


2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Mystery

The Mystery

Oh Lord, you are so wonderful to me.   My heart is full of adoration for you.   I've always had so many questions.  I still have so many questions.  And, that's what is so incredible about you; you give me the answers I need exactly when I need them.

Today I'm thankful for the questions.  I'm glad you reserve some of the answers for your timing, Father.  I'm glad you are full of mystery, and yet you are so present and real.  How beautiful!  I love you Lord!


Colossians 1:27  To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Day 7

Rim of the Visible World 2

1.  Everything God does endures forever - Ecclesiastes 3:14
2.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned - Isaiah 43:2
3.  At night his song is with me - Psalm 42:8
4.  His word accomplishes his purposes - Isaiah 55:11
5.  The Lord our God is a consuming fire - Deuteronomy 4:24

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; 

then we shall see face to face. 

Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, 

even as I am fully known.

Day 6

Invisible Shield

 1.  God will rescue me from every evil attack - 2 Timothy 3:11
2.  His qualities are invisible, but his nature and power are clearly seen - Romans 1:20
3.  God guards what I have entrusted to him - 2 Timothy 1:12
4.  He will strengthen me and help me - Isaiah 41:10
5.  God shields all who take refuge in him - 2 Samuel 22:31





Luke 12: 6-8
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? 
Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.  
 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 
Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Day 5

Rim of the Visible World 3

1.  There is no one holy like the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:2
2.  God's word is powerful - Hebrews 1:3
3.  He will adorn his glorious temple - Isaiah 60:7
4.  He is the God who sees me - Genesis 16:13
5.  I'm engraved in the palms of his hands - Isaiah 49:16


Genesis 16:13
She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her:
"You are the God who sees me,” for she said,
“I have now seen the One who sees me."

Day 4

Psalm 23

1.    God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering. - Genesis 42: 52
2.   With God all things are possible - Matthew 19:26
3.   He refreshes me - Psalm 23:3
4.   God dwells in me by His Spirit - Ephesians 2:22
5.  Our God is full of compassion - Psalm 116:5

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me

Day 3

Lighthouse

1.  God is merciful - Daniel 9:9
2.  He saved me because of His mercy - Titus 3:5
3.  No one can compare with Him and the wonders He has done - Psalm 40:5
4.  He put a new song in my mouth - Psalm 40:3
5.  The Lord is my light and my salvation - Psalm 27:1


Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation—
   whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
   of whom shall I be afraid?

Day 2

Study for Exodus 24:10

1. God hears me when I pray - 1 John 5:14 (Just had two terrific answers to prayer today!)
2. God is just and fails not - Zephania 3:5
3. He is current and relevant - Isaiah 43: 18-19
4. He gently whispers my name - 1 Kings 19:12
5. God is love - 1 John 4:16

Isaiah 43:18-19

Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.

Day 1

I AM Here

1. He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins -  1John 1:9

2. He is my shield, my very great reward - 
   Genesis    15:1

3. He is my hiding place - Psalm 32:7

4. He is majestic in holiness, awesome in glory,       working wonders - Exodus 15:11

5. He is my rock in whom I take refuge - 2 Samuel 22:3

Psalm 32:7 

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.