Quiet Time - Week Five (Day 30), Let the Rivers of Living Waters Flow Options

[linda]

Day 30

John 7:37-39
Now on the last day, the great {day} of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet {given,} because Jesus was not yet glorified.

As I reread the Letter I wrote on Day One, I could see that God has been working beautifully in my life. I can see that I have opened up and let Him sift me. He is using me for His purposes more and more. When I began this journey, my dear mother had not fallen yet. January 25th was when I wrote that initial letter. I began with doubts and questions. I began with concerns which I wondered about...were they even solvable? I asked Him to meet me on that Road to Emmaus. I asked Him to walk with me, teach me, guide me and love me through every step. And through that, I had such a desire to burn for Him no matter what the situation or concern. I just wanted Jesus.

Mom fell on February 28th. Even more mounted up. God reminded me of Catherine's study "Walking with the God Who Cares." I pulled it out and began it. I need it. I let this study go for a bit, but God pulled me back at the right time and began doing both at the same time. It was perfect as I was spending alot of time in the hospital and nursing home. The stress of it all also left me with sleepless hours in the night so I stayed up late some nights doing the studies.

I was hungry and thirsty. He has fed me and quenched my thirst. He has taught me through His Word and loved me with His touch. I asked for answers to the long stalemate and fears with my sister. Sometimes answers come in odd ways: Mom falling and severely breaking her ankle has allowed Nancy to have to communicate with me as Mom has not had a telephone in her nursing home room for these past 7 weeks like she did in the hospital. She has said "I love you" more than once. She has thanked me for what I do for Mom one time. She has talked with our other sister when Annette was here during a two week period when Mom was in the hospital and then the nursing home/rehab. God answered my questions about teaching and tutoring through this time. He has given us hope in our financial arena. God has closed doors here and there, yet opened them to His heart in all of this. He has not given us definitive answers in all areas, yet we know He is with us in all areas. There is underlying and overshadowing HOPE! I can sense those living waters bubbling in me and know that He is and has given me the desires to be on fire for Him and reach out. For all He does for me, I want to do all He calls me to be and do.

You, LORD, have shown me Your strength, Your love, Your kindness. I carry with me Your Word and desire to devour It. I want to spend time with You on the Road to Emmaus. I want to come thirsty and drink from You...the Living Water. I pray I can say, "Was my heart not burning within me while You were speaking to me on the road, while You were explaining the Scriptures to me?" You are developing my dependence upon You more and more. I want to be. Independence is what I have always strived for! But no more! Now I want to be dependent...on You! Thank You for igniting my heart and thank You for Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for giving me The Reason to share You. I love You dearly. Create in me a pure heart for You, O God. Amen.

[Catherine]

Linda,
I'm so excited that you have completed the 30 day journey!!!! We are on Week 2 here at our church - there are 150 of us taking the journey and we are learning so much! I am so thankful that we can live in the power of the Holy Spirit every day of our lives. May the Lord set our hearts on fire! God bless you - thank you for sharing your journey. As you can see, many are reading your words and are encouraged and blessed.
In His Love, Catherine