S.O.A.P. for 09-28 Are you thristy?

S: Isaiah 55: 1&2

1 "Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
2 Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.


O: Isaiah's word here is speaking of the wonderful provision of our Lord. He is speaking of the bounty of living simply and living for God. God knows how best we may live and be fruitful, and be satisfied, for He created us! He knows! God is telling us what to fill ourselves with, what will truly make us feel "full".

A: How many times do I worry where my next meal will come from? How often have I been concerned if my children are eating healthy enough or not? How often have I worried at spending money on that which is not bread.....Everyone should have the capacity to see through this one. Spend money on what is not bread. We think about things, what they will do for us, how they will help us, how they will make life better. But the only thing I've found is that they burden us. The oppression of wondering how to afford, how to upgrade. And even then, the thrill fades, and the need to replace it begins. When will we cease this vicious cycle and truly learn what IS important to "buy". If we cease all the needless "needing", then we would truly have more leftover to provide for our families. I am learning this lesson firsthand with our vehicles. We lost almost everything when we left Arizona. It was a needed move. A move to change our life, a move to change our home, and a move to change our "lifestyle". But the pruning is not yet over. The wolf is at the door to now take away both of our vehicles, but the funny thing is.. I don't care. I feel RELIEF and the thought of not having to figure out where the money is going to come from. I feel RELEASE at the thought of finding something cheap that will get us from A to B that will allow us the money to get what we truly "need". The WORLD said we needed, and God is proving that we don't. How empty and stressful our life became because of worldly need. And how truly "filled" I feel at the thought of washing my hands clean of all of it. So what if our credit is shot. Credit is also a worldly thing, and My God will not measure me by that score, no sir! My God judges me on so much more and for that I'm thankful, and for that I separate myself from the things of this world that would tie me down and lead me astray!

Spend my labor on what does not satisfy. What DOES satisfy? You Lord, You Satisfy! And I know why You have created me, I know my calling, now to go and get it. Yesterday's sermon spoke of reaching out and walking on faith, and grabbing hold of the life you have intended for me. Lord I pray for the conviction to grab the bull by the horns and seek out the ministry You have developed me for. I pray Lord, lead me to Sing once more! I haven't sang since Arizona, and my heart is calling out to You! I want to sing for You, Lord! I want to lead worship for You Lord! I want to lead others to a deeper understanding of true Worship to You Lord! Lead and I'll follow, for that is the Labor for me that would satisfy.. Please help me. I already work full time Lord, help me figure out how to make it happen for You! I know I can do all things through You! And I know You promise to refresh and give me energy, so I know I can do this.. Lead and I'll follow Lord! Lead and I'll follow!

P: Abba Father, I come to You this day in praise and thanksgiving for everything that You are to me, everything that You've become, and everything that You've lovingly taught me. Lord the lessons are long, and I'm sure there are many many more to come, but I rest in knowing that You are always there... Lord, please lead this family to a place where we come to You when we are thirsty, come to You when we hunger!! Help us learn to trust in Your provision. Lord, teach us what we CAN live without and what we TRULY need. Lord I thank You for getting me to the place that "losing" something no longer hurts but is a blessing! For I KNOW you are in control, and I know You are teaching me a better way to live, love, and walk! Let me learn and let me be Your vessel! Lord, oh Lord, I pray that you guide me to where my soul will delight in the richest of fare! I am thrilled with anticipation and joy at this notion, Lord! I wait for You! With a smile on my face and love in my heart....(patience)....

In Jesus Mighty Name,

Amen

Your name is like honey on my lips,
Your Spirit like water, to my soul,
Your word is a lamp unto my feet,
Jesus, I love You, I love You..