Spiritual Journey (9)

Continued from Spiritual Journey (8)

Just before leaving for Haiti I experienced a heart of thankfulness that was refreshing. I attempted to pray for my ongoing requests and for important people in my life, but the Holy Spirit said 'no.' All I needed to do was praise God for who He is and all the things He was doing in my life at the time.

"Those who look to Him are radiant with joy' their faces will never be ashamed." Psalm 34:5

As a Christian, there is nothing that compares to being in the Lord's presence full of radiant joy.


Journal entry: 5/1/13

It's been such a busy day. I'm so excited that I have a hard time staying focused. But yet a lot to get done.

First of all, praise God I was actually able to sleep last night. I even overslept this morning. That usually doesn't happen.

What I found most interesting was during prayer this morning all I could do was praise God. I praise Him for the opportunity to go to Haiti. I thank Him for what He's done in my life already and what He's going to do. He's protected me and provided for me. I even thanked Him for the gift of singleness. Definitely never thought I'd be there.

Interestingly, yesterday I had fasted. I've been doing that once a week for the last month in preparation of going to Haiti. And I believe that's where my heart of thanks came from today. Even when I'd start praying for my normal requests I couldn't.  

This moment was a pure happy moment between God and I.