Finding Favor

     This morning was different than most for me. I woke up with God on my mind right away. It was as if He whispered in my ear to go and listen for Him. When I went to open my Bible the first verse that came to my mind was the 23rd Psalm.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (or through the darkest valley),
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

-- Life Application Bible - NIV

It was such a comfort for me and it reminded me of the song Matt Redman sings called "Never Let Go" which is about God holding us during the storms of life. I put the song on while I read the verse over and over. Why was I so intense about these verses? On the way to school I realized that God was preparing me for a battle that I was going to have to overcome today. I had no idea that those verses would come back and soothe the pain that often comes with battle wounds. When I got to work I went straight for the first person I knew who was usually fully suited in her armor and ready for battle. She prayed for me and asked for favor for me today. Not just regular old "favor" that comes with being a child of God, but extra favor everywhere I stepped. As I sit here typing this blog thinking of the painful tears I shed this morning and how now they are tears of joy and peace. God found favor upon me...favor I don't deserve but am thrilled to get. Little things that may not matter on a regular day happened today to show me just how much God cares for me. Even though he has millions of children he still has time for his little redhead down here in Tennessee. Thanks God for showing favor on me today, for wonderful friends praying for me, for everything good.

This song really helps me remember who I need to call on: