For I know...

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think..." Eph. 3:20a

It seems that everywhere I turn, this verse keeps popping out at me. Today's Bible study included this verse. As I read & studied for today's lesson, I asked myself the question, "Am I claiming that promise?" Do I really think my God is that big? The thought of Him doing more than I can even think or imagine is an overwhelming thought, but what a comfort to my soul!

The ladies in my Bible study just blessed my heart today. They brought a nice chocolate cake with fudge icing (can you smell it? it was lovely!) and each gave me cards with verses and words of encouragement. It was just what I needed!

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jer. 29:11

Yet another verse that keeps coming to my mind. I remember a little over 7 years ago making the comment to my husband "I can't believe I'm going to be working for a spine company! I don't know anything about this & I won't fit in for sure!" Just this past year, we've both asked why I can't find a job closer to our new home so I can stop driving over an hour to work every day. "For I know..." God knew where I needed to be & when I needed to be there. I am facing parenting a child that has a bone growth disorder, yet God has placed me in a company that produces bone. I have access to asking questions about research and treatments, and a wide array of men and women who have great knowledge when it comes to the technology used to treat this condition! "For I know..."