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Originally posted by nikki25:
My soul is truly a witness. Everyday that I awake in good health and my right mind, I stand to be eternally greatful unto the Lord thy God. I thank Him for being my provider, protector, and of All-Power.


The Lord has truly been my PROVIDER: He has demonstrated that His vision shall come to pass and that "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man that He should change His mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" (Numbers 23:19) God provided a glimpse of my tomorrow and the provision that He would grant to secure that tomorrow. Many nights went by as I cried and questioned God on His provisional power, and it became so clear to me what the Lord says in Isiah 43.."that when I act, who can reverse it." I had understood my calling to be in higher education administration, and that I would need to obtain my doctorate to that end. I knew that provision would be present at some point, but rejection upon rejection from "choice" schools (see James 4:14-17)begged me to question the truth regarding God's TRUTHFUL character. But God had provision in mind where I had not considered. My last doctoral program application was submitted to the place I least wanted to be, yet also has an accomplished education program (my personal "Tarsus"--see Acts 9-11.--the place I didn't want to be--but would benefit the ministy God has placed in me). The favor of God yielded acceptance, a fellowship, stipend, and an opportunity to gain experience while in school at the university. Truly, there's nothing that can beat the provision of the Lord!

God has been my PROTECTOR: I don't deserve the covering of the Blood of Jesus which has shielded me even as I continued to operate in my "old heart." But in spite of the wicked which my "old heart" has sought (Romans 7), I still remained tented under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalms 91).

God has been POWERFUL: His all-knowing power has steered me and guided me in His path. I thank God for the Sacrificial Lamb who made a way for us to have power to tread upon serpants, etc, and access to His Throne of Grace.

For His provision, protection, and power, all that I can say is my soul is glad to be a witness....and that I stand grateful.

LET THE PEOPLE SAY AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!