Pick Me!

For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. 2 Chronicles 16:9a NASB1995

I have read this verse multiple times, but one day, when I was in a worship service, this verse was quoted. I suddenly imagined myself jumping up and down and waving my arms, shouting, ''Pick me! Pick me!"

This brought a smile to my lips. But I don't have to jump up and down to attract His attention.

I just need to make sure my heart is completely His.

This verse means God is searching for loyal hearts so He can defend them. He knows the enemy uses every means possible to derail us from believing. But God is greater and will defend and support every heart that wants to believe.

You can rest on that fact.

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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This post was written in response to the Five Minute Friday prompt, "pick." As always, I wrote the post in 5 minutes, but took extra time to look up scripture and make a graphic.

Last October, I wrote a scripture prayer focusing on other verses that tells of God watching over us. I'd love to share it with you now:

The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night. 
The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.
Psalm 121:6-8 New Living Translation

Father,

Such comforting verses! You are watching; and even when Harm comes our way, You are there. You will make it all work out for the good of Your children.

Why worry? Why fret?

We trust You, Lord, for You are good and there is not a shadow of darkness in You.

Lord, be with us as we begin our week. Give us divine appointments that we keep as we represent You in everything we say and do.

Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, Lord, and keep our eyes on YOU.

In Jesus’ name, so be it, amen.

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In light of what happened this week when believer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed for his beliefs, you might say, "Well, it doesn't look like God was watching over him." 

I believe God only allows events like this to happen to a believer when He has a plan to work something out for good. (See Romans 8:28) I believe Charlie's life will accomplish even more fruit now than before. (I had never even heard of Charlie Kirk until his death.)

It's a tough pill to swallow, but life on this earth isn't the main goal for the believer, or even the best thing. Being in the arms of Jesus is.

Charlie fulfilled his calling. May we go out and fulfill ours.

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