Portion
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup. ~Ps. 16:5
The word “portion” in that scripture verse conjures up different
images for me. One is of a piece of pie … a particular portion
of a greater whole. When we’re served our portion, it’s enough for
us.
But, this means so much more - the Lord is enough for us -
we all may need a little more grace on a given day, or a larger
portion of patience. We might be asking God for more mercy
or peace. Still, no matter the circumstance or the request, He
is all that we need, providing just the portion we require for
the day. And, the beautiful thing is that while a delicious piece
of pie will be eaten and gone, the love and faithfulness of God
is always enough and in endless supply.
Portion also reminds me of a song. Everytime I hear that word, I think of the song “His Eye is on the Sparrow.” Part of the song goes like this: “When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He.” I sang this song at my Grandma’s funeral and it will forever be special to me because of that. In fact, it was the first time I sang a song by myself in front of a large crowd.
Now, after a year of discovering my gifts as a singer & songwriter, I realize that for many years I was relying on myself and others for my happiness, my success, my contentment. But, those portions will quickly be consumed and gone, just like the pie. It is, however, the portion of God – the “piece” of God that passes all understanding, that fills us and keeps us satisfied. Okay, I know it’s peace, not piece, but you get the idea.
Greg & I are reading Proverbs this month in a 31-day challenge, since there are 31 chapters in the book. We’re learning about wisdom and how we need to ask for it, search for it like a hidden treasure and store it up within ourselves. I know I’m in constant need of more wisdom and I trust that when I ask God for it, He will give me the portion I need. Today’s message at church also talked about wisdom; how it’s one thing to have intelligence, but that wisdom helps to put that intelligence into action. I can be smart enough to know I need help, but it’s wisdom that allows me to admit that and ask someone for assistance. It’s intelligence that tells me I should look out for myself; it’s wisdom that points out the needs of others. I hope to be wise in my decisions, my actions and the way I use my gifts to give back to the One who gifted me. And, the best wisdom is knowing that God will supply our needs and the needs of those around us. We’re not taking away anyone else’s piece, by getting ours. God is BIG enough.
What portion are you requesting of God today? What portion of yourself are you giving to God?
Playing Dress-Up « Choosing this day to serve Him. Joshua 24:15 said,
January 7, 2010 at 12:00 am
[...] But, the main reason I’m thinking about that hanger is that, I received some awesome Madre Designs jewelry today from designer, Barbara Collins! She graciously sent me some pieces to wear and I can tell you they are all gorgeous and so well done. I instantly fell in love with this moonstone necklace with bird clasp (delicate and lovely). It reminds me of the song “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” which I blogged about here. [...]
Playing Dress-Up said,
January 15, 2010 at 8:51 pm
[...] But, the main reason I’m thinking about that hanger is that, I received some awesome Madre Designs jewelry today from designer, Barbara Collins! She graciously sent me some pieces to wear and I can tell you they are all gorgeous and so well done. I instantly fell in love with this moonstone necklace with bird clasp (delicate and lovely). It reminds me of the song “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” which I blogged about here. [...]