*happy sigh* Oh, the day has started well. I woke up without a problem, since last night, just before bed, I had a really good conversation with Jesus. I sent a while going through the Psalms. I worked my way through the book by exponentials of the chapter 6. So I started at 6, went to 12, then to 24, then to 48, etc.

Amazingly, nearly all of those chapters all the way through the book had to do with praising God for His greatness and faithfulness. I had been struggling with submission to my parents in regards to some guard rails they had put up. I was not fully submitted to them in my heart, so reading about His sovernty (sp) and all powerful control helped me to realize His hand n my life. It was like He was taking me out of the tree I had climbed, and set me back on the ground where the real freedom was. He said, "My child, I'm still the One who made you, and I'm still the One who will guide your authorities to the decisions they make regarding your life. Submit your heart to them, and in so doing, choose to follow My path. Follow Me."

Then in Proverbs 6 and 7 I was exhorted to not put away the instruction of my parents, but to bind them around my heart. Here, let me get it for you. It really was comforting.

Proverbs 6:20-23 says, "My son, keep thy father's commandments and forsake not the law of thy mother. Bind them continually around thy heart, and tie them around thy neck. When thou goest out, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law a light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life."

Then for all those thoughts inside me that told me they were being overly cautious, and that I could handle any temptation that might present itself, Jesus showed me verses 27-28, "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals and his feet mot be burned?" *chuckling* Of course not. Silly, Kaytie.

Chapter 7 follows it up with, "My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the tablet of thine heart. Say to wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call understanding thy kinswoman."

It's kind of strange to think of wisdom as my sister. With that mindset, I see myself as secret royalty. Having full access to the perfect counsel of my King's best advisers. The enemy will try to convince me that my birth is common, and that the instructions given me are worthy of scorn... But I must NOT allow myself to listen to him.

I am the beloved daughter of the King Himself. Wisdom is my sister. Understanding is my kinswoman. I am the chosen for a specific call. I am being guided by two people who were carefully chosen for me, and I MUST value their counsel. It issues forth from the mouth of my Master. I will be content with their commandments. I will make their laws my good friends. I will resign myself to a humble life of service to my King whom I love so much! I will stay in the castle, content with His simple provisions; instead of seeking adventure outside the walls of His protection.

So that was the lesson He taught me last night. He woke me up this morning feeling refreshed and energized. I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and I won't go climbing any more trees trying to get closer to Him by my own means. Even though this path seems so far away from the sky, it's down here that He can walk with me.

Anyway, I need to continue with my day. I hope this entry has encouraged you!