All the day long

The number one constant thought for the past few days...Father, please keep me from the evil one. Please, surround me like a shield and protect your lamb. I am so thankful to be where I am now. I wouldn't trade this place of lowly repentance for the highest seat in the most extravagent palace. The Lord says he dwells with those who are lowly and contrite in heart. Please let me stay and be wherever He is.

I bought two other versions (New King James and ESV) of the Bible yesterday, and after comparing a few psalms, places in Job, etc, I decided that I still like NIV best, though I'm not giving up on them yet. I want to study the beautiful Greek language of God's words one day.

Last night, I had one of those moments where God's word just speaks directly, instructionally, to the heart. It was a strong wind, blowing on the smoldering coals in my heart.

Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored; If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you. Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God. You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways.
Job 22:21-28 (emphasis added)

Please Lord, I'll do whatever it takes, I never want to go back to where I've come from ever again. Please, keep me. Keep me where you are.