Friday, March 23, 2012
I am His letter...
"You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts."
~ 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
My life; His novel, His sculpture, His precious gem. God knows what He's making me into, and where He's taking me. Instead of worrying over the details I will rest in Him, but I am going to take this opportunity to re-learn, and reapply the basics of living as a Christ follower. I am facing life long lessons, but I know that it's all preparation for what the Lord has in store. It's an honor, privilege, blessing, and precious gift to have my life and soul chosen, by God, to be a letter of Christ written with the Spirit of the living God, a sculpture made by the hands of the Creator, a jewel chiseled and polished to shine so brightly that His reflection is made visible<3
~ 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
My life; His novel, His sculpture, His precious gem. God knows what He's making me into, and where He's taking me. Instead of worrying over the details I will rest in Him, but I am going to take this opportunity to re-learn, and reapply the basics of living as a Christ follower. I am facing life long lessons, but I know that it's all preparation for what the Lord has in store. It's an honor, privilege, blessing, and precious gift to have my life and soul chosen, by God, to be a letter of Christ written with the Spirit of the living God, a sculpture made by the hands of the Creator, a jewel chiseled and polished to shine so brightly that His reflection is made visible<3
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Persevere
Deep, long breaths she reminds everyone, including herself. For though one faces everydays' multitude of battles, one must only face a single day at a time. She gives praise to the Almighty, for He never gives more than she can handle, more than she is equipped to carry. But in times where the load is so overwhelmingly great, there is much comfort. God carries her in her present state, and reassures by having already taken her sins to the cross and freely giving her salvation. She must trust Him and obey. She breaths, so that she may think on what her Master is asking of her...
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for once he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12.
The goal is not to receive the crown. Rather it is about God keeping His promise of giving eternal life. She know this, sees and has experienced His total unrelenting devotion. None can surpass the wonder that is His faithfulness. She can never be perfect, but seeking to walks as Christ walked and to speak as He spoke, she continues following Him. She pursues learning His ways, and being refined by His, oh so painful yet eternally beneficial, holy fire. She seeks Him, not as fervently as He did her, but enough so that she is touched by His merciful grace and passion to act according to His commands.
Why does He continue to pursue her? to go after the hearts of millions and millions of blind wanderers? to call you unto Himself?...Love for us moved His heart. It would take His love, for us to surrender, to be so deeply moved that we would love Him in return. With His love in our hearts we are enabled to move forward to act in right relationship with Him, despite what we face every moment of everyday, from the seen to the unseen surrounding us. So this is what the Lord demands of her and yourself, to have perseverance (patiently endure), endurance (patient waiting), and to..
"Live your life in a manner worthy of Christ's death." S.J.B.
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for once he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12.
The goal is not to receive the crown. Rather it is about God keeping His promise of giving eternal life. She know this, sees and has experienced His total unrelenting devotion. None can surpass the wonder that is His faithfulness. She can never be perfect, but seeking to walks as Christ walked and to speak as He spoke, she continues following Him. She pursues learning His ways, and being refined by His, oh so painful yet eternally beneficial, holy fire. She seeks Him, not as fervently as He did her, but enough so that she is touched by His merciful grace and passion to act according to His commands.
Why does He continue to pursue her? to go after the hearts of millions and millions of blind wanderers? to call you unto Himself?...Love for us moved His heart. It would take His love, for us to surrender, to be so deeply moved that we would love Him in return. With His love in our hearts we are enabled to move forward to act in right relationship with Him, despite what we face every moment of everyday, from the seen to the unseen surrounding us. So this is what the Lord demands of her and yourself, to have perseverance (patiently endure), endurance (patient waiting), and to..
"Live your life in a manner worthy of Christ's death." S.J.B.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
It is Well
No matter the circumstance, I turn to Him for rest. He is my comfort in affliction, and peace when all is astir. No matter the worry, the Lord "has regarded my helpless estate and hath shed His own blood for" me. Amidst bountiful blessings and joy I find my heart praising Him, amidst the quiet trembling sorrow, I praise Him all the more. But no matter "my lot Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul."
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