Scripture to read: I Corinthians 13
As with all things created, death and life are but two steps on a journey that introduces us to the beginning of an adventure leading to a possible decision to receive Christ as our Lord and Savior. If we choose Christ, the obstacles, detours, sitchbacks and curves we face everyday give us the opportunity to surrender control of our lives to God, and enjoy the ride, learning and absorbing as much as we can from the experiences we encounter and go through.
My Pastor, Dennis Ingle had this to say about freedom in Christ, yesterday at church, "It's the deails in life, at work or at home that make all the difference." So if that's true and God is in the details, what's the big picture?
If our ego-self steps out of the way God's Love will transform circumstances and people. The key is our willingness to obediently accept what's happening as God's Will even when we don't understand it.
What about you? Are you willing to take the next step to heal by accepting without
understanding?
Everything is Exposed in the Light
Words that wound instead of heal
build walls instead of bridges.
No matter how weak we become, our appeal
is still the same: “Father, take me off this ledge
Please?”
His response: “No. You need to trust me
even if you fall,
especially if you fall.”
I shudder in fear
And I wonder, ‘does He know what I hold so dear
That I would rather hide than admit it and see myself torn asunder?’
His response is, “Yes. I know
and you will confess it before Me
rather than continue to wallow in it, before you join Me in eternity.”
‘Search me O God and know my heart
if there be any wicked way in me
expose it before I come apart
even if it is something I’d rather not see.’
Jesus’ response: “My child, I already know
that in which you wallow.
I forgive you and ask you to trust Me
to perfect you day by day until you enter eternity.”
‘Thank you Jesus I know I am always in Your Presence
now and forever, I am yours. I place my trust in your Hand
and I believe even though I see no visible evidence
that you guide me step by step through life’s journey to a far distant land
where I can lift my voice in eternal praise to sing,
Thank you Jesus, You are Lord of Lords and King of Kings
now and forever You reign!
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.”
Written on:
November 3, 2007
November 3, 2007
Written by:
Belle Anne Leslie
Belle Anne Leslie
Scripture References:
Psalm 139 & John 1:9
Psalm 139 & John 1:9
