"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'" Lamentations 3:22 (NIV)
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
June 07
Waiting. We were told today (June 5) that our case was resubmitted to PGN and is expected to have a quick turnaround time. Please keep this in your prayers! "Who is like God? Majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders..." Exodus 15:11
Wife and mom. Friend and encourager. Master of my mutt. Fan of photography. Random writer and reader. Over-doer and under-talker. Sampler platter partaker. Soft-souled, rough-around-the-edges seeker of Truth. Laugher through tears and Lover of God. Blessed.
I have lived a varied and full life. My paths have not always been smooth. I have known much fear and failure. But by God's grace, He has given me the strength to endure and taught me so much about His grace and glory. And I am humbled. And ready to go lower; ready to travel with Him each day in order to discover true acceptance with joy. To go higher with Him, and yet go lower for Him. I want my heart to break for what breaks His. I want to live outside my own little world. I want to listen to His voice on how to finish this race well. I want to hear the Water Song. I invite you to skip along with me, as I journal here during my journey toward "the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" Phillipians 3:14.
"Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! For He has shattered gates of bronze, and cut bars of iron asunder," Psalm 107:15-16
Safe In His hands
"Perhaps only when human effort had done its best and failed, would God's power alone be free to work." The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom
Another Awesome Poem
At the Foot of the CrossBy Marcia Krugh-Leaser
Fearing the battle was over and I'd already lost the war, I was tired of trying and failing. I just couldn't fight anymore. So, dragging my battle-scarred body, I crawled to the foot of the cross. And I sobbed. 'Oh please, Father forgive me. But I tried...I tried.. and still lost.' Then the air grew silent around me. I heard his voice just as clear as the dawn: 'Oh, My child, though you are tired and weary, you can't stop, you have to go on.' At the foot of the Cross , where I met Him, At the foot of the Cross, where He died, I felt love, as I knelt in His presence . I felt hope, as I looked in His eyes. Then He gathered me lovingly to Him, as around us God's light clearly shone. And together we walked though my lifetime to heal every wound I had known. I found bits of my dreams, long forgotten , and pieces of my life on the floor. But I watched as He tenderly blessed them, and my life was worth living once more. I knew then why I had been losing. I knew why I had not grown. At the foot of the Cross came the answer: I'd been fighting the battle alone . At the foot of the Cross, where I met Him, At the foot of the Cross, where He died, Then I knew I could face any challenge together--just my Lord and I.
Poem
Christians, by Maya Angelou When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven." When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it. When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Kisses in the Wind
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams, You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems. I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long, But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong. Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin... Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind. May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you. I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do. Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend. But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind. May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight. And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night. --Unknown
"Thy name, even Thy memory, is the desire of our souls." Isaiah 26:8
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