Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief
If joy comes in the morning; how am I to find joy in my mourning? (Psalm 30:5)
Breaking The Stronghold
In Matthew 10:37, the bible says, “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” This verse struck my heart. My sin piercing deep. Great remorse spilled forth. The sorrow of my sin that once again proved me unworthy of the grace Jesus so freely pours out on me. I knew I loved Jesus, I knew I was saved by grace, but I wanted to learn to love Jesus more than anything, even my own flesh and blood. My children.
Wherever You Go.....There You Are
I am a “runner”...not in the literal, feet pounding the pavement sense. Lord, no! My self destruction path does not look like sweating to the oldies, mid summer, in the Texas heat.
If He Can Use This Hot Mess
Sin, shame, redemption. It’s my story. What is yours? It is time to take off your death clothes and live in the fullness of Christ and all He has to offer. He wants you to trust him even in your doubt and to surrender in obedience to His call on your life. What are you waiting for?
Forgiveness
Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself? I do! Do you consider yourself God, able to dish out forgiveness to those you see fit but think there are different standards for you? I guess I certainly did! Does that mean we consider ourselves above others that we would not be subject to temptation or the sin that was passed down through generations? Are we blameless?
Patchwork Quilt
In the busyness of your life do you ever stop to think about the big picture? I’m guilty of getting caught up in my “world” and forgetting that God’s perfect plan includes a lot more than me and my world. When the stress of life is closing in I have to remember that God works good for all who love him, not to mention that his ways are higher than mine.