Jesus is saying to us:
I am rejoicing over you with joy; I am resting in silent satisfaction and in My love I am silent and will make no mention of your sins, or even recall them; I am exulting over you with singing.
Zepaniah 3:17b, The Amplified Bible, Personalized
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Changing Priorities
During a recent group meeting, we were discussing how surrendering our will to God can make a dramatic change in how we live our lives. I got to sharing about how God has changed some of my priorities, including the desire I use to have for a Jaguier Convertible. My friend Norm sent me the following picture. I guess he was checking to see how I would respond to such stimulus. It is a very sharp looking car, I must say.
Well, I didn't get the Jag, but I was blessed with a Sebring.
Ella Mae and I have had just as much fun at about 1/20th of the cost.Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Treasures
I was recently introduced to the poetry of Martha Snell Nicholson by my friend Norm. Very powerful stuff. You can check out more of it at http://www.mercydrops.com/Snell.htm
Treasures
One by one He took them from me,
All the things I valued most,
Until I was empty-handed;
Every glittering toy was lost.
And I walked earth's highways, grieving.
In my rags and poverty.
Till I heard His voice inviting,
"Lift your empty hands to Me!"
So I held my hands toward heaven,
And He filled them with a store
Of His own transcendent riches,
Till they could contain no more.
And at last I comprehended
With my stupid mind and dull,
That God COULD not pour His riches
Into hands already full!
-Martha Snell Nicholson
Treasures
One by one He took them from me,
All the things I valued most,
Until I was empty-handed;
Every glittering toy was lost.
And I walked earth's highways, grieving.
In my rags and poverty.
Till I heard His voice inviting,
"Lift your empty hands to Me!"
So I held my hands toward heaven,
And He filled them with a store
Of His own transcendent riches,
Till they could contain no more.
And at last I comprehended
With my stupid mind and dull,
That God COULD not pour His riches
Into hands already full!
-Martha Snell Nicholson
Friday, January 1, 2010
My Theme Song For 2010
Happy New Year. I have chosen this song as my theme for 2010. Our worries obviously do not just magically disappear, but Jesus asks us to give him our worries and let him handle it. Look at Matthew 11:28-30 from The Message:
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me--watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
I really like the part about learning the unforced rhythms of grace. I can picture Jesus and the desciples dancing with this song along the Sea of Galilee, their hearts fill of love and trust.
Dance with grace in 2010.
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