11/13/12
Running Back
"There is a love that will not let me go. I can face tomorrow because you hold me forever. Stronger than the mighty winds that blow. I'm safe within Your arms, Love that will not let me go." -Steve Camp, Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Sometimes I think about King David. I am reminded of the Bible stories that I grew up hearing and about how, with God leading, he defeated Goliath. I am also reminded that he had many many many flaws. He dealt with lust, he was a murderer, and he stole another man's wife, and yet...He kept turning back to God. God called Him a man after His own heart. David was running to God.
Am I after God's heart? Do I seek Him? Do I desire to do everything that leads me back into His arms?
I hope my God sees me in that light. That's what I want more than anything.
11/11/12
Strength in Numbers
As I was making breakfast and then cleaning up I found myself
wishing that I had someone to help me. I was thinking about the people in the
world who could afford that kind of pampering. The phrase, strength in
numbers, came to mind. I could not help but wonder how blissful it would be
to have a team of helpers, just twice a month, to do a thorough cleaning of my
home. I could handle the cooking, but sometimes (most of the time) the laundry
is backed up, the sink is full of dishes, and the dust is noticeably settling
on the outer surface of tables, chairs, fans, and more.
But then something else came to mind, my WONDERFUL God. God is all I need to keep my heart and mind in order. "Create in me a pure heart, oh, God, and renew your right Spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10 (Aramaic Bible in Plan English). Who's spirit? God's Spirit. THE SPIRIT. I want to be renewed and made clean by the Holy Spirit.
Sometimes it's true, there is a benefit to having a number of people to help, but when it comes to cleaning up the mess of this sinful world. Here are a few more Bible passages to remind us of our special Helper:
"Come unto me, all of you who labor and are forced to bear burdens, and I shall give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"Cast your cares on the lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;"
John 14:16
But then something else came to mind, my WONDERFUL God. God is all I need to keep my heart and mind in order. "Create in me a pure heart, oh, God, and renew your right Spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10 (Aramaic Bible in Plan English). Who's spirit? God's Spirit. THE SPIRIT. I want to be renewed and made clean by the Holy Spirit.
Sometimes it's true, there is a benefit to having a number of people to help, but when it comes to cleaning up the mess of this sinful world. Here are a few more Bible passages to remind us of our special Helper:
"Come unto me, all of you who labor and are forced to bear burdens, and I shall give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"Cast your cares on the lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;"
John 14:16
Praise
God that we have a Helper…Now, about those dishes.
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