All I know is this.
I once was lost, rudderless, without direction, with no purpose. Is this it? Go to college, I was in college, get a job, a good job, buy new dishes, put them in a house. I had a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Though I did not want to face it, my sins were calling out from the ground. A million tiny shards of shouldn't-have-done-that. No one really gets away with anything.
Who prays a prayer like this, humble words asking Jesus to be Lord of their life? In our modern over-uneducated world where I roar and you roar, where we are our own gods, who bows the knee like that and asks for the leading of a man dead 2,000 years?
Ah, He is alive. He died for our sins and rose again. He defeated death.
He answered me. He came to me. The veil parted. I can see now. And what do I see?
I see you and me standing before a great chasm. Was once and now is not. That's the name of it. I am different. I have been transformed. I am forgiven. I am loved. You are too. Do you know it?
He is real. That's why. Try it and see.
He is real!
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i guess from my eyes ... i see that a lot of the time we wonder if we are doing enough? like i have been truly throwing myself into learning within my scriptures (taking notes and looking up this or that), not that i didn't do that in the past but really dedicating myself to trying to find bits i have missed or not see before? God grant me the eyes to see what i miss, let me speak words that others need to hear. i think if we Christians realize that so many folks out there are hurting and needing (wishing to seek) him ...they may never get to church ... if we show them the way, not that we force them but help them.... i think for me the recent changes in the world or in the Christian world have really made myself feel unsure in that, i always felt my faith was so rock solid (i had a solid foundation) ... when folks who are in the higher ups in religion sectors are wanting to change things (rewrite the Bible and what we did stand for) ... it feels so scary. i know God is in charge but it is just a more un-settled time ... i keep strong in knowing where i am headed but it is a stressful time. not saying that my grandparents were never unsure (confused, or lost) ....but it sure wasn't seen by me or my family ... hope the ones who are still here on the earth ... hope we are strong enough to keep walking, with the strength of our elders, our past family and friends who have gone on to the heavenly lands ... that they may lift us up when times get rough and tough. grin and bear it ...they say ... i keep trying. keep walking. u have a great week. thanks for the always thought provoking times here on your blog. i love that. take care. ( ;
ReplyDelete"God grant me the eyes to see what i miss, let me speak words that others need to hear."
DeleteAmen to this.
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Amen! I'm with you :)
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Not only do we enjoy His love and protection here on earth but he will give us eternal life with Him in future. What a wonderful God.
ReplyDeleteI love it, and yes to everything!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi, the Lord did the same to me. I was once lost and am now found and am changing gradually into what I was meant to be when Jesus came into my life.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to Jesus for removing that chasm and bringing the peace with God that we all need.
ReplyDeleteAmen
ReplyDeleteBeautifully shared! HE has transformed my life :)
ReplyDeleteSandi: The Lord refreshes me and my spirit, especially when I have failed him and ask His forgiveness. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWell said
ReplyDelete"no one gets away with anything" yes not just according to holy texts but in real life we observe how much Nature is sensitive towards our thoughts and actions dear Sandi
ReplyDeleteblessings !
Chill bumps..Yes I know , I know Him and He transformed my life too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful testimony.
Sue
Thank you, Sue.
DeleteI am glad that you find comfort and support in your faith.
ReplyDeleteYou can find it too, Sue. 🤗 The door is open.
DeleteAmen ... God is good and able to save to the uttermost ALL those who come to HIM ..
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question about the flowers on my blog..They are Iris and I took the photo at The Iris Garden in the foothills of No. California. They had every kind of iris there. So many that are not common and I had never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteThen Covid hit and I have not been back there to stand in awe over God's creation.
Sue
I am extremely thankful for HIS mercy and HIS grace....
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful writing, Sandi. I like the phrase, "In our modern over-uneducated world where I roar and you roar, where we are our own gods ..." I wish I had written that.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Sandi.
you have such strong faith, i know it brings you great comfort!!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
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