It means I don't need to try to
Hide my sins from Him or
Explain my behavior.
I don't need to make excuses or
Complain, "You don't understand."
I don't ever need to pretend I'm
Something I'm not.
It's a relief to be with Jesus and
Just be me.
I'm glad I can't fool God.
It means I don't need to try to Hide my sins from Him or Explain my behavior. I don't need to make excuses or Complain, "You don't understand." I don't ever need to pretend I'm Something I'm not. It's a relief to be with Jesus and Just be me.
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Worldviews are often weird.
A flat earth proponent was determined to See for himself if the earth was round. But he lost his life when his homebuilt Rocket crashed. Another group is certain that aliens have Invaded our planet. Some theorize that our universe Exploded out of nothing into Everything and that one celled Organisms slowly morphed into Animals and, finally, into humans. Several religions believe the Opposite, that humans will Revert back to animals. I hold to my own absurd belief, That the God who created the Universe also created me, and that In the form of His Son He died in My place so I can live with Him one day in heaven. Who, but God, could have come up With such an unbelievable liberating Plan? And after examining the other odd Options available to me, Why would I choose to believe Otherwise?
It was the first verse that popped
Into my mind this morning, "My grace is sufficient for you..." * Enough for my health issue, Lord? For my struggling loved one? For my problem I can't mention? "Yes, I'm enough for each of These, child, and I'm always a Step ahead with abundant grace for The trials to follow." *II Corinthians 12:9 She's waiting for her mother to
Die. The two of them have been very close, and She wants so much to be there when The time comes. Hospice just can't predict how long it Will be. I know how my neighbor feels. I was grateful God allowed me to be With Jack. She just called and asked whether I could feed her cat so she won't Need to come home. I'm happy to do it, and so glad she Asked. And I'm praying that my friend's wish will Be granted, that she will be able to Share that sacred moment with Her mom when she slips home. I wish I could do more for her during Her time of anguish. But at least I can relieve her mind just A tiny bit. At least I can feed her cat. I was still in bed, trying to convince
Myself to roll out, when I heard the Sound. It was the unmistakable soft murmur of A mourning dove. "But it's just February, and It's dark and cold," I wanted to Warn the early bird. "It's too soon To hatch a brood." But after just a few coos, the Dove call abruptly stopped. The winged messenger must have Flown on to other slumbering Souls delivering its morning cheer, "Spring is near. Spring is near."
After several weeks of teaching on the
Topic of marriage, The pastor's message today dealt with Singlehood. Since I now belong in that category, I Listened carefully and took notes. A few nuggets: Marriage is good. Singleness is good. Marriage is hard. Singleness is hard. Marriage is temporary. Singleness is temporary. Marriage is a gift. Singleness is a gift. Marriage provides unique opportunities To serve. Singleness provides unique opportunities To serve. Marriage cannot fully satisfy us. Singleness cannot fully satisfy us. It appears that marrieds and Singles are much more alike than Different. It's in Christ that we find our identity, Not in our marital status. He completes us. In Him we are whole. It's why every believer can say with Paul, "I have learned in whatever state I Am, to be content." * *Philippians 4:11 I notice license plates.
I often jot the symbols in a Notebook so I will remember them. Recently I saw a plate that only Another believer would truly appreciate: 1ANCHOR If a ship lacks an anchor it is at the Mercy of the wind and currents. The boat requires ballast to keep it From drifting into danger. To face the turmoils in our broken World I also need stability. I need a strong support for my soul to Weather the frequent storms. I need a tether to prevent me from Straying from what I know in Scripture to be true. Jesus is my Anchor, the only One worthy of my trust. He is my unmovable Rock. I wish the owner of the vehicle could Know how meaningful his succinct Message was to me. I wish the plate were on my car. :-) "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19 "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." Psalm 18:2 |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
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