He endured the pain,
Received the rejection,
Slap after slap upon His face...
He suffered with each blow, each whip, each lash upon His body
As His skin ripped and bleed.
He was mocked, ridiculed
As He held His hands out to receive the piercing of the nails,
And they were pounded into His hands and feet.
He hung there forlorn and forsaken
Yet He uttered not a word of offense.
But instead, He blessed His enemies...
How God, How,
How could You endure all this,
Yet not sin with a word of offense, or thought of bitterness?
Then I heard Him whisper His answer...
"It was because of the joy that was set before me."
"My precious one, I set you before My eyes...
I saw your chains drop,
I saw you forgiven and free,
I saw you healed,
I saw you happy, prospering, and whole...
It was worth it just for you, precious one." He whispered.
Because of the joy that was set before Him...
Lord, is this how I can keep the offenses from prospering in my soul?
Blessing the offender, thanking the Lord and believing the best about the indiviual,
Seeing in my spirit my offender transformed and something good coming from it all...
Only with your Spirit within me is this possible, Lord!
Thank you Jesus for leading the way with such radical love!!!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Confidence
This confidence
That I can have in You, my Father, my Daddy, my God,
Is such a gift,
Yes, it is my great reward.
Thank you Father,
That I can confidently run into Your arms and know that You are there.
Thank you that I can be confident that You hear my every prayer, my every longing and desire.
Thank you that I can be confident that You will keep me, help me, fight for me, protect me.
Thank you that I can be confident that You save to the uttermost...
Thank you that I can be confident in name of Jesus, in the covering of Your blood.
What would life be like if I didn't have this gift, this reward?
Who could I turn to
In my fear, my sorrow, my anxiety, my insecurity, my questions
If I did not have You, Father, as my confidence?
There would be no solid ground, no peace, no comfort, no encouragement, no security for my soul.
It would feel like I was sinking, wandering, so fearful, overcome with the "what ifs,"
And so alone...
So I thank you Father for this reward of confidence in You.
May I not treat this reward lightly,
Or cast it away with my questions and doubts...
The confidence You give me is not a variable.
It doesn't change with the shifting winds, the new trend, the storm or the disaster...
No, this confidence in You remains the same...through it all,
Because You remain the same, yesterday, today, and forever...
Always faithful, always good, always kind, always pouring Your love upon me...
Oh, Father, You are my strong confidence...
What a priceless reward!
Hebrews 10:35 "Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, no matter what happens.
Remember the great reward it brings.
That I can have in You, my Father, my Daddy, my God,
Is such a gift,
Yes, it is my great reward.
Thank you Father,
That I can confidently run into Your arms and know that You are there.
Thank you that I can be confident that You hear my every prayer, my every longing and desire.
Thank you that I can be confident that You will keep me, help me, fight for me, protect me.
Thank you that I can be confident that You save to the uttermost...
Thank you that I can be confident in name of Jesus, in the covering of Your blood.
What would life be like if I didn't have this gift, this reward?
Who could I turn to
In my fear, my sorrow, my anxiety, my insecurity, my questions
If I did not have You, Father, as my confidence?
There would be no solid ground, no peace, no comfort, no encouragement, no security for my soul.
It would feel like I was sinking, wandering, so fearful, overcome with the "what ifs,"
And so alone...
So I thank you Father for this reward of confidence in You.
May I not treat this reward lightly,
Or cast it away with my questions and doubts...
The confidence You give me is not a variable.
It doesn't change with the shifting winds, the new trend, the storm or the disaster...
No, this confidence in You remains the same...through it all,
Because You remain the same, yesterday, today, and forever...
Always faithful, always good, always kind, always pouring Your love upon me...
Oh, Father, You are my strong confidence...
What a priceless reward!
Hebrews 10:35 "Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, no matter what happens.
Remember the great reward it brings.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
The Kindness of My Father
When I think about the kindness of my Father,
My heart sings and I bow in awe and wonder...
Who else would give His best, His only beloved Son to rescue me,
When I saw no need to be rescued, saw no need for a Help...
When I thought I could handle it all on my own,
With my own strength, my own intellect, my own knowledge?
Who would give His best,
Even though He knew the crushing, the suffering, the magnitude of the pain that was ahead
For the One He loved the most...
His One and only?
Who would suffer like this for someone who turned turned their back on Him,
He despised and rejected Him,
Who would give Himself so sacrificially and wholly
To someone who didn't deserve anything?
It was His kindness that planned the redemption,
It was His kindness that humbled Himself to dwell among us.
It was His kindness that endured the suffering, the offense, the denial, the grief, the blackness
of the night
So we could have wholeness, forgiveness, and fellowship with the Father.
Yes, it is His kindness that drew me to Himself,
That opened my eyes to see my need,
That revealed His love and unmerited grace.
It is His kindness that transferred His righteousness into me,
As He shed His blood and accepted me in the Beloved.
It is His kindness that restores the old, that rebuilds, remakes, recreates, transforms me...
It is His kindness that grows me, teaches me, matures me.
It is His kindness that bestows the riches of heaven upon me and gives me access to those things above.
It is His kindness all the way,
All the way...even in the desert, the wilderness.
How He wants to prosper me, wants me whole, wants me happy...
His kindness that will continue to be lavished upon me,
Even as I enter those pearly gates,
And gaze upon those kind eyes, feel the embrace of those kind arms and hear those kind words
of welcome...
But you say,
"Well how about now, how is God kind now in my miserable life?"
Precious one,
Have you thought about the kindness of sun, rain, warmth, and a cooling shower?
What about the kindness of love, hope and faith, or mother and father?
How about the kindness of family, togetherness, laughter, sharing, gifts?
What about the kindness of health, of working muscles, of a breath, and a beating heart?
Or the kindness of a smile, a hug, a caring neighbor?
What about the kindness of pets, watching birds, or the uniqueness of each animal,
Or the green grass, the snowy slope, or running water?
There is no end my friend,
To the kindness of your God,
The kindness of your Creator,
The kindness of the One who thought you into being and loves you completely...
Why are our eyes so often blinded to this kindness?
Is it because His kindness does not broadcast its gift,
He does not demand a payment, or demand qualifications for us to receive...
No, He gives it silently, in love, with no strings attached...
Yes," Your love God is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness!"
Psalms 145:8b TPT
My heart sings and I bow in awe and wonder...
Who else would give His best, His only beloved Son to rescue me,
When I saw no need to be rescued, saw no need for a Help...
When I thought I could handle it all on my own,
With my own strength, my own intellect, my own knowledge?
Who would give His best,
Even though He knew the crushing, the suffering, the magnitude of the pain that was ahead
For the One He loved the most...
His One and only?
Who would suffer like this for someone who turned turned their back on Him,
He despised and rejected Him,
Who would give Himself so sacrificially and wholly
To someone who didn't deserve anything?
It was His kindness that planned the redemption,
It was His kindness that humbled Himself to dwell among us.
It was His kindness that endured the suffering, the offense, the denial, the grief, the blackness
of the night
So we could have wholeness, forgiveness, and fellowship with the Father.
Yes, it is His kindness that drew me to Himself,
That opened my eyes to see my need,
That revealed His love and unmerited grace.
It is His kindness that transferred His righteousness into me,
As He shed His blood and accepted me in the Beloved.
It is His kindness that restores the old, that rebuilds, remakes, recreates, transforms me...
It is His kindness that grows me, teaches me, matures me.
It is His kindness that bestows the riches of heaven upon me and gives me access to those things above.
It is His kindness all the way,
All the way...even in the desert, the wilderness.
How He wants to prosper me, wants me whole, wants me happy...
His kindness that will continue to be lavished upon me,
Even as I enter those pearly gates,
And gaze upon those kind eyes, feel the embrace of those kind arms and hear those kind words
of welcome...
But you say,
"Well how about now, how is God kind now in my miserable life?"
Precious one,
Have you thought about the kindness of sun, rain, warmth, and a cooling shower?
What about the kindness of love, hope and faith, or mother and father?
How about the kindness of family, togetherness, laughter, sharing, gifts?
What about the kindness of health, of working muscles, of a breath, and a beating heart?
Or the kindness of a smile, a hug, a caring neighbor?
What about the kindness of pets, watching birds, or the uniqueness of each animal,
Or the green grass, the snowy slope, or running water?
There is no end my friend,
To the kindness of your God,
The kindness of your Creator,
The kindness of the One who thought you into being and loves you completely...
Why are our eyes so often blinded to this kindness?
Is it because His kindness does not broadcast its gift,
He does not demand a payment, or demand qualifications for us to receive...
No, He gives it silently, in love, with no strings attached...
Yes," Your love God is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness!"
Psalms 145:8b TPT
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Patiently
You are so patient with me, Jesus,
Even when I don't deserve it.
You see it all...
You see the wandering away,
You hear it all...
You hear the questions, the doubts, the sarcasm, the blaming...
And patiently You continue
Continue to love me completely.
Patiently, You wait for my eyes to discover Your burning heart of love
Yes, that heart that passionately loves even me.
Patiently, You wait
Not anxiously, or grudgingly, or irritated...
So patient when I ignore You,
So patient when I fail You.
You know the end,
So You patiently wait,
Loving me completely,
Knowing that the discovery is promised and paid for...
Patient love
Even when I don't deserve it.
You see it all...
You see the wandering away,
You hear it all...
You hear the questions, the doubts, the sarcasm, the blaming...
And patiently You continue
Continue to love me completely.
Patiently, You wait for my eyes to discover Your burning heart of love
Yes, that heart that passionately loves even me.
Patiently, You wait
Not anxiously, or grudgingly, or irritated...
So patient when I ignore You,
So patient when I fail You.
You know the end,
So You patiently wait,
Loving me completely,
Knowing that the discovery is promised and paid for...
Patient love
Friday, December 26, 2014
He is the One I Will Always Turn To
You say it doesn't work
This prayer thing...
It doesn't keep bad things from happening...
But you do not know who I pray to.
I pray to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords,
I pray to the God of the universe who has all authority over heaven and earth.
I pray to my Father, my Daddy in heaven,
Who is always attentive to my requests whether small or great.
I pray to the One who loves me completely,
The One who gave Himself for me,
The One who loves to give His beloved, me, His daughter, good gifts.
He is the One who loves me,
He is the One who wants to see me prosper, whole, happy,
He is the One who is always on my side, and who Never leaves me...
He is the One I trust and believe
As I pray,
As I touch the hem of His garment...and believe
That He is able,
That He is good,
And that He wants to bless me and provide for me.
Yes, even though it is unmerited,
He pours it out...
He can move the mountain,
He can calm the sea,
He can destroy all the enemies plans for harm or disaster over me.
My God is able...
He is the One I will always turn to... and believe!
This prayer thing...
It doesn't keep bad things from happening...
But you do not know who I pray to.
I pray to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords,
I pray to the God of the universe who has all authority over heaven and earth.
I pray to my Father, my Daddy in heaven,
Who is always attentive to my requests whether small or great.
I pray to the One who loves me completely,
The One who gave Himself for me,
The One who loves to give His beloved, me, His daughter, good gifts.
He is the One who loves me,
He is the One who wants to see me prosper, whole, happy,
He is the One who is always on my side, and who Never leaves me...
He is the One I trust and believe
As I pray,
As I touch the hem of His garment...and believe
That He is able,
That He is good,
And that He wants to bless me and provide for me.
Yes, even though it is unmerited,
He pours it out...
He can move the mountain,
He can calm the sea,
He can destroy all the enemies plans for harm or disaster over me.
My God is able...
He is the One I will always turn to... and believe!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Constant Tender Love
Your tender love, Father, is constant,
Even when I am unaware that it is there,
When I am far away,
When I cannot see,
When I am gloating in my own strength...
You love me with that constant tender love,
Way before I even know I need You, or want You.
Your constant tender love draws me
To see my need, my lack, my inability
To obtain peace, strength or victory by myself.
Your constant tender love causes me to see a need for Help
A Father's Help..
A Father's Help that accepts me.
Your constant tender love hears my cry for help even before I utter the words.
Your constant tender love continues to love,
Continues to rescue,
Continues to open the eyes of my heart to discover,
That beautiful broad place of sins forgiven,
That beautiful broad place of restored fellowship,
That beautiful broad place of discovering that I am the righteousness of Christ.
That constant tender love removes all the old labels.
It gives me a new label,
"the beloved,"
"the righteous one,"
"the chosen, holy and anointed one,"
"the light of the world,"
"the more than a conqueror."
Yes, Your constant tender love continues...
As You fight for me,
As You defend me,
As You wrap Your faithfulness and favor around me,
Your constant tender love is my true strength,
It is my weapon,
It is my glory song,
It is my hope for tomorrow,
It is my pathway to Your presence and Your goodness.
Yes, Your constant tender love is everything to me,
It lasts forever...through all times...through all circumstances...
Constant...Tender...Love...Forever!!!
Even when I am unaware that it is there,
When I am far away,
When I cannot see,
When I am gloating in my own strength...
You love me with that constant tender love,
Way before I even know I need You, or want You.
Your constant tender love draws me
To see my need, my lack, my inability
To obtain peace, strength or victory by myself.
Your constant tender love causes me to see a need for Help
A Father's Help..
A Father's Help that accepts me.
Your constant tender love hears my cry for help even before I utter the words.
Your constant tender love continues to love,
Continues to rescue,
Continues to open the eyes of my heart to discover,
That beautiful broad place of sins forgiven,
That beautiful broad place of restored fellowship,
That beautiful broad place of discovering that I am the righteousness of Christ.
That constant tender love removes all the old labels.
It gives me a new label,
"the beloved,"
"the righteous one,"
"the chosen, holy and anointed one,"
"the light of the world,"
"the more than a conqueror."
Yes, Your constant tender love continues...
As You fight for me,
As You defend me,
As You wrap Your faithfulness and favor around me,
Your constant tender love is my true strength,
It is my weapon,
It is my glory song,
It is my hope for tomorrow,
It is my pathway to Your presence and Your goodness.
Yes, Your constant tender love is everything to me,
It lasts forever...through all times...through all circumstances...
Constant...Tender...Love...Forever!!!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Free Day
If my Jesus has set me free
Completely...not partially,
Then I am claiming my freedom today...
Yes, It is going to be a free day...
Free from worry,
Free from anxiety,
Free from offense,
Free from tiredness,
Free from frustration,
Free from resentment,
Free from lack,
Free from forgetfulness,
Free from fear...
Yes, free to believe He is who He says He is,
Free to believe I am who He says I am.
Wonderfully free,
Wonderfully free to become servants of one another, expressing love in all I do!
Galations 5:1 "The Anointed One has set us free, not partially, but completely and wonderfully free."
Completely...not partially,
Then I am claiming my freedom today...
Yes, It is going to be a free day...
Free from worry,
Free from anxiety,
Free from offense,
Free from tiredness,
Free from frustration,
Free from resentment,
Free from lack,
Free from forgetfulness,
Free from fear...
Yes, free to believe He is who He says He is,
Free to believe I am who He says I am.
Wonderfully free,
Wonderfully free to become servants of one another, expressing love in all I do!
Galations 5:1 "The Anointed One has set us free, not partially, but completely and wonderfully free."
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