A Message of Mercy

When Jesus leads us into difficult places, He is promising to serve us there, allowing us the opportunity to fully rely on Him.

Deuteronomy 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

 

When Jesus serves us, we exalt Him by serving others. 

1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."

Nothing is more clear to the world of Jesus' love than our love.

Matthew 5: 14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delighted in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
 Love never fails. 

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

By His Mercy,

 

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Singing PRAISE!

Isaiah 61

The Year of the LORD’s Favor

 ¹ The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
   because the LORD has anointed me
   to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
   to proclaim freedom for the captives
   and release from darkness for the prisoners,
² to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
   and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
 ³ and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
   instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
   instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
   instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
   a planting of the LORD
   for the display of his splendor.

Undeserving & Grateful,

 

Note to Self...

I am blessed!!! 

My life is FULL of things to be thankful for!

A few of these things...

My husband...who gets me.

My children. ALL 5 of them!

My home, that is comfortable and protective.

My family & friends....far and wide.

Sunny days.

Open windows.

Bare feet.

Bird feeders.

The joy that sewing brings me.

Warm water to wash my hands.

Neosporin. (see #2 for relevance)

My most comfortable bed.

Amazing children! No really, they are amazing!

Fresh air.

Answered prayers. 

REST.

Chocolate. Lindt chocolate.

Tissue. It's allergy season after all.

   Plastic toys under my feet. Everywhere I go.

A bathroom audience.

GRACE. Abundantly...regardless of being unworthy of it.

 Blogs.

Simplicity.

Plastic eggs.

Movie nights.

Hugs.

Memories.

Jobs finished.

FLOWERS!

Thankful,   

Refreshing Reminders...

So very thankful for reminders and promises such as this...

Matthew 12:18-21

"Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory. In his name the nations will put their HOPE."

Praising God that he will see through to the end HIS JUSTICE and it depends on nothing from me! Oh how thankful for his overwhelming mercy that does not break this "bruised reed", but loves me all the same and continues to provide the HOPE I need!

"There is more mercy in HIM than there is sin in me!" - Richard Sims

Encouraging audio message here,

Kingdom: A Journey Through Matthew audio: KINGDOM13_AUD 

 

Somedays

Some days I'm not sure what to think. 

I'm especially curious about the way God works.

It is not our way.

It is far, far greater.

Far more meaningful. Purposeful. Planned.

Every move is with intention.

No accidents.

No surprises.

I find myself fascinated. Puzzled. Curious.

But also, trusting. Waiting. Knowing.

Isaiah 64:8 NIV

"Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, You are the Potter; we are all the work of your hand."

Today, amidst the unknowing, confusing and even at times frustrating, I am eternally grateful to be in His grip!

Because sometimes you just need to laugh...

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