Thursday, April 29, 2010
Pounding the rock
Just gotta keep pounding that rock. I don't know how many strikes it will take to break through, but I know each blow brings me closer. My Savior moves the mountains. I'll learn from Him, and start with this little rock.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Extravagance
God is a funny God.
For the past few weeks, one of my prayers has been, "God, do whatever it takes to draw me closer to You." And then I would pray for Him to take away things from this earth, to let me experience pain, suffering, whatever. Really, I was ready for Him to do just about anything as I grit my teeth and winced in anticipation.
But what He did just blew my mind.
No, He didn't take away. Well, maybe He did. He took away insufficiency, apathy, and anxiety, and He replaced it all with His extravagant love. He chose, in His mercy and grace, to bless me with job offers, success in school, a healthier relationship with my parents, but most of all, my family in Harvest. As if I needed a firm reminder, like a pie in the face, that God has the power, the love, and the grace to shower me with blessings, He provides, time and again.
So this post goes out to all my brothers and sisters in the LORD, each of whom I love dearly, each of whom reflects the face of God in their own special way. I know that our pursuit of the cross is a team effort, and I'm just here to say how overwhelmed I feel to have this kind of love in my life. Thank you, brothers and sisters, and thank you, Jesus.
Your love, it's extravagant.
For the past few weeks, one of my prayers has been, "God, do whatever it takes to draw me closer to You." And then I would pray for Him to take away things from this earth, to let me experience pain, suffering, whatever. Really, I was ready for Him to do just about anything as I grit my teeth and winced in anticipation.
But what He did just blew my mind.
No, He didn't take away. Well, maybe He did. He took away insufficiency, apathy, and anxiety, and He replaced it all with His extravagant love. He chose, in His mercy and grace, to bless me with job offers, success in school, a healthier relationship with my parents, but most of all, my family in Harvest. As if I needed a firm reminder, like a pie in the face, that God has the power, the love, and the grace to shower me with blessings, He provides, time and again.
So this post goes out to all my brothers and sisters in the LORD, each of whom I love dearly, each of whom reflects the face of God in their own special way. I know that our pursuit of the cross is a team effort, and I'm just here to say how overwhelmed I feel to have this kind of love in my life. Thank you, brothers and sisters, and thank you, Jesus.
Your love, it's extravagant.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Hey, back up here!
Tim, where's the prize? It's up here, remember? Look up and find Me in your heart.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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