Fragmented.
And sitting right in the midst of Beauty.
Fragmented.
Am I more concerned about my relationship with God than I am with this rough patch that I've hit. So fragmented. God was so focused in these verses in telling them to do things the right way before they could enter His Presence. He sends a message to the grieving Aaron of how to come into His Presence. Of course, Aaron wanted the Knowledge of the Truth. Don't repeat the same mistake your boys did. No Aaron. He found a way in the midst of his own grief to pursue his God.How do you let go and let God be God? Aaron found a way in the midst of heartwrenching grief. I'm having trouble giving up my rights over a situation that I have identified as "not right." And it probably is "not right." But it really is not "right" when I look at where I am and declare that God wants to give me joy---and I've not dealt with what is overtaking me, my own unholiness. He says in Lev 18:29 "I am the Lord, your God."
Beth Moore said at Passion last weekend that when we fight the wrong fight, "it has two fists---ego and control." I'm so bent on being right. Wanting not to lose control. Why am I not longing for holiness more? Using God to get me where I want to go. God, please do this, do that, do this. May I fix my eyes on my relationship with a Holy God and open these fists of mine.
COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
Dear Father, You are so Good. I am in a bit of a quandary over here. My concerns have overtaken my day. Help me God. "You want me to be holy in any situation more than You want me to figure out what to do to improve any situation." 66LL
PHOTO: This sunset took my breath away as I drove home last weekend from a conference. I jumped out the car to snap the shot. There is something really bothering me. Hard to shake. Fragmented. Come, Lord Jesus, in all this Beauty.
COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
Dear Father, You are so Good. I am in a bit of a quandary over here. My concerns have overtaken my day. Help me God. "You want me to be holy in any situation more than You want me to figure out what to do to improve any situation." 66LL
PHOTO: This sunset took my breath away as I drove home last weekend from a conference. I jumped out the car to snap the shot. There is something really bothering me. Hard to shake. Fragmented. Come, Lord Jesus, in all this Beauty.
I think the sunset photo is so gorgeous, and it's not a coincidence that you chose a sunset to reflect your thoughts. At the end of the day, a sunset is God's gift and assurance the day is done, it is a grand reminder the day is done and it ended in Glory. The key, I believe is the end of the day. It is a time to end thoughts, worries and prepare for a new day. Rest in Him. God knows what He is doing, and He already has tomorrow's sunset planned. Love and be loved. Rest, tomorrow is a new day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts, Jan. You expressed it so well. Thank you.
DeleteDue to medical issues with a loved one, I've been delivering breakfast and lunch as well as transporting my loved one to the doctor which has caused me to fall chapters behind in reading. I hope to be back by week's end.
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