Psalm 78: 1 -2 Listen, dear friends, to God's truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. Stories we heard from our fathers, counsel we learned at our mother's knee...The Ephraimites could not have cared less about God,
wanted nothing to do with his Covenant. And it's verse 78:38 that captures my heart. Our God was compassionate to them and forgave them. He offers us forgiveness for every time we act curved in on ourselves. How I love Psalm 78:39 - He knows what we are made of. He knows our frame, our weaknesses. He knows what a step of faith looks like for me, for you---it's different, you know. So, what does a step of faith look like for me this day? If God knows my frame, what is He beckoning me to, calling my name, to move into a deeper walk of faith? What do I want more than the Love of my Christ? There's a battle going on, as Crabb says, BETWEEN an obsession with my present comfort as the highest value (no cancer, good health, no kids living distant from God, enough money to live, no major problems) AND a commitment to Your Present Purposes as my greatest good. Just how strong is my commitment to God's Present Purposes in my suffering, my loss, my emptiness, as my greatest good?
Hi, Everyone! I sometimes cringe at the thought about what I've taught my kids. I have failed miserably but am certain God will capture their hearts in His timing. Have a great week!
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Angie xoxo
Our beautiful daughter married Sat evening on the beach. It was very sweet. I'll write more in a blogpost later but wanted to thank you all for your dear emails, comments, and prayers. I have no doubt I was buoyed by God's tender mercies every step of the way. Be back in a little while. Love you all, Annette
ReplyDeleteI had to ask this question to myself yesterday, when I felt slighted by my daughter whom I love more than words can tell (and she loves Him and follows Him) we are just not as close as we used to be and it grieves my heart...however...WHEN I gave my hurt to Him and told Him I wanted more of Him than I wanted to have my hurt fixed..I received His blessed peace, that we recieve that passes understanding..reading 66 LL and sharing with you all has taught me so much. He has used all of this in my life in a huge way. So thankful that Annette got home safely and that everything went so well..prayed for you muchly over the week and week end...thanks for the email Bev...have prayed and sent you a reply, know you didn't want or expect it but He told me to write it..blessings sweet Angie..just keep living your faith out in front of your children..it will show them the Truth. love to all...Mary Lou
ReplyDeleteOh Ang! I think the same myself often. And look what God has done for you to bring you home to Himself and you are beautiful. You are right on time. We all have to let go of our children and the ways we've missed them. I want so much to persuade them still, direct them...but what does it look like for me to let them go? I wait in Hope with you for God to move in all of our adult children---Annette's, Mary Lou's, FG's, and yours and others here I didn't mention...
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