Have you ever thought much about the fact that we, created by God for his own pleasure and glory, are permitted by the Creator Himself to deny Him? Even though we are totally dependent on Him for our next breath, with that breath we may declare that He does not exist or that we refuse to do what He wants us to do. We live by the life He gives us, moment by moment. We enjoy rain, sunshine, the growth of crops and flowers, sensations, delights, satisfactions of many kinds. Yet we often act as though we were sufficient in ourselves, needing no interference from Him.
I can, by the power mysteriously granted me by my Creator and Redeemer, declare myself master of my fate, captain of my soul, and say, "My will be done." That the Lord should expose Himself to this effrontery in a million forms, for millions of days and nights, is the mystery of love and grace. Still He draws us with cords of love, calls us to come, waits (amazing grace) for us to bow and say, "My Lord and my God!"
The above was written by Elisabeth Elliot and was in my inbox this morning. Thought that I'd share it with you, too.
Hope that you had a great weekend! Ive got some new pictures to post, so hopefully I'll get to that this evening. Have a good Monday.
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But, oh, the depth and honesty of the love in the heart that says, "I love you, Lord." The work that can be done for Him by the heart of one that is filled with the thought, "I will serve you, Lord." Of course, I will not know until I one day am completely in His presence, but I think that may be why He did it this way.
Have a great week, you know, no matter what comes your way. ;-)
Dy
That was absolutely beautiful Melissa, thanks for sharing! I used to get her devotionals, I need to sign up again. It was a breath of fresh air, thanks!
Thank you for sharing this, sometimes you need that little pick me up and you didn't even realize it.
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