Deep Reflection Time:
I have been really learning so much over the past 24 hours, whether in the word or just in conversation with Him ...and I have realized that I've been holding on to illusions of an idol...not Truth. I read John 15 a few days ago and understood what He has been trying to say to me for months; He doesn't want to just "prune" this certain situation, He needs to severe it. There is some initial pain in this, but there is also a real deep joy in that I am being sculpted by the great Potter- and how delicate His hands are! Also, i've finally discovered that the root of the hold on this idol is that i have a hard time trusting that God has this perfect plan, this "something better" in His timing. Then reading Isaiah 45, I gained His perspective, "...so that from the RISING of the sun to the place of its setting, men may know there is none besides Me." He is the God of the Universe, capable of displaying His power in the stars, the rising and setting of the sun, how can i possibly doubt for an instant that He is captable of holding and molding MY life? So how does the LIBERTY of Christ become a reality in my life? How do i experience His freedom ( It is for FREEDOM You set us Free!), ? One word: Obedience. Isaiah is bursting with Truth concerning His authority, our REBELLION and how He pours out safety and blessings for obedience... Through Isaiah, i've learned that He made us with a very real need to be ATTACHED. To entice us, Satan offers us alternate attachments masquerading as fulfillments to our inner needs. Thus, ANY attachment (reliance) other than God is fraud. I NEED to attach myself to the One and Only real fulfillment! This is a daily pursuit. I've come to truly know and appreciate God's faithfulness to me, despite my rebelliousness and adultery. "How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you.” That is a PROMISE! How beautiful is that? I desire nothing less than to cast off the idol’s in my life and shout “Here am I Lord, send me!”
His Beloved Bride, Kate
I have been really learning so much over the past 24 hours, whether in the word or just in conversation with Him ...and I have realized that I've been holding on to illusions of an idol...not Truth. I read John 15 a few days ago and understood what He has been trying to say to me for months; He doesn't want to just "prune" this certain situation, He needs to severe it. There is some initial pain in this, but there is also a real deep joy in that I am being sculpted by the great Potter- and how delicate His hands are! Also, i've finally discovered that the root of the hold on this idol is that i have a hard time trusting that God has this perfect plan, this "something better" in His timing. Then reading Isaiah 45, I gained His perspective, "...so that from the RISING of the sun to the place of its setting, men may know there is none besides Me." He is the God of the Universe, capable of displaying His power in the stars, the rising and setting of the sun, how can i possibly doubt for an instant that He is captable of holding and molding MY life? So how does the LIBERTY of Christ become a reality in my life? How do i experience His freedom ( It is for FREEDOM You set us Free!), ? One word: Obedience. Isaiah is bursting with Truth concerning His authority, our REBELLION and how He pours out safety and blessings for obedience... Through Isaiah, i've learned that He made us with a very real need to be ATTACHED. To entice us, Satan offers us alternate attachments masquerading as fulfillments to our inner needs. Thus, ANY attachment (reliance) other than God is fraud. I NEED to attach myself to the One and Only real fulfillment! This is a daily pursuit. I've come to truly know and appreciate God's faithfulness to me, despite my rebelliousness and adultery. "How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you.” That is a PROMISE! How beautiful is that? I desire nothing less than to cast off the idol’s in my life and shout “Here am I Lord, send me!”
His Beloved Bride, Kate
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