Today is a momentous day for me. It is the day, I finally finished the journal I started on February 20, 2010. In the past, I could easily fill a journal within about 18 months, but this one was different. The last four years have been rockier with greater periods of struggle and silence, yet, what I would consider, enormous growth and faith. At first, my prayer journal was mostly written prayers. Now my journal is filled with scripture, Words from the Lord, answered prayers, Sermon notes, and lyrics from worship music that God has placed on my heart. My journal is a written evidence of my faith journey and I have referred to it often. Starting a new journal feels like starting a new chapter, and I am hopeful of a new chapter in my life. On that note, I'd love to share with you what I wrote on my first journal entry on February 20, 2010.
"But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD, he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you."
May you blessed as you remember that his eyes are on You. My you place your hope in his unfailing love, for He is your help and shield.
-Liz
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014
For I am Yours and You are mine
Tonight as I meditate on Good Friday, I hesitate to think of the gruesome suffering of Jesus. But unlike Hollywood's renditions of violence for the purpose of entertainment, Jesus' suffering was REAL and it was for you and me. One day we will all stand before our Maker. How would you measure up to the holiness of our God? Would you be good enough? I know I would certainly not be good at all, except for the blood of Jesus covering me. So tonight, as I meditate on my Savior, I remember that his gruesome suffering was for me so that I can say, "For I am Yours and You are mine" for eternity. This is love.
This song "Oceans" has been on my heart for the past week. May you be blessed by the touch of the Holy Spirit as you listen.
God bless-
Liz
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