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Now for Some Encouragement
I heard the following message on the radio today on the way home from a medical appointment. The gentle words of Joni Eareckson Tada reminded me of the unmatched love, peace, joy, and grace we have as believers in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Perhaps it will speak to your heart too?
“Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada with another poem for you today, and I hope that you enjoy poetry as much as I do and—believe me—I have amassed quite a collection of poems throughout the years. Many of them started out simply as poems but eventually were put to music and are now part of the timeless collection of hymns of the faith. Such is the case with this poem by Horatius Bonar. It was written in the 1860’s and became a favorite hymn in many churches. And for me, it’s a favorite because, well, it captures what I “feel” about the Gospel, about Christ’s amazing love and my unworthiness. Let me read this poem called “Not What My Hands Have Done” and see if it resonates with you.
Not what my hands have done can save my guilty soul;
Not what my toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole.
Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God;
Not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my pressing load.Your voice alone, O Lord, can speak to me of grace;
Your power alone, O Son of God, can all my sin erase.
No other work but Yours, no other blood will do;
No strength but that which is divine can bear me safely through.Thy work alone, O Christ, can ease my weight of sin;
Thy blood alone, O Lamb of God, can give me peace within.
Thy love to me, O God, not mine, O Lord, to Thee,
Can rid me of this dark unrest, And set my spirit free.I bless the Christ of God; I rest on love divine;
And with unfaltering lip and heart I call this Savior mine.
His cross dispels each doubt; I bury in His tomb
Each thought of unbelief and fear, each lingering shade of gloom.I praise the God of grace; I trust His truth and might;
He calls me His, I call Him mine, My God, my joy and light.
’Tis He Who saveth me, and freely pardon gives;
I love because He loveth me, I live because He lives.
That’s a beautiful poem, and there you have it! And I love that line, “His cross dispels each doubt, I bury in His tomb, each thought of unbelief and fear, each lingering shade of gloom.” Oh, that I would remember to do that every time I have doubts or fears; right? It’s a powerful poem because it captures the way we ought to look at the Gospel. Ah, but so many of us feel as though we are the ones who have done God a big favor by accepting Jesus as our Savior. We take the Gospel for granted and so focus more on what we bring to the table—the Good News—rather than fall down prostrate in the dust, simply amazed at what God has brought to the table. It’s why I want to thank Horatius Bonar for this remarkable poem.”
From: www.joniandfriends.org, 5 Minute Radio Program, extracted April 16, 2013
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Do You Know Him?
He’s so dreamy. I mean that if I close my eyes it’s like I can imagine soft blue eyes looking lovingly at me, telling me He knows me just as I am, He loves me just as I am, and He will always be the love of my life.
He’s so tall as well. He towers over me and it is good as He protects me, carries me when I collapse, lifts me up when I am weak, and draws me up close to His warm embrace. Somehow I feel taller and stand straighter when He is near.
He’s so strong. It’s as if I can feel the strength of His arms, His words, His promises to me and all good things whether or not He is actually present. Makes me stronger too. I can face this or that, good or bad, when His strength goes before me. Always.
He’s so smart. He knows what I am thinking even before I say it or I might raise an eyebrow or lower a tear! Wow. That goes beyond intuition, friendship, or our times together getting to know one another. He crafts many special times for me that may look questionable at the time, yet if I but trust Him, it all works out o.k. over time. It’s like He’s always known me and knows what is best for me.
He’s so encouraging. He brings me to the window to see the bluebirds back at the bluebird house this Spring before the little cutie flies away and would otherwise be missed. What a wonderful encouragement on a day that starts in the afternoon! Oh and His words are filled with hope and promise of a better day in addition to the reminders of our sweet times together in the past too. Thank you for helping me to remember.
He’s so thoughtful. He reminds me of the blessings of many days gone by when my stinking thinking has gone to a place of darkness. He also places in my path the loving arms of my hubby when my Stevers would normally be at work already and not able to calm the shaking of my tender frame. He allows him to become like Him with skin on.
He does want the best for me. Like a perfect father, like a perfect grandparent, like a best friend, he will be with me now and forever, leading me on to be the best woman I can be if I but follow Him. He’ll let me know what I need to know if I but wait at His feet with an open heart, an open mind. What an adventure we have together!
Yes, this person is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is real. He is in my heart now and forevermore.
Do you know Him too?
The Old Makes Way for the New
Phillipians 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
A broken vessel could be a metaphor for my life these 1 1/2 years. Then again, I could just start from today, praise the Lord for His enduring Spirit, mercy and grace, then move on! Since today is a new day, I’ll choose the latter.
Besides, if you look closer, you’ll see the buds on the branches of the lilac bush emerging from the broken vase below. Can you see them? They are the signs of new life that can come with each new day. Noting that I cut these branches to increase the flower production on the plant adds additional meaning: sometimes our lives must be pruned to free us for the blessings to come either in this life or the next.
For those in Christ Jesus, we know that he will work all things together for good (Romans 8:28). We can trust him in the times of new growth, the times of pruning, the times of brokenness and the times of loss all the same. Wow. So glad I learned this when my life totally changed 10 years ago. Well I mean that it took 10 years to understand the transforming power of the gospel, working in the lives of His friends, His children, His people. The Lord’s love and care is working in me too.
My hubby says that I should use a plastic vase instead of a glass one outside. Yeah, he’s right. Glad this episode of brokenness is an easy one to fix! I’ll let go of the vase, fill another with the waters of life and embrace the newness that is growing all around me. (Reference: see the second picture please!)
Hmmmmmm, I think there’s something growing inside me too. Little by little, the illness I have is transforming as well. Praise the Lord! :J
Jesus is for the Wounded 
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