Do you have a mark?
What are you marked with?
A tatoo?
A scar?
A limp?
An illness?
Why do we always look at the natural?
Why do we ‘mark’ our life by our wounds?
Why do we measure ourselves by our failures?
I guess I’m getting older, reflecting back, on the measuring tape that I have used on myself. Ā The measuring tape of my own making. Ā I took the “world’s” point of view for so long. Ā You know – you are what you do, you’re only good if you are skinny, blah, blah, blah. Ā What a lie! Ā And then wonder why I am not further along in my journey.
God’s economy is different. Ā There is no stick to measure with! Ā Jesus took care of it. Ā Any ‘whosoever’ is welcome. God calls us chosen, loved, special. There’s a new thought! Ā And He marks us with His Holy Spirit, and his grace, and his blessing…
GOD’S PROMISE TO YOU:
And you also were included in ChristĀ when you heard the message of truth,Ā the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,Ā the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritanceĀ until the redemptionĀ of those who are Godās possessionāto the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14 NIV)
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You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
Ā Ā Ā Ā my cup brims with blessing. (Psalm 23:5 MSG)
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Man alive. It looks like Amorelle isn’t the only one “reading” my knee-mail. Thanks for speaking to me on the Lord’s behalf. I appreciate it! š
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true for me too sis…(((hugs)))
Awesome… and amazing picture
Awseome and amazing picture..
Amazing photo and quote! Breath taking and I just love that quote – do you know where it comes from? Thanks for sharing š
Blessings,
Jen
http://thelilyandthemarrow.wordpress.com/
Idk, I found the picture at http://www.jinu7.com and linked it back to them. Beautiful view though, huh?