Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from August, 2021

Life's Reflections And Examples

 I think there are times when some of us might forget - overwhelmed by all of the evil and trying things in the world, why we're here and who we are if even just temporarily. But one thing I can assure you of, is that there's one who never does. We might be brought to think of Him when called to worship or if we come across something or someone that spurs our thoughts toward Him, but He never has to be reminded of us or of what His heart desires and longs for from us - our love and attention. His heart waits, longing to hear us call out to Him ... "Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you." Psalm 143:8 (NLT) The sweet innocent laughter of a child - something that touches the heart of a loving parent deeply, is no less endearing to the heart of the divine Father. The tender sweet words of a faithful, selfless lover uttered with passion are no less impacting and profound to the heart of the d

A Resonant Understanding

Sometimes out of nowhere someone will say something that sums up thoughts or understanding that I've carried with me for a long time, but have labored to convey myself. When it happened this morning, it caught me off guard and thrilled my own heart because it reiterated a perspective that I've carried with me for years, but one that I don't hear often with the same clarity or emphasis as I did this morning. I participate in a morning bible reading group every week, Monday through Friday. For about a year and a half now, we've read one chapter online together every morning for about a  half hour   and shared our thoughts and perspective regarding what we've read. One comment made after reading the sixth chapter of Ephesians one morning summed up a message and perspective that the Lord put on my own heart long ago and it's one that has some serious implications for hearts and minds drowning in current worldly cares and consumed by this temporary life. The comment: