Simple life.
God has been restoring to me the importance of the simple relationships with him and others as the cornerstone of the Kingdom. Nothing on earth is more important. Not fasting. Not being productive. It's all about the relationships.
Today after church I got to hang out with Dan and TJ Hiebert, and TJ's sister Shannon. It was a very fun evening! They are all great, Godly people with awesome senses of humor. Thank you, Lord, for a great day! Bless my new friends!
I got to play with Derek Loux today and yesterday, and one of his songs really spoke to me about something. I am a Godly man, but on occassion I sin in a way that I know is sin and I do it anyway. And then I have to work through the aftermath of the mess I created! (That sucks!) His verses, "A bruised reed, You will not break. You will not crush. For You love mercy. A dying flame You shall not quench. You shall not quench. For You love mercy," really spoke to me. I may feel at times like my flame is going out. Like I have sinned that fatal sin, and judgment feels more like my companion than the purity and righteousness of the Lord. But God doesn't give up on me so easily. He will put more tinder on the flame if it is necessary, and gently coax it into a roaring fire. He loves me. He would rather bless and is a patient, gentle God. It is SO refreshing to know that God is a God of mercy, grace, and love. THANK YOU, JESUS!!
Today after church I got to hang out with Dan and TJ Hiebert, and TJ's sister Shannon. It was a very fun evening! They are all great, Godly people with awesome senses of humor. Thank you, Lord, for a great day! Bless my new friends!
I got to play with Derek Loux today and yesterday, and one of his songs really spoke to me about something. I am a Godly man, but on occassion I sin in a way that I know is sin and I do it anyway. And then I have to work through the aftermath of the mess I created! (That sucks!) His verses, "A bruised reed, You will not break. You will not crush. For You love mercy. A dying flame You shall not quench. You shall not quench. For You love mercy," really spoke to me. I may feel at times like my flame is going out. Like I have sinned that fatal sin, and judgment feels more like my companion than the purity and righteousness of the Lord. But God doesn't give up on me so easily. He will put more tinder on the flame if it is necessary, and gently coax it into a roaring fire. He loves me. He would rather bless and is a patient, gentle God. It is SO refreshing to know that God is a God of mercy, grace, and love. THANK YOU, JESUS!!
posted by Justin at
10:24 PM
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Hey Justin,
I am actually trying to comment on your other blog, but it wouldn't let me...so...
That is cool you know the Dobbleman's. They were neighbors with my best friend, growing up. Darrell just called my sister a few weeks ago, to tell her what he felt God was saying about her. You'll have to ask her about it, it was pretty powerful.
That is an awesome idea about the orphanages. How did it come about?
I have found God's timing it usually much, much SLOWER than what I would like it to be. but nonetheless, it happens His way.
See you around!
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Anonymous, at 10:54 AM
Interesting that I am just reading this today....The last two days have been JUST like that for me, thinking I've "sinned that fatal sin," like I'm beyond hope, and God keeps reminding me that I can't fix me anyways. I need to let Him fix the messes I've made. And ESPECIALLY that no matter what I may feel like, feelings don't matter! It's the truth that counts, and thank God, that is Him. :) Good post, thanks.
~*Amber*~
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