Chosen in Faith

I was driving home one day last week, and I heard two songs which greatly touched me....to the point of tears:

Furthermore, because of Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for He chose us from the beginning, and all things happen just as He decided long ago....Ephesians 1:11 NLT

Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us....James 1:27 NLT

I will declare that Your love stands firm forever, that You established Your faithfulness in Heaven itself...Psalm 89:2 NIV

Soaking on SONday



strong as a lion; weak as a lamb

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Puzzle Pieces

I'm joining Peggy for Soaking on SONday....

It's really simple and easy...perhaps you would like to join in?  Just post a Scripture, a song, something that has touched you....something you would like to share and soak in today....

Sometimes I think too much....

Sometimes my mind is not still for a second.....

Sometimes I dwell on the past.....

Sometimes I feel put upon by others....

Sometimes I feel lonely....

Sometimes I think my life has not been fair....

Sometimes I think my life has been one trial after another.....

Sometimes I wonder if people believe that all that has happened in my life is true....

And sometimes all of this adds up to becoming sad....which leads to the anxiety, the worry, the depression, the tears, the emotional mess...

So, I come to You today....my Jesus....my Savior....to give all the mess to You to handle....the mess that is me....

I come to You in pieces.....broken again.....I am puzzle pieces in Your eyes....

Because only You can make me whole.....and You will take this broken vessel and use me for Your glory.

Thank You, Jesus, for calling my name, for choosing me, for saving me, for loving me enough to see me not as I am today...but who I am to become.....whole and blessed in Your eyes...

 

strong as a lion; weak as a lamb

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A New Bird Song

I am linking up with Peggy today for Soaking on SONday.  It's easy and simple...just post a Scripture or song....something that is speaking to you today. 

I am again not feeling well.  The abdominal pain that I've been experiencing over the past month...which had stopped....came back to visit yesterday.  Thankfully, my daughter, Cara--along with Ryan and Lydia--was able to make the trip to the pharmacy for prescriptions and the grocery store for needed items. 

Woke up this morning--feeling the same as yesterday.  I know it will take a few days for the antibiotics to work--and I'm being as patient as I can be.

As I walked out onto the deck this morning, I  immediately heard the birds singing.  But, this morning was different.  There was one bird that stood out from the rest.....singing a bird song I had never heard before.  In my mind, I'm thinking..."Hmmm....this is a new song...."

And my heart feels this:

Sing a new song to the LORD, for He has done wonderful deeds. He has won a mighty victory by His power and holiness. The LORD has announced his victory and has revealed His righteousness to every nation! He has remembered His promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The whole earth has seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:1-3

After reading and contemplating on these verses, my heart and mind jumped to the Book of Revelation:
 

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Phil Ware

which, of course, led me to this song:

God speaking to me through one bird with a new song.....

Have a wonderful day soaking in the Son...

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Let Freedom Ring--or Reign?

Today is Sunday...and tomorrow we celebrate the freedom of the United States of America.  But, are we truly free?

I was very unsure of what to write today until I stopped over at Peggy's to link up with her for SOS (Soaking on Sunday).  She had two verses written in her post:

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land....2 Chronicles 7:14

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery...Galations 5:1

As I read these two verses, this song came to my heart and mind:




Yes, Lord, we need You now.

For He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in His sight....Psalm 72:12-14

May grace and peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. He died for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. That is why all glory belongs to God through all the ages of eternity. Amen....Galations 1:3-5

If you're interested in joining or visiting others who are "Soaking on SONday", stop over at Peggy's and share what God is saying to you today. 

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