After reading others New
Year's comments from what they had learned this past year, I was motivated to
complete my own notes in the form of a Blog.
If for no other reason, as a measuring stick as to my own progress or
lack thereof this past twelve months. So here are this year's class notes:
I do not shrink from issues
that are what I judge to be battle worthy. If it is something I am passionate about,
if necessary, will lead the charge knowing full well there could be a high
price tag that accompanies this choice.
I am well aware that my passions
often lead me to be outspoken. I also am acutely aware that the gifting the
Lord has placed within me sometimes gets turned wrong side out! I am also
acutely aware that the enemy of my soul would love to place a "Gag
Order" over my mouth. But my passion for truth, justice, protection for
those I cherish deeply, and the fear of the Lord keeps the words coming.
I have learned that if you
allow the fear of man or need of approval to dictate your life - your dreams
and aspirations could end up being the dash on your tombstone between the dates
of your birth and your death. At the age of 102 you could still be sitting on
the curb of "I wish" with your bags packed as your "What
could have been" waves as it passes you by.
I have discovered the
people that have judged me the harshest are also the same people who never
bothered to call or come by for "The rest of my story." At the same time, I discovered the Lord has
healed my heart to the point I can still love, forgive when I "do"
know "ALL of the rest of the story." There is a time to be silent - and there is a
time to speak.
It is difficult at best to
operate with any part of your body in a sling - especially, your heart. I have
discovered that you can completely be transformed but, still walk with a
significant limp. As ugly as they are,
and sometimes disfiguring, scars are necessary.
As perfect as Jesus was -
His battles produced scars as an ever present reminder of His triumphant
victory. It is our Adamic nature that would seek to cover our wounds under a
cloak of shame when in fact; they should be worn as medals of Honor.
After these so many years,
I am still a dreamer. Your age nor circumstances does not determine your
ability to conceive and produce the desires of your heart or the plans God has
foreordained for you. Lest you need a reminder, revisit the story of Sarah and
Abraham.
I have been reminded that
relationships are much like shadows - some are stronger and more apparent. Others fade or disappear altogether depending
on the position of the light. You must be willing to purge and let
things/people go. In the 'process
of time' all things fade - with the exception of the love and truth of
God's Word. His promise to never leave
you nor forsake you is ever present.
Often times the bad things that have happened in our lives and those we love ultimately serves as the components and ingredients for the recipe of our life - Romans 8:26-28 (MSG) "Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good."
(to be continued)..... ta - ta - for now
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