But He loves me so much, He gives.
And gives.
And He grows me through desire, distraction, emptiness, want, and pain.
He blesses me with the very things that take me away from Him.
The endless gifts continue...
***New babies: the smell of them, the feel of them, their tiny toes. And the doctors and nurses who tend to them when their tiny lungs don’t work quite right at first.
***Wise words on beautiful background gifted to me by precious friend.
***Kitchen prayer-alter.
***Polka-dots on walls.
***Red paint spilled on white carpet and harsh words spoken that left my heart stained, leading me to Him, ever humbler.
***A child who prays when his mother cries.
***A rug to cover stain on floor; Christ to cover stain on me.
***Answer to prayer: Not one, but two new pastors, coming to our church soon.
***Cucumbers and fresh herbs picked from friend’s garden.
***Hallowed: Song sung by Liz during our Sunday offering.
***Picking up two extra girls to bring to church with us on Sunday morning.
*** A new haircut—and hair stylist who goes to New York to find the latest.
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15 comments:
"If all desire was taken away except that for Him, then nothing would get in the way."
Yes! "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his rigtheousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
wb
You're right, Laura. These gifts never end. Oh, for eyes to see them and see beyond them to the extravagant Giver.
And no hair cut picture to go with? Come on now...
If I can put my dumpy self sitting on my bed on my blog, you can put your hair!
God is good to fill our days with the reminders of his rich provision. We are a blessed people indeed!
I feel blessed to have you in my life. Keep writing your words and living your life on purpose. We're all the better because of it!
peace~elaine
I loved that opening.... it felt like a poem. The power of lyric words.
(sigh) Hug to you.
Endless gifts He gives, unworthy we are. His grace is enough.
Love you!
I've learnt that when I'm with my loved ones every minute of the day, we grow stiff and dull with each other. And then we busy ourselves with personal adventures, and have something to talk about, rejoice in, share, when we come back together again.
So I agree with you, the things that take us from Him are blessings that bring us closer to Him.
You yourself are a gift in my life, I'm sure of it.
"He blesses me with the very things that take me away from Him."
A profound statement.
Grace. He gives it, and gives it, and gives it. Endlessly.
praying for your precious nephew and family. you have so adequately described my heart, my ever frustrated heart that life gets in the way of Life...and my joy that Life helps me live life. :)
Laura:
I will ask the family if they think Ellen would like the cds. Will you give me your email. I have a contact button on arise 2 write for my email, but I did not see one on your blog.
Andrea
Joining you in thanking God for these precious blessings in your life today.
wonderful sharing
Thank you for this journey through your heart and home!
I love this, "A rug to cover stain on floor; Christ to cover stain on me."
AMEN!
Oh Laura...
You a stain on carpet too?
Us, just last week.
Massive and black and churns my stomach every time I walk in that room... and oh, a mama that didn't respond as Jesus... ~brimming tears~
And you... you minister to that stain with Jesus.
Oh, I love you, dear friend...
I will get a mat to cover it... and I will think of you and how God uses you.
You, one of the endless gifts...
All's grace,
Ann
"He blesses me with the very things that take me away from Him."
Oh Lord, may my eyes and heart not remain fixed on the gifts, but the Giver.
Humbly,
Joy
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