Sunday 30 April 2017

Spring 2017

And just like that, the semester is wrapping up. Not a single decent blog post. Of course, it is a Sunday and the sermon just resonates with the season I am currently in. Not a very easy one, but oh man, is there a situation in life that you face, and the Bible does not have an answer for?
I remember these verses when I was running. Running with too many injuries and expectations to perform well. Well, what's changed now right? 
He still remains. Faithful. I'm thankful He never leaves me. Thankful for seasons of learning to build character. Because honestly, I am probably the biggest WIP.

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.  
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.  
And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.  
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.   
Romans 5:2-5 (NLT)

WIP - Work in Progress

Wednesday 5 April 2017

Psalms 23 (TPT)

God is my Best friend and my Shepherd. 
I always have more than enough.
He offers a resting place for me 
In His luxurious love.
His tracks take me to the quiet brooks of bliss, 
The oasis of peace.
That’s where He restores and revives my life.
He opens before me the pathways to God’s pleasure,
Leading me along in His footsteps of righteousness,
So that I can bring honor to His Name.
Lord, even when Your path takes me through 
The valley of deepest darkness
Fear will never conquer me, for You already have!
You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way.
Your authority is my strength and my peace.
The comfort of Your love takes away my fear. 
I’ll never be lonely for You are near. 
You become my delicious feast 
Even when my enemies dare to fight.
You anoint me with the fragrance of Your Holy Spirit, 
You give me all I can drink of You until my heart overflows.
So why would I fear the future? 
For I’m being pursued only by 
Your goodness and unfailing love!
Then afterwards— when my life is through
I’ll return to Your glorious presence 
To be forever with You!