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As I struggle to figure out how to deal with our financial situation, pretty much all do to our "stupid taxes" as Dave Ramsey would say, I had a moment of perspective.
Not a single penny is mine. Since I believe what the Bible has to say, I have to remember that everything is God's and placed in our hands to watch over temporarily. Knowing that I can let go of my frustration of unjust situations, situations I will not bore you with now.
So instead of getting depressed and defeated I can continue to use what has been given in the best way possible and continue to pray God's guidance in that ongoing task. He knows what we need and He makes it clear that if we seek God first the rest will be provided. Doesn't mean anything excess or even what most would consider comfortable. But just the basics. So far He has. So many people don't know Jesus personally, don't have that assurance of Heaven, don't have a loving family, good health, friends, etc. I do and for that I am very blessed. Perhaps earthly poor but eternally rich.
Perspective.
God knows our entire financial situation and for the first time ever I feel the most at peace with this area of my life. Since it is God's money and He can provide more or less, my job is to simply try and do the best I can with what He is giving. None of this will matter someday but our relationship with God matters eternally. Focusing on Him is an ongoing task. At this moment when I simply cannot do all I need to , that's when I remember it isn't up to me to do.
Perspective.
I'll need to be reminded of these things regularly. Keeping things in perspective is certainly an ongoing battle. I'm greateful I have loved ones around me to remind me, the Bible to help direct my path and God to handle these things that are so overwhelming. I forget that God can't do His job if I try to do it for Him.
So on this Veterans' Day I am truly greateful for my freedom. Freedom to worship God openly. Freedom to speak my mind. Even my freedom to have made stupid mistakes! But I am greateful that God helps me to keep things in perspective.
God Bless all those who have given so much for freedom.
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One Last Thought From Me
Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.
God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.
As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.
I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.
Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.
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God Bless all those who have given so much for freedom.
2 comments:
I just skimmed, but I'll read more later... another perspective? We're all just blessed to be able to live and breathe in one more day. THAT's perspective for you, baby.
Good thoughts, Britt. I've been thinking about you. Give Abby kisses for me!
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