How do I begin to summarize what He has been teaching me over the past 5 weeks into one post...that is not so long that you might actually read it! Well, I will just say that He had me in 1 John and it was an interesting month in 1 John. He basically reminded me of the basics of being a true follower. My life has to be based on sound doctrine, obedience and His LOVE! I have to be faithful in these basics every moment of every day. I have to strive for a life of holiness in Him as I firmly stand on true doctrine, follow Him in complete obedience, and love Him like He commands. Oh, how I fall short of this lifestyle but I desire it more than anything else.
This month, most worldly things were stripped away and contact with those I love was not an option. I thrived in this situation as I drew closer and closer to Him each day. The more I saw of His Beauty, the more I realized just how wretched I am. My hunger for His holiness in my life grew stronger as I was blessed with others who believed like I do and did not look at me like a crazy radical for some of my recent convictions. I still do not love like He desires but He loves through me in a miraculous way that I do not understand. When I knew I was at my ugliest, He sent people to tell me how much they saw Him in me. Me? Are you kidding? If you knew my wicked heart you would not think that...and He stopped me to remind me that He has regenerated that heart and is shining in spite of me. What a redeemer!
He guarded my tongue in His steadfast love. He gave me His eyes to see people like He does. He gave me His ears to hear Him speak through them. He gave me opportunity to be His hands each day. He gave me opportunities to relax, breath and just be with His kids. He loved me through others. He was gracious to give me the time I needed alone with Him each and everyday even when living in a community. I praise Him for the past month and His love for me! Thank you for pryng each day...He heard and answered in ways that I do not deserve or can begin to adequately express here. So thank you and may He bless you 1
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