We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each one of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Because I live....

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 
Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, 
but you will see Me. 
Because I live, 
you also will live."
John 14:18-19  

This passage of scripture is so incredibly rich.  I could write about many parts of it, for a long time! But for now, the part that really resonates with me is, "because I live..." I am so taken with all that can be added to that, all that is possible, all to be thankful for. I am in awe of, "because He lives."  Oh how we need Him, His Presence, His love, His guidance, His forgiveness, His mercy and grace, His peace (that passes all understanding), His provision, His Spirit. We need Him for every breath we take, every step we make. And the amazing news is He lives!  Our resurrected Savior, died, yet He lives!

And He comes to us. Left to ourselves, we don't have a hope. He had to be the One to initiate this divine relationship, this holy relationship of life and love. Our Creator, us the created. He is Master, King and Lord. We are His servants, followers and children. Yet He calls us friend. Because He lives...

We have hope, sure and secure, like an anchor, because He lives.  We are not alone, because He lives.  We have purpose because He lives. We are understood, can grow and mature, flourish even, because He lives. We are loved beyond what we can imagine, because He lives. Jesus is alive!

Every day, Lord help me to recognize the great and precious gift your eternal Life is to me.  Help me to also know that you laid down that life, for me, that I might live, with You, forever.  Help me learn to live like you did, with a heart for giving and serving and for dying to my own selfish ways.  I fall so short. Help me Lord.

And thank You Lord that you came, and you come, and you bid me to come....to You.  Your Presence, Your love is everything.

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. 
My purpose is 
to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10

Amazing. Thankful.
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