Concerns and issues (part two)

I recently decided to go back and dig through my past blogs, and include them here..putting them in order of a timeline that begins back in August of 2007 up to the present, so that it gives an idea of what personal and social issues have weighed on me enough to put them to paper(so-to-speak)…

The Letter from Jesus…

Hey, do you have some time? I know you are busy and have a lot to do today, But I was wondering when we could talk?

I was hoping we could spend some time this morning after you woke up, I just had so many things to share with you, but you were in a hurry..i understand, and so I waited.

I was there when you were done with your day, and was looking forward to spending some time with you then, but you’d made plans with friends, and i understand..so I waited for you to talk with Me afterwards.

By then, it was late and you were tired and needed rest..you do know you can always rest in Me…but, I’ll be here whenever you need Me..I’ll always be here for you.

You see I love you, and I miss you, and I just wanted to remind you that I am here for you. I know you say that you feel alone but did you forget me? I have been trying to talk to you every day.

It pains me to see you so lost and sad when all you have to do is call me. I just wanted to remind you I love you no matter what I will always love you. I will never leave you.

So when you find the time I would love to talk to you again.

Love Jesus.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. – Matthew 11:28-30

Time of Tears (originally posted September 2007)

Lord, all i want is You in my life to open my heart and show me Your light Lord, to be free of these things You are my everything

I walk and i stumble Before You i humble myself at the feet of Your throne Oh, on my face prostrate Cry out Lord, i can’t wait i can’t do this anymore on my own

You are my Master My wonderful Savior Your grace and Your mercy i’ve known

Oh please Jesus help me to be what You’d have me to be no longer alone

The tears run down streaming Yes Lord, i’m believing Don’t want to go through it again

To You i surrender my all and forever i thank You, my wonderful friend

I know why they call His grace amazing…(originally posted October 2007)

i’ve just recently started reading dr. charles stanley’s book “landmines in the paths of believers”, and he reminds us in there of the weapons in the enemy’s arsenal, and the two that come to mind right off the bat are guilt and fear of unforgiveness by God.
we know that when we sin, it builds up a tension between God and us, as He doesn’t want for us to go through what consequences that sin brings…but when we repent and ask forgiveness, He makes it known to us that He is there, if we just seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways.
the enemy thrives on our sorrows and insecurities and struggles, and if we fall into temptation…he has a field day with the ensuing results which are guilt (that we went against God’s law and sinned anyway), and the idea that there isn’t forgiveness (that what we’ve done THIS time was too much or that this was the last straw) from God, however as children of the Lord, we know that this is not true, but a tactic of the devil to discourage us, and make us want to give up or to get depressed or whatever other option we might choose, rather than to turn back to God immediately, and just dwell in His peace and reassurance…the enemy doesn’t want that, yet he tries time and time again to make us believe that God is so angry and done with us that there’s no chance of salvation, that we’re worthless…
i heard sometime ago, in a sermon ( and i wish i could remember whose, even though its not of any real importance), that we all have the major sins or struggles in our lives that we’re overly-aware of, and that those are the ones that we sometimes focus on the most, and that’s when the enemy can slip into the cracks with the smaller ones that we may not be as familiar with…that made sense to me, as i know i personally have had some major sin areas that i’ve prayed God’s healing and deliverance in those areas because of the familiarity with the way those particular ones have manifested themselves, and the triggers that can set those sins and/or temptations into motion…and i still have my bouts with them from time to time, as i did today. however, God refines us in such a way that not everyone is immediately healed and delivered from these things at the same time…
my praise report is that God HAS delivered me of my decades-old drug addiction(s), there is absolutely no desire (because of His awesome power) to ever use again, and i thank Him so much for that…not even a question that i would be tempted again in that area, so deliverance did come for me there, but i know that some of us may still struggle with that particular area in our lives…hang on, stay true to your faith in Him, and He will eventually deliver you from those things…
i’ve heard it said again and again that one of the reasons why we aren’t completely delivered of all things sometimes isn’t due, necessarily, to lack of faith or God’s unwillingness to hold true to His promise for us…but that in refining us in certain areas, it’s actually making us stronger (in Him).
that’s so hard to wrap my mind around sometimes, especially in light of the type of day i had…but as the evening has come around, and i’ve had the chance to spend some time in His Word, and doing my devotionals, listening to some worship music, and crying out to Him…i really realize and know why His grace is so amazing. with any of the mistakes i’ve made, He still loves me.
with any of the falls i may have, He’s still there…
just wanted to share this with ya…
on that note,
have a great night and God bless each of you,

yer bro in Christ,
d