Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
On Heaven & Earth
How near to equal status will women be in this world before it ends? How good will be the good and how evil the evil before the harvest and the return of the King? We have a ways to go and it appears to be not much. As the bride of Christ unites with her Groom and the earth dies away- worlds within worlds free from sin will rise with her to a life she was born to inherit. And what life this is we have only hints.
It is written all of nature will join in the resurrection and all in Christ are united: walls down- barriers removed. All good survives.
As individuals we are completely fulfilled in who we were created to be.
We will know each other as we know ourselves and know God as He knows us. We will share in the lives of others in ways we never could have guessed...shadows removed and tears wiped away.
It is written we cannot fully imagine how good our lives will be but by Gods' Holy Spirit we have an inkling and can rightly use our imaginations to think up the best we can imagine and thrill our own hearts in knowing that it's no where near good enough!
There is no time in heaven, therefore when we close our eyes here in death we will be opening them again to see and greet in unspeakable Joy our loved ones in the world to come!
All beauty and all things true since time began will be there. Our life experiences purged from sin will accompany us as we step into what is just the beginning of our completely true lives in Christ in a New Heaven and a New Earth.
It is written all of nature will join in the resurrection and all in Christ are united: walls down- barriers removed. All good survives.
As individuals we are completely fulfilled in who we were created to be.
We will know each other as we know ourselves and know God as He knows us. We will share in the lives of others in ways we never could have guessed...shadows removed and tears wiped away.
It is written we cannot fully imagine how good our lives will be but by Gods' Holy Spirit we have an inkling and can rightly use our imaginations to think up the best we can imagine and thrill our own hearts in knowing that it's no where near good enough!
There is no time in heaven, therefore when we close our eyes here in death we will be opening them again to see and greet in unspeakable Joy our loved ones in the world to come!
All beauty and all things true since time began will be there. Our life experiences purged from sin will accompany us as we step into what is just the beginning of our completely true lives in Christ in a New Heaven and a New Earth.
All my children will be there. Christ said what ever we ask in His name...
All my family
All my neighbors
All my enemies
It is written we ask not anywhere near enough.
God save the whole world!
How much more could I imagine?
There, we will be able to move freely about in a world infinitely more interesting and spacious than anything here on earth. On greeting a friend in heaven we will be sharing the joy of each others stored up treasures. Maybe the Joy of a mother's gently rocking of her child on a soft breezy sunny morning while singing a song of heaven...that moment, this moment ,that joy, our joy.
I see these thoughts are simply musings. Every thought so far only tells me my thinking is much too small and incapable of doing any better. Truth is, the great Reality cannot be described at all. The only thing I can say that is true is that I cannot express the inexpressible...but I can know the inexpressible by the love of God in Christ.
Jesus is preparing us a home and He will take us there when it's ready to be with Him forever and ever.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Worship
A few days ago I was feeling lonely on a scenic walk and remembered I could ask God to meet this need...and so I did. Shortly afterwards my heart filled with joy and wonder at the beauty before my eyes which was God reminding me He was with me. This joy was magnified in remembering all the times God had done this same thing for me over the years. My response was "I love you".
Today on my walk I felt lonely again and this time I just said "I love you". Instantly my heart filled again with that joy connected to 'all joy'.
Wow.
I think I'm on to something here.
Today on my walk I felt lonely again and this time I just said "I love you". Instantly my heart filled again with that joy connected to 'all joy'.
Wow.
I think I'm on to something here.
The Final Judgement
..."Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." -Jesus Christ
Matthew 25:34-36
Matthew 25:34-36
Found Treasure
Met a young man at the bus stop today. I was already there as I watched him approach coming from the hospital. He was limping and one arm hung stiff at his side, his fingers slightly curled, and as he slowly walked towards where I was standing I sensed something very special about him. I thought he must have been in an accident because of how young he looked. Too young for a stroke.
But a stroke it was.
I was astonished at his story. He had an easy way about him, a ready smile and seemed at peace. He had lived an entire life time since the stroke changed his life five years ago at the age of 25. In answer to my questions he good naturedly explained that he was a real "turd" before he had the stroke and was into drugs. That all stopped when he had a seizure in his sleep and woke up in the hospital to the news that he had a large brain tumor removed from his left temporal lobe and blood clots in arteries above his heart caused a stroke. The doctors couldn't give him a year to live and here he was- 5 years later- a volunteer at the hospital helping other stroke victims because he wanted to give back what he had received that helped him recover the most...the kind words of encouragement...someone to talk to when needed. His doctors are amazed. And he's pretty happy too.
We both got off at the same place and he needed help finding a shop where he was going to meet his 8 year old daughter to celebrate her birthday. Since I live in the area I was able to take him there...and very happily. As we walked we smiled and laughed and then I said goodbye.
I found a treasure today.
A joyful encounter.
But a stroke it was.
I was astonished at his story. He had an easy way about him, a ready smile and seemed at peace. He had lived an entire life time since the stroke changed his life five years ago at the age of 25. In answer to my questions he good naturedly explained that he was a real "turd" before he had the stroke and was into drugs. That all stopped when he had a seizure in his sleep and woke up in the hospital to the news that he had a large brain tumor removed from his left temporal lobe and blood clots in arteries above his heart caused a stroke. The doctors couldn't give him a year to live and here he was- 5 years later- a volunteer at the hospital helping other stroke victims because he wanted to give back what he had received that helped him recover the most...the kind words of encouragement...someone to talk to when needed. His doctors are amazed. And he's pretty happy too.
We both got off at the same place and he needed help finding a shop where he was going to meet his 8 year old daughter to celebrate her birthday. Since I live in the area I was able to take him there...and very happily. As we walked we smiled and laughed and then I said goodbye.
I found a treasure today.
A joyful encounter.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Freedom
I am a free woman. I am free. I can show you how to be free too but first sit and count the cost because God knows it will cost you everything you only 'think' you can't live without. And to get through the pain and suffering that the process will bring to your life, you'll be developing a trust in God. Believe me...it is worth the cost. By this path Jesus speaks Peace to our souls, calming storms and healing wounds.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Update
Painting with my left hand was a waste of paint. Yes, yes I know- no good effort is ever in vain.
ONCE UPON A TIME
I raised my children alone for many years and now my youngest daughter is graduating from college in December. She put herself through school and is graduating with high honors and by God's grace I get to fly to Louisiana to see her graduate from LSU.
She requested a crocheted lacy shawl as a graduation present and wants nothing more than this because she treasures my homemade gifts. Being right handed I recently developed severe tendinitis in my right elbow and was told that in order to be able to make Abby's gift I must not use this arm for six weeks and needless to say this will be a real challenge.
She requested a crocheted lacy shawl as a graduation present and wants nothing more than this because she treasures my homemade gifts. Being right handed I recently developed severe tendinitis in my right elbow and was told that in order to be able to make Abby's gift I must not use this arm for six weeks and needless to say this will be a real challenge.
God in heaven your will be done.
Mary, an older daughter, graduated last year from college and is currently working as a community activist. After hearing about Palin's recent criticisms of Obama's community activist background, Mary blogged that Jesus was a community activist and Pilate was a governor.
Mary, an older daughter, graduated last year from college and is currently working as a community activist. After hearing about Palin's recent criticisms of Obama's community activist background, Mary blogged that Jesus was a community activist and Pilate was a governor.
THE LAST SUPPER
"But among you those who are the greatest should look for the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. Normally the master sits at the table and is served by his servants. But not here! For I am your servant".
-Jesus
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