In Christ Alone!

Delight thyself also in the Lord.....

Hello Friendly Readers,

Sorry I haven't updated in sooooo long! I feel terrible for not commenting on all y'all's sites, but after this next week life will settle down and hopefully I will get better at doing such.

There is a verse in Psalms that says "How sweet, are thy words unto my taste, yeah sweeter than honey to my mouth." That verse has truly been evident in my life this past week. But oh how my time is limited. I wish I had nothing more to do than to sit in a quiet room doing nothing but meditating in the Scriptures. I must realize however that my yardstick life is only getting fuller and going by faster and unless I sacrifice my time for Christ, my end will come and I will have far to many regrets.

Sacrifices. I must make sacrifices in order to live. Live Eternally that is. Sacrifice what? Physical food? Yes! That would help my body and my soul, but that doesn't free up enough time on it's own. Fun? Yes! Although it seems I never have enough fun with friends and family, I am afraid that things such as TV late at night w/ family, up late emailing, txting, or chatting w/ friends . . . scarcely as I do them, they must be limited even more. And since work and school are unfortunately necessary, I can't really cut back on those. That leaves one last main and what I consider vital area of my life left. Sleep. Yes, I said it. Ever since I was young / old enough to take naps I have enjoyed sleeping. But the time has come where my personal relationship with Christ is at stake, and without some very hard to swallow sacrifices I will become but drift wood on the River of Jordan. How sad.

Isn't it terrifying how we can feel ourselves suffocating spiritually sometimes?

Last Sunday was my wake-up call. Pastor let the Holy Spirit prompt the hearts of the congregation and one by one, as various members shared a verse, passage, or testimony my heart was convicted, again. I was nearly in tears on several occasions that morning.

But not only was the Lord speaking to me concerning Our Relationship and my time, he also showed me how, for the past three weeks, I have been craving, longing after, wanting, hoping for, and desiring strongly a man that I could call my own. That is not healthy, let me tell you right now. Waiting for him/her is hard. But waiting on God is worth it. I have the Peace that passeth all Understanding once again. I don't understand God's timing, I don't understand God's will for me. But it is OK. And I have peace. PTL! I'm so greatful for the Comforter!

Some verses that have really jumped out at me this past week, thus I've been meditating on, are Psalms 37:4-5, and Colossians 3:1-4. They read as follows.

Psalms 37:4-5 "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."

Colossians 3:1-4 "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."

With all joy, with all seriousness, and with all Love, please pray that not I, but Christ in me, would sacrifice the things on this earth and delight myself also in the Lord.

~ For His Glory ~

So true

9:04 AM, Jun. 9, 2006 .. Posted by friends4tea

Hi Stephanie!
I too have been realizing a few things about my walk that need changing. I certainly have not been putting God first. I've been selfish and have been putting my wants first. I love those verses you shared, especially the first. =) As you seek the Lord today may he give you the desires of your heart!! =)
Eagerly waiting for summer!!
~Leah

WOW, long post!!

10:31 PM, Jun. 13, 2006 .. Posted by Jocelyndixon

But I guess I like reading them!!! Glad to see you finally posted something. Hope everything is well and God BLess!

Blessings,
Myrtle, a curly head Hobbit from BloggerEarth
aka Jocelyn

Come visit with me in Lothlorien, Wood of the Lady of light.

hi

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