In Christ Alone!

Psalm 37 ~ my wish

Who needs me, O Lord, When there is Thee?

"If I could wish one thing upon the world, what would it be?" Have you ever been asked that before? "If you could have one wish, what would it be?" I've pondered on that a long time without ever coming up with a definite answer, until now.

If I could wish one thing upon the world, it would be this. That every person, man, woman, boy, girl, child, adult, republican, democrat, American, or some other nationality..... I wish that every person on the face of the earth could be and would learn to be happy and content in the Lord. Happy in Christ. Filled with the peace, love, joy, and happiness that one gets only after entrusting their life and every aspect of it into the Hands of the One True God, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Children, could sleep peacefully at night knowing their God is watching over them. Adults, could be satisfied with life knowing that their God loves them unconditionally and is bigger than all of their problems. Single young people (like myself), could be content with their state of singleness because the only One who can truly satisfy their heart, does.

I have never thought of this, like this before.

We are supposed to lead the world to Christ, right? Well, I was raised Baptist and taught that "winning souls" was getting someone to pray the sinners' prayer and then hope they learned the rest of the Christian walk naturally (or something.) After observing how "Christians" shoved "Christianity" down unsaved people's throats then bragged about their numbers of "souls led to the Lord" time and time again, I nearly rebeled, completely refusing to "witness to the lost."

How sad.

But after over five years of simply being a Christian, a follower of Christ, and getting to know my God for myself, tonight my eyes have been opened to a new refreshing excitement for sharing my God with others.

I want everyone to need nothing, nothing but a personal intimate loving relationship with Jesus. My Jesus. The Jesus that was born of a virgin, lived without sin, was crucified, buried, and rose the third day so that WE, any and all who call upon His name, might be saved and come to know the peace that passeth all understanding!!!!

*moment of silence to ponder*

The Lord placed Psalm 37 upon my heart many months ago, and upon my heart it remains. I feel obligated to share it with you.

    Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
    Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 
    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. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
    Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 
    Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
    For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
    The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
    The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
    A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.
    The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
    The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
    For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
    The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
    Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved forever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
    The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slide.
    The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
    Wait on the Lord and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shall see it.
    I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
    Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Oh such sweet words they are. Although my scripture reading has been less than desirable of late, you can be sure this girl will be meditating on this chapter often throughout the next few weeks at least. Tonight, the Lord has spoken to my heart, and tonight I will hearken unto His words.

Til next time, may you find contentment and fulfillment in the Love of our Savior!
    ~ Stephanie

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9:48 AM, Nov. 13, 2006 .. Posted by SweetlyBroken

Hey,

I so know how you feel, when you were talking about your one wish for the world. I found your blog through alaska0girl.... :)

God is so amazingly faithful....we just need to be His faithful servents! :)

Your blog is awesome!

Love in Jesus,
Becca

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11:26 AM, Nov. 14, 2006 .. Posted by tatertots

A GREAT post! Stop by soon.
Taters

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4:16 PM, Nov. 14, 2006 .. Posted by tatertots

Yeah right! I'm sure you'd be GREAT! But you know, even if you weren't any good, you'd still have fun (that's what I told another blogger too;-). Stop by again.
Taters

Hey!

7:38 PM, Nov. 14, 2006 .. Posted by alaska0girl

Thanks for stopping by. I can so relate to your post. Thanks for sharing that. I always enjoy reading your blog, although I don't always comment. :)


Alycia

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1:59 PM, Nov. 21, 2006 .. Posted by friends4tea

HI Stephanie!
Happy THanksgiving to you!
I am already getting ready for Christmas. I love this time of year. Actually I got my Christmas cards out and thought, "Oh, I'd love to send one to Stephanie!" I consider you a very dear friend and if you want to email me your mailing address I'd love to bless you with a card at Christmas.
I hope you have a very blessed week!
Leah