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Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Not me... You.

Where Do We Start?

To be transformed into the image of Christ I must begin to do the will of the Father in the same place where He began: He emptied Himself. There is for any serious disciple, quite simply, no other starting place. It is a matter of beginning today to say no to yourself--specifically, about something you've been insisting you must have, specifically about something you have been refusing. This is step one. You travel the road "toward Jerusalem" from there, gladly taking up the cross (which is step two: saying yes to God) and following, knowing where the road led Jesus. It did not--and don't forget this!--end with a cross. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven.

His prayer for us is, "Father, I desire that these men who are thy gift to me, may be with me where I am" (Jn 17:24 NEB).

Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Source: A Lamp For My Feet
Scripture Reference: John 17:24

I am my Beloved's and He is mine.

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 5intow

I was just thinking today, as we took communion, of the passage in Philippians 2 and all that Christ set aside for my sake. I hold so pitifully to the things of this life, and He willingly set aside His glory and privilege and trapped himself in a human body.

Thinking just now how I occasionally grumble about the lack of appreciation around my house for "all" I do. Hmmm. What about my general lack of appreciation for all Christ has done. No comparison really.

Thanks for jogging my thoughts, and bringing me back again to where they belong. Praying for you! Praying for you to know and feel God's presence and protection each and every day.
~Erin

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