May. 11, 2008
A Chain of Golden Mercies
I was listening to an audio file of Elisabeth Elliot at blueletterbible.org and heard her refer to her life as "a chain of golden mercies." That phrase immediately grabbed me. Yes, that is exactly what my life has been as well. Daily, hourly, God has linked one golden mercy to another; saving me, keeping me, answering me, chastening me, forgiving me, carrying me, leading me and someday He will be taking me home.
I have done nothing; He has done it all. I have failed Him; He has remained faithful. I am slothful and lazy; He never sleeps. I have tried in my own strength to please Him; He sent His Son to live the only life that has ever pleased Him. I am a worm and no man; He is the ever-loving, ever-merciful, all powerful, all knowing, ever present One. His mercy endures forever or else I would perish.
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May. 18, 2008 - Chain of Mercies
Posted by Anonymous
A golden chain of mercies! What a lovely metaphor! And what an encouragment to consider how marvellously faithful the Lord is.
~Stephanie L.
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May. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kate124
Thanks for your comment, Stephanie. Yes, it really captures a lot in a few words. She is very good at that which is why she is one of my favorite authors/speakers. God bless.
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May. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Titus2woman
OH this is SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing it, as it is an aid in perspective this morning.... (((((HUGS))))) sandi
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May. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Titus2woman
I have more Shelley Hendry notes! http://titus2woman.wordpress.com/2005/07/17/hope-and-help-for-the-weary-shelley-hendry-speaker/ It's been sooo long since I've been to another tea or heard her speak~I'm needing to order some tapes! (((((HUGS))))) sandi~*THANK YOU!* for your comment!
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Jun. 29, 2008 - Thanks for sharing this
Posted by 5wolfcubs
His mercy does endure, even when I think I can not...
Lee (from the WTM board)
PS Thanks for sharing your hug idea...I need it, even if my kids don't!!!! :)
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Apr. 16, 2009 - That Really Blessed Me
Posted by Anonymous
Thank you for sharing!
http://stevensonsummerschool.blogspot.com
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Jul. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by www.theamusingredhead.com
Thank you for your transparency in your posts. They are very encouraging.
Kari
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