Low Energy. Pain. Mistakes. Living without Regret.

Low energy. Pain. They torment me. There. I said it. I didn't intend to ever share this about myself. It's quite uncomfortable to share, but when God tells you to do something... Well, you just better. Am I right? I manage to push through most days, concealing as much as I can. I felt convicted today to put it out there. For whatever that is worth.  

On this particular day, I didn't have the energy to accomplish much, so I chose to crochet the edging on a blanket I've been experimenting with. (Don't go getting all comparison on me whether you DIY-all-day-long or not-at-all. Just please don't.)

I find hope... in David's story (part 4)

I find hope in the Bible when I ponder and dwell on

the example of repentance David gave, that we can experience God’s mercy and grace.

The adultery and murder of Uriah, which led David to write Psalm 51, a moving song of repentance and faith in God’s mercies.

Abba’s mercy and grace are readily available when I turn to Him. I cannot face Him and face sin. They’re polar opposites. Turning away from sin is turning to God.

David didn’t hide his struggles. He acknowledged them, and brought them back into perspective according to the truth He knew about God. This is not easy, but we must continue to learn how to fight in this way. We’re to be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Rom. 12) and take every thought captive according to Christ (2 Cor. 10:3-5).

There’s no condemnation in Christ Jesus – no shame. Oh, how quickly I forget! We don’t have to walk around with our heads down when we think we’ve failed. No! We walk in humility (for we once were lost) and in peace and joy (we are found & free!).

Abba God, when I remember what you did through David’s life, I’m so encouraged. I am comforted to know that You finish what You start, You keep your promises, You are close to the broken and humble. Nothing good’s in me, apart from You. Help me remember this today – and always. In Jesus’ name…  

A quote worth reading

"Give me 100 men who fear nothing but sin in their own lives and want nothing but God and God alone; I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they will shake the gates of hell and set up God's kingdom upon the earth." - John Wesley