Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Gospel Light
I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. Job 42:3
Truth For Today from John MacArthur:
At difficult times in our lives, God can seem distant or disinterested in our plight. That's because our human emotions can override trust in God's truth, and we can come to believe that no desirable outcome to our present situation exists. Job, however, shows us that with endurance and patience we can learn whatever lessons God wants us to learn. It was that very trust that caused him to glorify God at the conclusion to his time of suffering.
I know this is true...how many times, when we are in the midst of a trial or suffering, do our emotions become stronger than our trust in God. It is at those times that we need to confess to God our unbelief. That is what it is. Unbelief in God's sovereignty...unbelief in His Word...unbelief in our future in Him. God, forgive us for our unbelief! I am writing this to myself...my own unbelief.
I,also, know that in time of suffering...whether big or small trials, it is okay to cry out to the Lord...it is okay to admit we can not handle this...it is hard to go through these kinds of ordeals and it is fine to admit how hard it is. Doesn't it make us love God more, though? Isn't it obvious that we can not depend on our own strength to get through sufferings? That is how He wants us to be...totally dependent on Him. Each step along this path of life, God is proving His faithfulness to me...and I am seeing more and more how I really do not have any control over things. I really thought I did, though...didn't you? I must depend on the Lord and acknowledge how desperate I am for Him.
I am rejoicing in the Lord today...but at the same time, I am admitting that I am desperate, poor in spirit, and mourning...when we really see our need for God, then and only then can we have true comfort. Then and only then, can we be blessed.
And if any of you have not bowed the knee to Christ as your Lord and one and only Saviour, will you consider what God did for you on the cross?
Here are some scriptures for your soul...please read and really examine your hearts to see where you are. Could God possibly be drawing you to Himself right now?
Romans 3:9-26
Matthew 7:21-27
Romans 10:5-21
Romans 12
Gospel Light
Gospel Light...won't you take these chains away
Free me from this life of sin and death
Gospel Light
Won't you roll my stone away
Shine the Son and open up this gate
This life that I've been living is a lie
These prayers that I've been praying won't get me by anymore
Gospel Light
Won't you shine into my soul
Show the man that You would have me be
Gospel Truth
Won't you turn my world around
Shake me loose from sin and let me fall
To my knees
Before the mighty throne of God
Let me know the beauty of Your call
The years that I've been living for myself
Start to crowd my mind they lead me to another place
Gospel Truth
Turn my steps again toward home
Show me robes of white and streets of gold
Gospel Hope
Won't You heal this broken man
Wash away these tears and make me whole
Gospel Hope
Send forgiveness to my soul
Turn my skies from gray to clearest blue
Torn apart by sin that keeps me from You
Needing Your forgiveness in the end to set me free
LAMB OF GOD
Won't you save this wretched soul
Wash me in the waters of your grace.
Another song by Jim Mc...I wish you could hear it with music...
I am a stay at home mother to 4. I am very blessed to have a godly husband who loves the Lord and his family. I welcome the days of much needed grace,the times of sweet victories,and the tears of trials,knowing it is all for God's glory. I want my lifesong to sing to Him,the author and finisher of my faith. Soli Deo Gloria--To the Glory of God alone.
12 Comments:
Oh, that is one of my worst sins, Kim. When I get into a situation that makes me afraid of out of control, I forget to trust God and just go into panic mode. Sometimes my hubby will just look at me and say, "this is in God's hands" and I will feel this huge weight lifted off me, and my panic will (mostly) melt away. Trusting can be so hard, but we must do it. The Bible says that He works all things together for the good of those that love Him. Great post!!!!
Kim,
Thank you for sharing such convicting truths. I am so glad that God has given us truth, because my emotions are not be trusted. I love reading your blog. I am always reminded where my focus should be.
Thank you!
Leigh
This is such good truth, Kim.
I gave you an award today. Come see!
Kim,
This was so good and such a powerful truth.
My emotions this past week have been completly overriding my trust in God at times. And as you have shared it is in the midst of a trial or suffering that this usually occurs.
I need to print this out and post it in front of me!
Excellent post. (I am sure you already know, but MacArthur spoke at the Desiring God conference and you can watch it on their site.)
OH Kim!
What an awesome post.
This is my constant prayer - Heal my unbelief!
Wonder if I will ever make it to the place where I trust completely?
I long for that place.
THANKS for this post!
In HIM -
Mindy
The day I finally surrendered my son to God and started trusting Him to do what I couldn't do, I was more relieved than I had ever been. My son is still having problems, the difference is, I don't have to agonize over it because God is sovereign and is handling the situation!
Hi Kim,
Chances are you've been nominated before...but you are someone that obviously has a discipleship heart, so I thought of you. Check it out on my blog.
Blessings,
Sue
What a beautiful blog! I wish I could meet you in person! come by and visit me, if you have time...I'm hosting a give away, in honor of my son't birthday!
Nice to "meet" you!
Thanks for the inspiration. My faith is so very weak. I crumble so easily. Thanksfully, my God is so much stronger than I can even imagine that He is.
I have been living that myself the last few weeks. I KNOW God can habdle it, but I keep worrying over it anyway. I have asked God's forgiveness a few times lately for not trusting Him. You so often think, "Oh I trust God, he is everything to me" Than, you stress over a problem. (Can you tell this is really a personal struggle with me?) I am just striving to keep my eyes on Him, not my problems! Thanks for this post, it is nice to be reminded that so many others struggle with the same things. We can be an encouragement to each other!
This post really spoke to my heart today. I've really struggled this week with my emotions taking over and not trusting God. I so needed to be reminded of what you shared. I never thought of confessing my unbelief to Him. Thank you so much for this post! I'm going to print it out and put it in my Bible.
I just found your blog recently through your MyAdoptionWebsite. You have a beautiful family, and I look forward to the day when your daughter joins your family!
Blessings,
Sheri
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