Redeemed

Renew My Strength  (November 2014) The love of God falls like rain on a tin roof plinking softly, speaking comfort. The Lord has a still small voice, listen to his wisdom. Lord, I want to abandon my cares to you. Renew my strength and my spirit. Through these struggles keep me whole. I am undone. I've been wasting away inside. My heart desires you, but I don't know how to let go of my own will. I need to trust you. Fill me with your peace. I loosen my grasp and surrender. Thank you Lord Jesus.  Amen. False Assurance (January 2015) "Peace and safety," they say. Worldly security is an illusion. This world is uncertain. Only Christ is our Rock. People will fail us and aggravate us- That's not going to change. What needs to change is our hearts, letting the love of God shine in. Only when we come to the end of ourselves do we encounter the Living God. Lean on His strength! Our God is fierce, a consuming fire, but GOOD! Our God ...

The Lord holds me gently. His love is like a plush armchair. I sink into comfort, laying it all down. Setting down a heavy load. I don't have to think, I can drift away. Musing gently over life, things will be okay. The hard times shape us, we learn to overcome. What is good?  What is true? This can be our focus. Help us to forgive, and focus on how we live. Let love shine even from broken, hideous places. Burn away the anger and the fear. Wipe away my every tear. I love you Jesus. Thank you for holding me.