I began with the noble intention of addressing the issues at hand, seeking to encourage and bring hope and faith in times like these. But the refrains of “give me Jesus...” overtook my thoughts.
However noble and crucial our thoughts and actions may be, at the end of the day, are we still focusing on Jesus, and loving Him? Surrendering all else, and being anxious for nothing?
I confess I was anxious for a few things. Not many, and not debilitating, but still, anxious. God reminded me that He will give me my life as a prize (Jer 45:5) and Jesus is my reward. Is that sufficient? Can I echo the words of the apostle Paul “Your grace is sufficient for me, Your strength is made perfect in my weakness”? (2 Cor 12:9)
That is my prayer and desire. To say that my God is sufficient and I shall not want. In the words of the shepherd king after God’s heart - “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
That is my song. Today and always.
In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
Give me Jesus
2 comments:
hi pastor jenn,
this is rachel (chia) from the coos youth. isn't it 'in the morning when i rise'..? or maybe you're not posting song lyrics =)
anyhow, your blog is very thought-provoking. hope you have a good day ahead.
God bless,
rach.
hey rach, I know who you are. You are the beautiful one. And you're absolutely right so I've edited my entry (but thank God the meaning is still quite the same) :)
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