My friend gave me a laptop bag a few days ago. To her, it was simply one of the many things she did not want. To me, it was what I've been meaning to get for quite a while now buy could not, because of the price. God is kind. He didn't have to do … Continue reading The Laptop Bag
Tag: happiness
Not Enslaved but Free
It will be a hard long journey to the complete freedom from sin, and full glorification with Christ, but it will also be a sweet one. It brings joy to serve the Lord, lasting joy, and perhaps that's what I forget when I want to indulge. Maybe it skips my mind that it pays to let go of things that will cause your spiritual life to be the payment. Or even more so, it seems that I have forgotten my identity in that moment: who I am in Christ and what grace and power has been given and shown to me to live righteously; that I am free to do what is right. I am not dominated by anything but Christ Who's Spirit gives strength to live a life pleasing to the Father.
Joy
Searching through the comments Wandering through the photos Maybe in the compliments Or perhaps in the responses? . Where is this joy My heart so longs for? Why does it deplete Ever so often? . But I know of everlasting joy; Not found in the comments, Nor in the responses or comps But in the … Continue reading Joy
Take it Slow
Breathe in. Breathe out. Take a breath. The Lord is in control, do not fear such death. The losing of jobs, the losing of life; Keep hanging on and don't lose strife. . Listen to the Word, Listen to the Lord; Speak to Him, don't wallow in mud. He understands much and cares for you … Continue reading Take it Slow