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.
Tag: Joy
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
Hey Corona, Bye Corona
My university has been shut down for a month, up until April 4th and everyone is in a commotion fearing the possibilities. Its fascinating because at any instant in time, any thing is possible. The bed you're sleeping on can instantly crash and your building can collapse on you. When you go out to walk … Continue reading Hey Corona, Bye Corona
Oh, What a Day…
I'm not going to lie. Today was a bad day. I don't remember the last time I bawled my eyes out this much. And it's quite funny, as I contemplated blogging earlier today talking about my joys of the upcoming event I was set to attend in the early evening of today. Sigh. I'm very … Continue reading Oh, What a Day…