I was googling on my husband's black, shiny smart phone yesterday, when I saw something strange. My reflection looking back at me- but something was different. There was this skin thing hanging from my neck. I immediately thought of the neckline slimmer and I began feverishly to mimic the exercises I had seen demonstrated on the commercial. What is happening to my body? I have a chicken wattle on my neck!
And then a phrase that my Skylar, spoke to me at the beginning of 2010... one that has stuck with me all through the year, came to my remembrance... "Mom , this life is a moment, it's temporary...it's this big(holding up two fingers, barely apart), God has eternity in mind-spreading her arms wide open!
I don't know what you are facing. There are parts of 2010 that I would like to erase. Things I thought I'd never experience. Hurts, glimpses of hell on earth, frustrations... I'd like one of those magic erasers from Mr. Clean to remove them from my memory!
But God- He promises to use even those most hurtful, hellacious circumstances for His glory!
And there is another promise...
My daughter also sang me a song for Christmas- played on her guitar...Shadowfeet... as I listened to her sing this beautiful song by Brooke Fraser, I was praying and searching for His Hope for 2011 and beyond.
His Words highlighted so beautifully in this song...
You make all things new. Revelation 21:1
Hope for my chicken neck and so much more!
I have to get that eternal perspective in gear! It changes everything!
For my brothers and sisters in Christ- that means understanding our purpose in Christ here and now- 1)to mature in Him and 2)to share Who He is with others.
AS we live that out, in moments(cause moments matter)- our intertwined "pur-pies"( my word- love it), we must keep that eternal perspective.
Temporary... Lord help me focus on the eternal!
Whatever you are facing or have faced( you may want to check out attracting attack)- the unexpected loss of a loved one, suffering health issues in the flesh, deception, divorce, past hurts and disappointments, major financial struggles...
My prayer for you in 2011 is to understand that He makes all things NEW. He can do that - we can't. Focus on Who He is! Greater is He that is in you... 1 John 4:4!!!!!!!!!
Those aren't just words that man has spoken. THAT IS HIS PROMISE!
Affliction shall not rise up a second time! Nahum 1:9
God sets an end to our sufferings...this is a moment and I agree with you, in Jesus name that there is an end! 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
These battles are for Kingdom purpose! To strengthen His army! Hallelujah! (As I am writing this I am listening to enemies camp and I'm praising Jesus right out of this chair!!!!!!) You can click the link and have a praise break! Just pause the pop out player way down below before you play! Go to the enemies camp and take back in Jesus name what the enemy thinks he has stolen!
All that praizin just toned my wattle! He does work it our for the good! And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
And, besides...I'm looking to Eternal Glory, for He makes all things new! No plastic surgery or face-lift tape needed!
Phil 3:21 Who shall change our vile (wattle and all) body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
I am praying for YOU right now in Jesus name! Happy NEW Year!!!!!!!
Under attack? I invite you to read, "Attracting Attack" for encouragement!(click link). Standing in agreement with you for total VICTORY in JESUS mighty name!
