Saturday, September 21, 2013

Freaky

Wrote this months ago- forgot to post. Actually, I needed this reminder today. Thank You Jesus!

I am a freak. A thankful freak. A forgiven freak. A full of Joy freak. An unafraid freak. An abnormal freak- that is pretty freaky.

Sunday on the way to church Selah asked me if she could do something- I said no. She said, But "so in so" can. I said, On judgement day, I won't have to answer to "so in so". I will answer to Jesus for the covering that I provided for your journey.

I was reminded yesterday- Moses' parents were not afraid to hide him. That is what is says in Hebrews. Blessed my socks off. Wish Selah could have heard the confirmation!!!! When it comes to my kids I will not conform. I am a freak. I warned you. He made me that way and I am so thankful. Partially because I am much forgiven. I am the wretch that was saved. And let me give a little disclaimer- I think God leads us to be freaky in different ways concerning our children. What might not be right for one child or family- may be acceptable for another- at least in your specific point in your Jesus journey. He is the transformer, as long as you are listening to His voice and not your own. Yes there are certain Kingdom absolutes, I'm not arguing that. Seeking His best, His direction, His nudge will never disappoint. Now you may feel a little freaky- a little set apart or abandoned by the in crowd. That's alright. The crowd thins at the cross.

Butter Cream Caramel Chocolates


This past week, my husband was in a car accident and a dear friend sent him some chocolates to bless him. Of course, my little Selah had to sample a piece or two. She really never has been much of a chocolate lover like her mama- but she tasted her first, in her words,"butter cream caramel chocolate".

She begged me to find more.

I couldn't find them- so I gave her some Rolos, hoping that would be close in enough.

I told her that soon, she would have the opportunity to love on some kids in the community. She said- no, I'm good. I'll stay home.

It was one of those moments when Jesus stepped in and seriously took over- so I thought I would share.

So, still holding the Rolos, I said, " Selah- if I offered you a bag of chocolates and you had never tasted them, you would probably pass them up, right?" 'Cause she is one of the pickiest most selective eaters, on the planet.

Yes mom.
But you got a taste, and now you want more.
Yes, please mom!

Well- if we never show people the real love of Jesus,  they will not want more. They will not even know that He is worth wanting more of...

That's why it is important for us to show people, genuine love- cause that is Who Jesus is. We have to tell them about the purest love that has ever been. The LOVE that sent His Son to the earth. The love that allowed Jesus, to die for our sins. The Love that enabled GRACE POWER to resurrect our Savior from the grave, so that we could spend eternity with Him in Glory!

The Love that is our Refuge. Our provider, Our strength. Our shield. Our healer. Our Hope.

Now that is something worth tasting. 'Cause HE IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!!!!

Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD... Psalm 34:8. We got to give out samples- kinda like they do at Sam's.

Amen? Amen.

And lots of folks are asking about Gene. There is no other explanation for him still being in one piece, except that Jesus must still have some chocolates for him to share...