Monday, March 05, 2007

A day gone bad . . . a life gone beautiful

So yeah, it was one of those days where I woke up late, messed up at work in a pretty major way, rushed to the dentist at the last minute for a 3 hour procedure, and went to start the car only to have it die on me . . . twice. That is when I started laughing.

Yet, I would not trade today for anything. My Lord is so faithful that it literally brings tears to my eyes. Last night I was praying about a specific burden that makes my heart so heavy. I just learned that a portion of my prayer has been answered – almost before I prayed about this issue. My God is so real.

I am utterly unworthy of His discipline. My heart is so hard and my will so stubborn that it often takes me months to yield according to His leading. His love for me is so great that He never ceases to make life overwhelmingly painful until I go running back to Him. He causes me to bow before Him – broken. Recognizing that He is my life and I cannot – I cannot – live without His constant fellowship.

Why does He so desire a relationship with me?

I know not.

But life with my Lord is so deeply beautiful. Circumstances seem so superficial. Life seems so clear even when I am unsure of where He is taking me. I open my eyes to see that I am blessed . . and I lay at His feet – unworthy to utter praise.

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