Saturday, January 5, 2008

GET INTO THE ARENA OF GOD'S PERFECT WILL

As I contemplate yet another birthday celebration , I am taking time to reflect upon my life up until this point.
I have to say that I am so glad I chose to follow Jesus with all my heart, soul and mind when I did (at age 21). What a rich tapestry my life has been and how grateful I am to Jesus for His gracious forgiveness , love , power and provision in the years I have been allowed to live. I might add a thought here : there is a difference between how old we are and how long have we lived!
There are two thoughts for you today: 1. How long have you allowed Jesus will in your life to take pre-eminence?
2. Depending on the answer to the above will then help you answer this question ,how long have you lived???
Read Ephesians 5:15-16...........''LOOK CAREFULLY THEN HOW YOU WALK. LIVE PURPOSEFULLY AND WORTHILY AND ACCURATELY, NOT AS UNWISE AND FOOLISHLY, BUT AS (GOD) WISE PEOPLE.
MAKING THE VERY MOST OF THE TIME BUYING UP EACH OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE THE DAYS ARE EVIL."
I challenge you to read on in this chapter , great encouragements for us all.
Finally I leave this quote with you today :''I WISH I HAD A THOUSAND LIVES TO DEDICATE TO THE NOBLE APOSTOLATE OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION TO BE ABLE TO BRING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL TO EVERY PERSON" Thecla Merlo.
Blessings to you and if anyone else is celebrating a birthday , Jesus bless you !!!!!!

1 comment:

Shaz said...

Happy Birthday Marney!
We pray that God blesses you on your Birthday today and continues to bless you throughout the year ahead as you live for Him.
Wishing you and Len a very Happy New Year too and we hope to catch up soon.
Much love always,
Shaz and Pete deWacht
xxx
P.S. So happy to find your Blog!!!
We'll keep in touch.