Close up of rocks!
Now to you who
believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. (I Peter 2:7-8 NIV) |
Where do you think
all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they
just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your
own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for
what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. You want
what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it.
You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it,
would you? And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for
what you have no right to. You’re spoiled children, each wanting
your own way. (James 4:1-3 The Message Translation)
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Well it is all about
me......isn't it? That's the way everyone else does, they sulk, sit
around feeling sorry for themselves and others come running to their
aid, so it has to be okay to feel sorry for me and get the approval
and acceptance of those who think, act, and feel the same way I do!
We bounce our feelings against each other to justify how we feel;
because that's the way the world is! Everyone else does it, why can't
I? Besides, I am in control and no one is going to tell me how
to live and what to do! That's it! I can make my own decisions and
live my own life the way I want to; and NOBODY better stand in my
way!
And then as I write
this, I slowly realize, what have I gained from doing it my
way? Do I have success? Do I truly have what I want? Am I content
with where I'm at, to where I'm going? Do I really love, have love in
me and receive love? That word, “Love”, just stopped me in my
tracks. As I softly whisper, “I'm not sure what “love”
is right now! I feel nothing.....just emptiness,
confusion, insecurity, doubt, discomfort, and failure! WHAT IS WRONG
WITH ME! I AM DESERVING OF LOVE, RIGHT? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE
HELP ME?
I am so
glad, My Beloved, that you ask; however, I am not here to force
anything on you ~ but to
let you know I Love you ~ unconditionally! Love is who I am and will
ALWAYS be!
Love is very
patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or
proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its
own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges
and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never
glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you
love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost.
You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and
always stand your ground in defending him.
All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. (I Corinthians 13:4-8 TLB) |
I
have NEVER left your side, I have always been there for you, longing
for your friendship. All I ask of you is to “Come, eat and drink at
my table! Let me serve you with the Mercy and Grace, which I freely
give without hesitation and judgment”!
| I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the
mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy
and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be
conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your
mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2 ESV) |
