God Is

God...

Is Redemptive
His Love Abounds

Reigns
His Majesty Prevails

Loves
His Grace Renews

Cares
His Worries are None

Strong
His Power is Enough

Forgives
His Forgiveness is Eternal

In the midst of busy month I found myself reflecting this morning on all the things God has done. All of the big and small. In worship later I noticed how great God is. Not the God I make him to be but the one True God can take the smallest thing, a caterpillar for instance, and turn it into something amazing, a butterfly.

The beauty behind God hands is very humbling. When I think that God created me to fit perfectly into his enormous plan is unfathomable. Then, I realize that the moments in which I see God's hand the most is when personal abilities are either laid aside or given to God.

In the spirit of thanksgiving: What has God done recently that you are thankful for?, How is God humbling you today?, or Has he shown you mercy, grace, love, or healing?

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With Joy,

Sherry

It's A Perspective Thing

"No way Lord... it's not possible." My response to so many things to think about it is very depressing; especially since God reminds me everytime that Jesus Said, "I am the way...." I have always had a house, food, clothes, and love. In the mist of it all God still says, "I care." He always cares about my needs. Whatever they may be and whenever they arise.

In fact, God often provides for me with better. For instance, take a look who I was raised by: my sister and her entire family. Better. I also was never alone during play time as I have been blessed with a brother. A twin brother. Better. To top that off my family has been supportive of a rare chance for me to attend a Christian college in Colorado. (Thank you, guys!)

Though I have found myself struggling to worship, and sometimes find it difficult to pray I know without a doubt that I still walk in step with God. It is here I find my need to be dependent on God. (Thank you, Lord.) Here I want to ask why, and have on many occasions within the past month. Everytime God shows me his redeeming and unconditional love. Loving me through family, friends, and many seemingly small things I am nothing less than thankful.

When we have a need or face a difficulty why do we not cry out to the only God who can carry the weight of every heavy heart. Though Jesus' life we see God do the impossible. It is notable though that God works when people are available not when people just have talents.

All the things a person could do if they turned to the Lord first.

~Sherry~

Faith Meets Doubt

"I sing a simple song of love. To my Savior, to my Jesus. I'm grateful for the things You've done, My loving Savior, my precious Jesus." By Kutless.

Such a simple song that reveals how simple things can bring honor, glory, and love to our Father God. Yet, one better, how simple it is to allow God to lavish His love upon us. My Redeemer, Rebuilder, Restorer, Daddy, and King- it is only to a God like you that I can give my praise. He bestows a love upon us that no one else can. He forgives us when no one else will. He accepts, and receives us where we are.

Why then do we condemn our doubts? Can our doubts not bring us closer to Him? Can doubts not help our times of unbelief?

To a friend whom we have just met we ask questions. We learn to trust them as we learn about them: their likes and dislikes. Yet, even when we have fully learned to trust them we still ask questions. We question the details we already know. If I said I loved purple someone may eventually ask what shade of purple.

It is the same in our relationship with God. We get to know His likes and dislikes through the Bible, the ten commandments, and through prayer. Sometimes we have questions, and sometimes we doubt. Should this be a negative thing? Absolutely not. Our passion for Christ comes from knowing Him deeper. We begin to know Him deeper by asking questions and 'talking' with Him.

I can not count how many times I have been told that there is no stupid question and I can not help but think that God says the same to us- His children! Why would He have His only Son die for us? A few people who doubted, Abraham (Genesis 12 & 15), Moses (Exodus 3:1-9 & 4), David (1 Samuel 27), John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2). Guess what? They are in the Bible. Then we have the disciples in Matthew 28:16 in verse 18 "but some doubted".

God knows our doubts and we tend to grow from them if bring them before God and ask Him to show us the way. He does not always tell us why. In fact, He did not tell John the Baptist 'why' but He did reassure Him.

It seems to me that our faith grows in the mist of doubt. In a previous entry I briefly mentioned my struggle with feeling loved. Not that I ever went without love, but I struggled in accepting love. I want to bond with the Father, I want to enter into a sonship with Him, and I want to enjoy what the Father enjoys! But. I am flawed. I have issues. I question. I sometimes feel unworthy, and unacceptable of His love. He proved my doubt wrong. He continues to prove my doubt wrong.

His love is simple, His love is strong, and His love is unimaginable and how shall I, of all people, respond to this type of love? I shall respond, though it may seem simple, with a song of love to my Savior,

my precious Jesus.

How shall I respond in the mist of doubt, when I feel unworthy, and when I struggle to accept His love? I shall respond by enjoying what He enjoys. I shall respond by loving others. I shall respond by allowing myself to enter into sonship. I shall respond by continuing to seek His will for my life.

To those of you that can somehow relate, know that it is okay to doubt. God will meet you where you are at. Yet, I warn you though- seek out the answers and avoid lingering with your doubt.

God Bless,
~Sherry~