Reading: Luke 9, 10, 11
My Verse: "For what does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and ruins or forfeits (loses) himself?" (9:25)
Oh, Lord, this is such a plaintive cry. How You love us and want for us to be in relationship with You!
This verse brings to mind that very painful period in my life when I drifted so far from You. I was swayed, intrigued and confused by worldly wisdom. My college years were my agnostic years. These were indeed some of the darkest nights of my soul. I did not try to bury myself in alcohol, drugs or relationships - thank You for that Lord. But my mind and soul were in such anguish - I was questioning Your very existence!
You, Lord, did not give up on me! You forced me to think through to its ultimate conclusion - a world without You. You showed me how insane that world would be! Even after coming to that realization, Satan had his awful hold on me. I was convinced that I was forever lost - Oh, I wept! You were there, Lord, in my weeping. You loved me even then. You met me where I was - and brought me back to You.
"Then there came a voice out of the cloud, saying. This is My Son, My Chosen One yield to and obey Him!" (9:35)
With these words Peter, James and John were snapped back to reality. So You, Lord, opened the ears of my heart to Your Truth and helped me slowly, painfully to find my way back to You - to the reality of You and Your Truth!" Words cannot express how grateful I am. You did not leave me wandering in a world of unknowing - constant fruitless searching - a most miserable place!
"O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me, let them bring to me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling. Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy; yes, with the lyre will I praise You, O God, my God!" (Psalm 43:3,4)
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "For what does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and ruins or forfeits (loses) himself?" (9:25)
Oh, Lord, this is such a plaintive cry. How You love us and want for us to be in relationship with You!
This verse brings to mind that very painful period in my life when I drifted so far from You. I was swayed, intrigued and confused by worldly wisdom. My college years were my agnostic years. These were indeed some of the darkest nights of my soul. I did not try to bury myself in alcohol, drugs or relationships - thank You for that Lord. But my mind and soul were in such anguish - I was questioning Your very existence!
You, Lord, did not give up on me! You forced me to think through to its ultimate conclusion - a world without You. You showed me how insane that world would be! Even after coming to that realization, Satan had his awful hold on me. I was convinced that I was forever lost - Oh, I wept! You were there, Lord, in my weeping. You loved me even then. You met me where I was - and brought me back to You.
"Then there came a voice out of the cloud, saying. This is My Son, My Chosen One yield to and obey Him!" (9:35)
With these words Peter, James and John were snapped back to reality. So You, Lord, opened the ears of my heart to Your Truth and helped me slowly, painfully to find my way back to You - to the reality of You and Your Truth!" Words cannot express how grateful I am. You did not leave me wandering in a world of unknowing - constant fruitless searching - a most miserable place!
"O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me, let them bring to me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling. Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy; yes, with the lyre will I praise You, O God, my God!" (Psalm 43:3,4)
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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