The Whole Truth
Radical Together
High atop the Andes Mountains, the rays of the sun strike ice, and a single drop of water forms. It begins to trace a hesitant course downward, gradually joining with other drops of water to become a steady stream. The stream gains speed and strength. Thousands of feet below and hundred of miles later, what were once single drops have converged to become the mightiest river on earth: the Amazon. Flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at a rate of more than seven million cubic feet per second, the Amazon is more powerful than the next ten largest rivers in the world combined.
As men and women who are surrendered to the person of Christ join together in churches that are committed to the purpose of Christ, then nothing can stop the spread of the gospel to the ends of the earth.
-David Platt
I often try to control what happens in my life; nevertheless, circumstances unfold sometimes in unexpected ways. While control may not always be mine, I can point myself in the direction I perceive to be highest and best, and trust God with the outcome.
If I have been worrying, I choose a new path today. Worrying is not helpful. It only heightens my anxiety. I choose, instead, to experience the peace, love and guidance of the indwelling Spirit.
I still my busy mind and breathe deeply and fully. I let go, let God and trust. Letting go is a demonstration of my faith that God is active in my life and Spirit is providing me with all I need in the right and perfect time.
He said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.“—Luke 12:22
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”
Benjah- Walkin’ Out.
My prayer for you…
… is a dream
big enough to capture your heart,
bright enough to illuminate your mind
and deep enough to satisfy your spirit.
May you find the strength to pursue it
and be enriched by it across the years.
Marlon Reis. Embarking on a new journey of letting my fingers do the talking. God bless.
