My daughter come, you are mine.
Father, if there’s a word that you have for me that I need to meditate on, what would it be? …I heard the word, sacrifice, and I’m sensing this is right. Holy Spirit, what is it about this word that you want me to think about?
Life is about sacrifice. A meaningful life is about sacrifice, and you have done this well.
Holy Spirit, I’m now sensing the word restoration. The beginning of this word is rest. I’m sensing that you’re going to restore, or give back into my life. With all my heart I want to live a meaningful life, a purpose filled life. I’m yours Father. Holy Spirit, is there another word you want me to think about today?
Peace.
Father, as I’m thinking about this, I’m recognizing that I need your peace in several areas -that I do hear from you; that I can have your peace as I walk through difficulty ahead; that you’ve made a good choice when you chose me, and that my children will be okay.
I am near to you my daughter. Rest, for I am with you wherever you go.
Reflection:
I’m recognizing that I’ve let myself get carried away by my hopes about Gods timing. Today’s post is yesterday’s conversation, and since then I’ve learned that I need to sacrifice again. A few weeks ago I dreamt that a couple had travelled overseas and had come back the same day. I was surprised how quick it was, and it had all gone well. I have Gods peace in my heart and I’m resting, not allowing the devil to steal my peace. Real faith is not all blind because inside a faith-walk is a kind of illumination from God that cannot be explained, but gives the reassurance I need.
When I think about Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, I ask myself how can I give back to him, even if it’s a little? When I continually sacrifice my own life as I walk with him…my will, hopes and desires, all the rewards and benefits that will have been gained is not for myself, but for Jesus and what he’s done for me. In this way, he has not died for nothing when I think about my own life. Everything I gain from walking an intimate walk with him, is all for him, because without his sacrifice, there would be no meaning in what I do. And I do give him my all because I love him..