Lord I have been covered in dirt from head to toe many times in my life. Both literally and figuratively.
Figuratively speaking creating a thick layer of shame, guilt and condemnation that satan planned for me to wallow in.
Daddy only now I can begin to see through the gunk of past pain which blinded my eyes. Wiping away some of those hurts my family and the world dealt me. Daddy I continue to reach out my hand.
There are days when I have more of a firm grip of Your hand and then there are days the dirt weighs me down and I loose hold. That is when I cry out in desperation for Your Help!!!
"It's a fact: You will have problems in this life. You will stumble & fall into the dirt and dust of this world. But don't give up! Don't let the dirt and dust be the only thing you see. See Me! Reach out your hand and call out, "Help me, Jesus." -Jesus Calling for Kids.
When we call out, Jesus can wipe the gunk out our eyes. Thank you Jesus! :)
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS A GREAT ANALOGY. THE PICTURE MAKES IT ALL TO. I'M ALWAYS HOLDING ON TO MY FATHER.
ReplyDeleteYou always find the best pic that goes well with your heartfelt posts!
ReplyDeleteHow hard is it to just give our dirt to Jesus Whose hands are always quick to reach out & save us? But it is because this world's ways &what we know is far from His ways &thoughts...
I wonder why Jesus spat on a mound of dirt before putting them on a blind man's eyes &of course,that man was healed! So thankful for our Savior Who loves unconditionally no matter how much blinded we are with the dirt of this world! Take care JBR!
Dear (JBR),
ReplyDeleteAs always I'm happy to see your words. I know it's not going easy for you neither. Personally am so tired and weary. Hope God washes all this dirt away. Wish you better days my dear friend.
God Bless You.
Excellent post JBR! Oh how dirty we are and we from each day gather the dust of the world upon us as we journey from this attitude to that attitude, from this person's strong words of hate, that person's dastardly deeds...at the end of the day ...we are dirty and we need to let the LORD bathe us in the Blood of the Lamb, the watering of His Word....excellent post excellent post!
ReplyDelete(((Hugs))) Aren't you glad that Jesus isn't afraid to get dirty? I know I am.
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Great visual for your post. How true! Thinking of you. x
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I meant to tell you the other day that I always like the pictures you find to go with your posts.
ReplyDeleteJBR love the post. The truth that remains is that God is with us in everything and anything that comes against us. As we get dirty, he cleans us up. If were willing.
ReplyDeleteLife on this earth is fleeting. Eternity with God is never-ending and it's there that we will understand that the storms in our lives were only the winds that brought us closer to the reward that God has prepared for us. You will know then that God never left your side despite what you had to suffer. The strength to endure and not to fear was always with you and that his power was manifested in your weakness. God bless.
JBR love the post. The truth that remains is that God is with us in everything and anything that comes against us. As we get dirty, he cleans us up. If were willing.
ReplyDeleteLife on this earth is fleeting. Eternity with God is never-ending and it's there that we will understand that the storms in our lives were only the winds that brought us closer to the reward that God has prepared for us. You will know then that God never left your side despite what you had to suffer. The strength to endure and not to fear was always with you and that his power was manifested in your weakness. God bless.
So true. So true. Being slimed in dirt from head to toe representing pain is something I've grown accustomed to. I'm happy that you're overcoming your pain.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post and picture. Thank God that He washes us whiter than snow!
ReplyDeleteWe all are covered in dust and dirt once in a while or more often. It is only important how we deal with it. Staying in the dirt or getting up and cleaning ourselves. Love from my heart to yours.
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yeah, we all stumble and fall. and get up too. keep on getting up my friend!
ReplyDeletethis picture is great.....totally goes with what you wrote. Wishing you a great day out there.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday morn JBR! Praying for a continued strength and courage...Blessings.
ReplyDeleteand He cleanses us with love and mercy...but we have to let Him.
ReplyDeleteoh how i love this
ReplyDeleteand you
and that kid's version
of pure grace truth
that stirred my spirit singing
as I read along:)
(and I can relate to that mudbath picture in a big way:))
thanks for sharing,
Jennifer
Hang on tight sweetie, He's there holdin' on tightly even when ya thinks He's not.
ReplyDeleteHe's not gonna let ya down.
God bless ya and have a beautiful week my friend!!! :o)
Remember this Valentine's Day Jesus loves you more that all!!!
ah JBR, one more time I am reminded of Spurgeon's quote...
ReplyDelete'faith is the hand that grasps'....
It's what we all do, we reach out our hand to Him when we can't do it alone, and we just cannot do this life alone. He didn't mean for us to. He is right there, holding you up as you lean into Him. You are doing just what He wants you to, and He is faithful to His promises, for you, me and each of us. THANK GOD!!
I am learning so much of God by reading what you write - as you reach out to him. Thank you for sharing this part of you.
ReplyDeleteOh so true!
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