lyrics speak for themself

One of my favorite songs is called Grace by U2.

Grace
She takes the blame
She covers the shame
Removes the stain
It could be her name

Grace
It's a name for a girl
It's also a thought that
Changed the world

And when she walks on the street
You can hear the strings
Grace finds goodness
In everything

Grace
She's got the walk
Not on a ramp or on chalk
She's got the time to talk

She travels outside
Of karma, karma
She travels outside
Of karma

When she goes to work
You can hear the strings
Grace finds beauty
In everything

Grace
She carries a world on her hips
No champagne flute for her lips
No twirls or skips
Between her fingertips

She carries a pearl
In perfect condition
What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark
No longer stings

Because grace makes beauty
Out of ugly things

Grace finds beauty
In everything

Grace finds goodness
In everything

Thank you Lord for you Grace!!!

Let's look at the light together

What is darkness/evil? A good friend of mine shared an interpretation that really opened my eyes. Many people wonder why God created evil, but did God really create evil? I love physics and the study of light.

How do we see light? Light is either directly shown into our eyes or reflected off of particles of dust. Essentially light can be there but we are not seeing it. What happens when we do not see light, or there is an absence of light? The easy answer is darkness.

Now to have light there needs to be a light source. Physically we have the sun or a lamp to demonstrate this. Jesus is often referred to as the "light of the world". He is our spiritual light source. I am in total belief that the light on the first day was God revealing Jesus to the world (Please note that I specifically say reveal, not create Jesus). This light was definitely not the sun, stars, or moon. These are clearly defined in day 3 (or was it 4). The new testament refers to Jesus as the light and that we would not need the light from the physical sources as we have him.

The amazing point my friend made that inspired my reflection on light is "darkness is the absence of light", which in turns means evil is the absence of Christ. What an amazing thought! It is so true. Have you ever noticed how wonderful things are when you get a nice dose of Jesus? Then maybe a week later, after the high, as there is less focus on Jesus and more on yourself, there is an absence, a void. What is the result? Sin! How are you with Christ lately? I have allowed myself to let some of the light disappear. I began to try to make my own light, which as you know, just does not work. I began to see myself overeat, be a little more selfish, and become very lazy especially in my spiritual walk. I was feeling so unhealthy. I am so thankful for our Lord, because he has put a new fire in me, one I do not recall having at least at this magnitude. I am longing for him in a huge way. Along side this longing, though, there is some serious spiritual warfare going on here. Satan always has to get in the way. Satan truly does not want this longing in me and I can feel him trying to pull me down. He is doing everything he can to side track me. Despite this battle, I welcome it because I can see the light and I want more.

Earlier I said "Essentially light can be there but we are not seeing it". This makes my heart weep for those who are still blinded to the light, completely. I know I am not perfect and the light for me sometimes dims, but I am so thankful that God has chosen me to see the light. Thank you and praise you oh Lord! I pray that God will use us as particles of dust to reflect his light onto these beautiful people who have not seen the light. I pray that he uses us in the same way to the other Christian's especially those who may need a little extra light at this time in their lives.

Let the Spirit work for us

26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. Romans 8:26 - 27

I love reading this verse in Romans. Reading Romans 8:26 - 27 reminds me of the importance of quiet time. I love the description of the Holy Spirit groaning for us. Do you spend quiet time? Have you ever just sat in perfect quietness, not thinking any thoughts, at your most restful state? I find in these moment the holy spirit flowing like rivers. Sometimes we need to be still, be quiet and stop our constant prayer and listen. How many of us just sit and listen? How many of us endlessly blabber away as if we were the only one to speak? I have always valued my quiet time with the Lord. It has always been peaceful, uplifting, and refreshing. Sometimes it is so peaceful I cannot help but fall asleep. The amazing thing is that in these moments of pure silence in our minds and heart, the holy spirit often prompts us to pray for something. So why don't I do more of it when it is so healthy for me? Lord please continue to remind me to be still. Please remind me to release control but instead let the spirit intercede for me.

My comfort

38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38 - 39

Nothing can take that love. Thank you Lord for leaving me with such a comforting thought. I feel secure in the love you have for me. Nothing can separate us. Nothing. I love you too!

Class

Have you ever wondered what class was? Do you have class? I always related class to what you wore, who you hung out with, and where you ate. A good friend of mine gave me this definition of class and it shed a whole new light on my life. How about you?

I can literally say I had no class prior to meeting Christ. Once the Holy Spirit entered my life a new person began to form. A relationship with Christ deepened me to look at my inner self. God's life guide book reshaped me to have character and qualities much like this definition. However close I am now to this definition, I would not be it without the indwelling Holy Spirit overriding my sinful resident. I cannot have class without him. For it is he that gave me the guidance, strength, and will of obedience to live this way. Thank you Lord for making me into a new man!

just a start

I have never done this blogging before. I have never been much of a writer. Who ever said you had to be a good writer to write to our beloved Lord? As I have read her writings and passion for the Lord, I have been inspired by my lover to share my passion for the great Jesus Christ our Lord. I welcome anyone to join me on this journey of love.