The Sound of His Voice
Change and growth occur as I gracefully grow into changes that reflect who I am – even as who I am comes into focus. This ugly duckling becomes a swan in time. The fruit eventually bears the good nature of the seed. Developmental stages may look awkward, but in the end, Christ is reflected in me, as me. Conscious reliance on Christ is my practice. It is the work of believing and the renewing of my mind. It is not easy to rely on His action within me, especially if I can’t see the work He’s doing; but He’s asked me to trust even when it seems He is neglecting a...
Read MoreHoly Union
Writing is both an outlet and an inlet. I let go of unnecessary weight and take in an easy yoke. Writing slows down my inner world so that perceptions that were just beyond my reach come close enough to access. I grasp the inner nature of things more intuitively when I put pen to paper. Clear (and often sudden) understanding of emotions and impulses that were rejected from my awareness (but still able to influence my behavior) is an advantage I experience when I write. The mental retrieval of my resources in Christ Jesus are quickened when I write. Scripture bears that I have the mind...
Read MoreTrusting Enough
If I say that I trust God enough to “let Him do” the work in me then the challenge is to trust Him enough to NOT try to do it myself. This is a vigilant posture; everything in the flesh WANTS to tackle the job – it wants the credit for the changes that occur. Creative jargon provokes me into vain attempts to conquer my own foe. The flesh lusts for the power and glory that belong to God. A question I ask myself is whether or not I will receive His love despite the flesh. Can I remain in peace and at rest in the face of flesh? If nothing can separate me from His love...
Read MoreLay it Down
When beliefs are tested the ground seems unstable. I trust this place with the Lord whether or not I comprehend the landscape. He has removed any liaison between us and is positioning me in His direct line of fire. I am free to name the prescribed beliefs that I have trouble swallowing. As I describe my symptoms to the Lord I am trusting His diagnosis. Contradictions, disagreements, and interpretive differences are not symptomatic of a fatal flaw or a spiritual disease. He is forming a revelation that is mine to contain and communicate as Christ in me. Subject matter and delivery style may...
Read MoreI Wait, but I Walk; I Walk, but I Wait
God is both the Author and the Finisher of my faith. He creates, and He maintains what He has created. I am His and He provides for me. Even nature heralds the sweet dependency of waiting upon Him for all things. As I wait, He increases and I decrease; therefore I continue to trust His instruction for me to wait for His “irresistible movement” within me. Waiting on Him is restoration in motion. I feel most at home in the awareness that I am wholly dependent on Him; it is the necessity of my true being. Unceasing dependence upon Him is cleansing my faith and religious...
Read MoreThe Root of Goodness
Inner peace is taking over. There is so much outer cause for trembling and yet I am at rest. God really is good. That’s the big revelation that keeps me safe and secure. I find myself wanting only the most essential elements; peace, temperance, kindness, compassion, contentment and wholeness. I no longer want the “conditions” that promise to give me peace…I just want the peace! Jesus Christ is the visible representation of the Father. His life, words, and actions revealed the character of my loving Creator. Jesus said If I were to ask for a fish I...
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