Posted on 11/07/2004 8:40:35 PM PST by Quix
I'm still INCLINED to think there's stuff there on Mars. But I'm not 'religious' about it.
I don't have any trouble at all believeing that ALL CREATION WAITS GROANING EAGERLY EXPECTANTLY FOR THE MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD.
Why wouldn't sin polluted creation be eager for those who will RULE AND REIGN WITH CHRIST to bring honorable, loving, just, sin free rule to their spheres?
He has one meat axe for clearing everything up not precisely in agreement with his . . . perspective.
Thanks.
Thanks for all the links. Will try to get to them later today.
On earth virtually the same catastrophes took place --
DESTROYING CITIES CREATED ON EARTH BEFORE THERE WERE EVEN ADAMS.
Jeremiah 4:23-2:
I looked on the earth, and beheld it formless (laid waste) and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light.
I looked on the mountains, and, behold, they quaked.
And all the hills were shaken. I beheld and lo, there was no man (Adams); and all the cover of the skies had fled.
I looked, and, behold, the fruitful place was a wilderness; and all its cities were broken down before the face of Jehovah, before his glowing anger.
For so Jehovah has said. The whole land shall be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end.
Jeremiah looked into the ages before Adam and described the destruction of the earth.
There were no men, (descendents of Adam), yet there were cities which were destroyed by God's wrath - who dwelt in these cities?
There I go again, asking those cryptic questions. :)
Plausible enough to me.
THX.
DEAR ONES,
Here's a computer slide show type presentation that shows a lot of Chinese characters and how Biblical history is embedded in them. It makes a great CHRISTmas card. LUB,
http://www.wbschool.org/chinesecharacters.htm
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_sd/date_tsol.html
long but has good references to the subject of demons and djinns.
Also sets a timeline.
that was awesome! Thanks!
HERE: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_sd/date_tsol.html
GOD'S BEST 2 U BRO,
THANKS. I think so, too.
I understand there's a DVD out which is just as nice but with more characters disclosed and illustrated.
There is one flaw in the online show, though. And, it's significant as it's used in the timeline.
Chinese characters have been found as far back as 7,000 years. Now, I don't know that THOSE characters have been found that far back but some extremely early and primative Chinese characters have been found that far back on turtle shells and oracle bones.
I don't think it matters in terms of the explanation for how the Biblical content got embedded in the Chinese characters.
Alternately, the Chinese characters would be prophetic and another example of God's timeless majesty.
Thanks for your kind words.
The best of God's blessings to you and yours this CHRISTmas.
PRAISE GOD! . . . from another FR thread at:
Another example of end times evangelism and Holy Spirit's move amongst Moslems.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1308267/posts
From:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/7895/com041219.html
Another from BILL SOMERS' SITE:
He Hugged Me!
Conrad Lampan
Christmas time. A good time for reflection, and a time to remember what He has done for us. I feel like sharing a very personal testimony with you all, and I pray that you may be encouraged.
It was back in the beginning of year 1993. I suddenly learnt how God takes our prayers to the letter. I had just asked the Lord to organize my life, only to find out that God has a rather different concept of what organize means. Too late. I had already prayed and God was only too eager to answer that prayer. My life had been sort of messed up, so I just told God to take control. Frankly, it was like trying to quench a fire with gasoline. But then it happened; in the middle of turmoil Jesus hugged me; just like that, and everything changed.
I usually went to my room at about 8 PM to read and pray before going to bed later on. I would put some music and read some book, read my Bible and pray, or just be there with the Lord. That particular day in the summer of 93 I was at my brothers house at about 4 PM and I began to feel an urgency to go back to my place and pray, although I did not have a prompt to pray for any specific issue. I took off somewhat startling everybody as I had just arrived a few moments ago, and arrived at my house about one hour later.
All the way home this desire, and hunger inside grew to an almost unbearable level. As I arrived at my place, I just went upstairs to my bedroom and immediately went to my usual kneeling place by a chair and knelt down. I could feel the presence of God in a rather unusual, very strong way, and although I wanted to pray, I was there without know what to say. I just knelt down and I said: Jesus, would you hug me? while at the same time I actually wrapped my arms around as if I was hugging someone. And then it happened.
All of a sudden the place was inundated by warmth as I had never experienced before. Suddenly I was literally hugging someone, I was touching someone physically; we were embracing each other. I could feel a head resting in my left shoulder, and could feel the touch of soft hair on my left cheek. I didnt dare open my eyes, I wanted to see Him but at the same time I was scared. It was at the same time awesome and awful. I didnt dare move either, I was just stuck there feeling this amazing love and at the same time experience the fear of the Lord in a way I never felt before.
I began to cry almost uncontrollably; the only way I can describe is like when babies cry so much that they stop breathing for moments (in Spanish this is medically called sobbing spasm); the fact is that I could not breathe, I just wept and wept and wept. After some time I actually lost sense of time- I managed to speak, and I just said: Lord, I want to go with you, I just want to go up hugging you, for the first time in my life I heard an audible voice, if from the outside or from the inside I dont know, I only know I heard Him say: Conrad, I still want you here Slowly He began to withdraw until I could not feel Him any more in a physical way, but His presence remained there and I can say it is still with me.
When things seem to go wrong, or I do feel down, or frustrated; when all the forces of hell seem to be loosed, and there are troubles of every kind, and trials; when it seems that all the things I gave my life too have been lost, and that all I have is ashes; and when people do not seem to understand, or even worse when people scoff or laugh at me sometimes I even feel that some people literally laugh when reading this testimony- then I remember that night back in time and I can say He hugged me! Then, as the old song goes: It is well with my soul
Conrad Lampan
Very interesting take. Kudos.
by Cindy McGill
Vol VII 12/23/2004
"TO GIVE ONESELF UP INTO THE POWER OF ANOTHER"
Lately, I have been meditating on how I can love God with ALL my heart, mind, soul, and strength.
What does that really look like? Is it possible?
That would mean that everything in my life would take second place to my love for God. EVERYTHING. Wow!! What a thought.
I asked the Lord how I might obtain such a love and I felt He whispered to me, "Surrender."
According to the dictionary, the word surrender literally means:
1 a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2 a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence) intransitive senses : to give oneself up into the power of another : YIELD
Now, that is powerful -- "To give oneself up into the power of another." That is just what Jesus did for the Father and for us.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE
There is no more secure place to live, than to give our lives up to the One who is the essence of Love itself and gave Himself up for us. The One who made us and only has our best interest in mind. Our Destiny Maker, our Path Creator, our Heart Transformer, our LORD.
Romans 12:1-2
"I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
Surrendering to the Lover of our souls is a very safe place.
Proverbs 18:10
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe."
SURRENDERING OUR WAYS
We know that His ways are above our ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. As we place ourselves back on the potter's wheel in this season of transformation, we will find that God wants to reshape our hearts and minds so we aren't hindered in the coming days by our own expectations or comfortable ways. His skillful shaping and molding in our lives only gives way for greater fruitfulness in His kingdom. He is the MASTER potter.
Seeing what lies ahead, He takes us and transforms us into a vessels of honor to be used by the King.
SURRENDERING OUR HEARTS
God can do much with a surrendered heart. A heart that will be made tender by His love. A heart that is quick to forgive, patient, and looking for the good in people. This kind of heart is willing to undergo that "circumcision" or "cutting away" of any hardness that has formed on it because of hurtful times. The Surgeon of the "circumcision" always gives a Holy Ghost anesthetic, when such a procedure is required.
This heart-tenderizing transformation produces strength to move forward in overwhelming compassion, creating an atmosphere where miracles can flow. It's what Jesus experienced when He healed people oppressed by the devil. This tender heart hears God's heart, and God's heart is for the lost and dying world.
SURRENDERING OUR LIVES
Galatians 2:20
"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me."
Recently, I was in a conference where the leadership was talking about our need for change in our churches. It seemed so evident to all, but in the elevator I overheard one of the pastors express an unwillingness to change.
The comment went something like, "...That would strip away my whole identity. We are fine the way we are."
There is a danger sign when our "identity" is wrapped up in how we do things, how we function, our gifting, or our callings. We must be careful that we don't lose sight of the One who gave us these things. What if the Lord wants to use us in a new way? It is more about who Christ is in us than who we are in Christ.
THE POWERFUL RESULTS OF SURRENDER
A surrendered life produces great freedom to new expressions of the Spirit. This must have been what the people felt who were gathered in the upper room in Acts 2. They began to have a POWERFUL encounter with the Holy Spirit and the result didn't just affect their lives, but the whole city and region, IMMEDIATELY.
Surrender is what Mary chose in obedience to a request made to her by God. Until that time, such a request had been unheard of; but the result of her surrendered heart caused Jesus to be born through her. Mary LOVED Jesus, with all of her heart, all of her mind, all of her strength, and all of her soul. This love is the result of SURRENDER.
GIVING GOD FREE REIN IN OUR LIVES
As we enter into this season of harvest, where spiritually hungry people are looking for the true "Bread of Life," let us keep a surrendered heart so Jesus can be birthed through us and then in the ones we meet.
Let us set aside these next few days and weeks to surrender to God and let Him transform us -- according to His plan for our lives -- for the upcoming season we are entering into. Let's give God free rein in our lives and ministries to add to or to take away anything He sees would not be useful for the upcoming days...
Surrender to the King of all Kings and WE'LL GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY...CHRIST THE LORD!!!
Have a very blessed Christmas.
Cindy McGill
THREAD about asteroid with now increased odds of hitting earth in 2029 up to 2.4% or some such chance:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1307719/posts
Another from Bill Somers' site:
Continue To Listen To My Heartbeat
Olivia Reitz Long
faithbuildersministries@yahoo.com
December 10, 2004
"One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (whom He esteemed and delighted in) was reclining (next to Him) on Jesus' bosom." John 13:23
I have spoken of perilous times that are now closer than anyone can think or imagine. I have spoken to My own of cleaning their house in full repentance of what they see and choosing to walk fully in the holiness I have asked of you. Sadly, many still do not see, to these I will only say that if you could see what is 'about' to spring on the world it would shake you so, that you would be on your face before Me.
My Faithful Ones, you do see for you only long to lay your head upon My chest and listen to My heartbeat. My Beloved, even so, many of you are concerned of what will happen to you. You have been in a desperate situation and for a long period of time - emotionally, financially and even spiritually at times. You have tasted the desperation that many of My children are living in and have lived in for most of their lives. You have experienced their every heartfelt cry. You have experienced the desire to give up. You have experienced the feeling of going under. You have experienced the fear that you would miss Me or My direction. Now that you "know" of the impending events on the horizon, you wonder where does that leave you because nothing seems to be changing and the time is so short. It would appear that financially you must be doomed. It would appear that you never will be healed. It would appear to you that you are not in the geographical spot that I have ordained for you. It would appear that with precious little time remaining that My promises to you are not in place. It would appear that all might be lost for surely there is not enough time remaining for all this to come about .....BUT .... trust the I AM for truly NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOUR GOD! I can tear down and I can RAISE UP all in one day! It's all in MY PLAN and you will not miss what I have called you to accomplish!
You have brought to My remembrances My many words and promises. I have seen your frustrations and I have heard every question. Beloved, I AM bound by My Word. Know this, I have been paving the way. I have been preparing you to walk the path I have destined for you. Yes, this path was prepared for you but you will never walk it alone for the I AM is ALWAYS with you and you are learning that you are My chosen vessels of light but to live in the light, you have to let go of any demands or expectations of how life 'should' be for you. LET GO! Flow with the way that your life is and how life may become. In doing this, fear and uneasiness lose their power!!!
The hand of your Almighty God has gone before you, My child. You have taken up your cross to follow Me and yes, the load has been extremely heavy but I AM your portion and your help... and yes, perilous times are coming and approaching quickly, but you are yoked to Me through all the many trials you have experienced. FEAR NOT! I AM about to manifest Myself in your life in a very big way to bring about the changes which are necessary for you and those like you to fulfill your destinies in the troubled times ahead.
For any who are called to be with you, it shall be done and I shall supply all that is needed to accomplish My will. Continue to lean on My bosom ..... continue to listen to My heartbeat... FEAR NOT for all shall be made clear in these closing days. Perilous days on the horizon? YES, but I have spoken words of life to you, words of truth, words of revelation and words of instruction. Even now, your heart cries out to Me, "Will I hear your words at this most crucial of times?" I say to you that you WILL hear My Words because you have chosen to follow Me with all that is in you. You Will hear My words and you Will see all come to pass. You will meet your Teacher in a few days hence and you will minister to many, be prepared to go! - It is all arranged. When you go to bed at night go with the knowing that when you awake all is in motion. Everything you have been shown, everything that you have waited for, everything that you have hoped for, everything that you have clung to me for happens in what now is a very short span of time. My children of faith, let your faith soar - the day of promise is nigh, continue to rest in Me and to listen to My heartbeat!
Another doc from BILL SOMERS' site:
Follow Me Into Joy
Sandy Warner
Nov 29, 2004
My dearest wife, My bride, how I have longed to hold you and embrace you as My own. I know your cares, I know your fears, I know your struggles and your uphill journey to overcome. The road has only become steeper in time and more narrow. Yes, I know your failings. I understand your pain and your many tears. Did you think I would come to you to scold you?
Do you really want to quit and give up? Never. As you come to the end of your rope in so many battles, I only ask that you totally lean all your weight upon Me. Let Me carry you to your goal. Allow Me access to put the pieces of your life back together again and I will sustain you in My peace. Resist meddling in My will and bring all things to Me in prayer. I will bring you the answers you need and help you resolve issues for which you have no answers. I will help you soar above it all, and come safely to your destination, being rooted deeply in My love for you.
You have been asleep in your understanding of My earnest love for you and My desires over you. I have earnestly waited for you and am searching you out from the places in which you are hiding. Did you think you could hide from Me, My dear one? You have known tears, but I want to teach you to laugh. There will come a day when you shall throw your head back and belly laugh with Me! Impossible? Not in My vocabulary. Why don't you follow Me into a journey of new beginnings and I will take you there? I will replace all your shame and your sorrow and give you double portion joy.
Ps 56:8-13 TLB
You have seen me tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded every one in your book. The very day I call for help, the tide of battle turns. My enemies flee! This one thing I know: God is for me! I am trusting God-oh, praise his promises! I am not afraid of anything mere man can do to me! Yes, praise his promises. I will surely do what I have promised, Lord, and thank you for your help. For you have saved me from death and my feet from slipping, so that I can walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Isa 61:7 NLT
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy.
Click here for specific rhema behind this Word to Ponder: http://www.injesus.com/Groups/ViewMessage.cfm?MessageId=JB006M9V&GroupID=EB005Z4Z
Having Turned A Corner
Sandy Warner
Dec 8, 2004
Having just turned a corner in your life, you shall soon discover that you can see a great distance into your future. I have expanded your horizons and given you the expanse. Now call upon Me to open your eyes. New vision is coming!
It is My will and way, in every way, that you grow up into maturity. I AM connecting you for a another, yet deeper plan. I AM going to touch some sensitive areas in your life. We shall work together to break the bondages that have held you back from coming into the full measure of your inheritance. In the process, I AM going to make you holy bold. This shall be hair curlin', call-it-like-it-is speech. Wanna come? Let's go.
Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Chris. (Eph 4:13-14 NKJV)
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
Prayer Warriors Grafted With Leaders
Sandy Warner
Dec 6, 2004
I AM issuing a holy work by appointing prayer warriors and grafting them together with leaders. I will bond and connect them together for the breakthroughs they need. United together they will make beautiful bread. This is a good work and I shall perform it. It is My good pleasure, My holy work on earth.
I must touch these united ones with My passion before I release My touch on earth through their prayers. I will plant in their hearts a deep yearning to uphold and lift in prayer that which I am birthing. Always on guard, to protect nations within their womb, these, My prayer partners, are united as an altar of sacrifice. Come forth and bring to birth that which I have planted deeply within.
1 Tim 2:1-2 NKJV
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority.
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
On The Wings Of Prayer
Sandy Warner
Dec 10, 2004
Beloved, I am teaching you the power of unity as you join with others in prayer. I shall greatly multiply your efforts as you battle, declare and stand for My will and freedom upon earth, even as it is declared in heaven. Bring forth your good fight and I will provide you a safe canopy to ride higher and higher upon the wings of prayer. These wings will take you above the oppression and resistance. Stand, bind, rebuke, declare and move forward as I lift you up and out upon the wings of prayer. Multiplied, multiplied, multiplied for good measure, all over the world your prayers are moving others forward.
2 Cor 10:3-6 NKJV
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
Transparent Pain
Sandy Warner
Dec 12, 2004
TRANSPARENT PAIN
What does it mean to show my face
When my heart is veiled with disgrace?
For every day I fall short of You
Striving to live my life brand new.
In sobering thought I face my shame
There is no one else that I can blame.
Why is it like this, when Your love is so pure?
I know that I am favored, with Your grace assured.
This shame is lurking beneath its cover
I want it gone, I want it over.
How can I be free to walk in destiny
When the chain of shame keeps me in pain?
As I cry out for certain deliverance
Your Word is my freedom and recompense.
You told me confession is good for the soul.
As I bare my heart, You will make me whole.
So be free oh soul to unload your pain
Receive His great grace and you won't be the same.
At last when I release this burden of silence
Tormenting self thoughts are no longer violent
From striking myself with flagellating whips
In self condemnation leaving my heart ripped.
Let me release the shame and be set free
As I trust in You for my dignity.
It is not in myself to win this race
It is merely my desire to see Your face
To know Your heart, to know Your ways.
It is in Your love that I stand amazed.
Not my will but Thine be done
As I yield my heart that we may be one.
James 5:16 KJV
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Follow Me Into Joy
Sandy Warner
Nov 29, 2004
My dearest wife, My bride, how I have longed to hold you and embrace you as My own. I know your cares, I know your fears, I know your struggles and your uphill journey to overcome. The road has only become steeper in time and more narrow. Yes, I know your failings. I understand your pain and your many tears. Did you think I would come to you to scold you?
Do you really want to quit and give up? Never. As you come to the end of your rope in so many battles, I only ask that you totally lean all your weight upon Me. Let Me carry you to your goal. Allow Me access to put the pieces of your life back together again and I will sustain you in My peace. Resist meddling in My will and bring all things to Me in prayer. I will bring you the answers you need and help you resolve issues for which you have no answers. I will help you soar above it all, and come safely to your destination, being rooted deeply in My love for you.
You have been asleep in your understanding of My earnest love for you and My desires over you. I have earnestly waited for you and am searching you out from the places in which you are hiding. Did you think you could hide from Me, My dear one? You have known tears, but I want to teach you to laugh. There will come a day when you shall throw your head back and belly laugh with Me! Impossible? Not in My vocabulary. Why don't you follow Me into a journey of new beginnings and I will take you there? I will replace all your shame and your sorrow and give you double portion joy.
Ps 56:8-13 TLB
You have seen me tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded every one in your book. The very day I call for help, the tide of battle turns. My enemies flee! This one thing I know: God is for me! I am trusting God-oh, praise his promises! I am not afraid of anything mere man can do to me! Yes, praise his promises. I will surely do what I have promised, Lord, and thank you for your help. For you have saved me from death and my feet from slipping, so that I can walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Isa 61:7 NLT
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy.
Click here for specific rhema behind this Word to Ponder: http://www.injesus.com/Groups/ViewMessage.cfm?MessageId=JB006M9V&GroupID=EB005Z4Z
Having Turned A Corner
Sandy Warner
Dec 8, 2004
Having just turned a corner in your life, you shall soon discover that you can see a great distance into your future. I have expanded your horizons and given you the expanse. Now call upon Me to open your eyes. New vision is coming!
It is My will and way, in every way, that you grow up into maturity. I AM connecting you for a another, yet deeper plan. I AM going to touch some sensitive areas in your life. We shall work together to break the bondages that have held you back from coming into the full measure of your inheritance. In the process, I AM going to make you holy bold. This shall be hair curlin', call-it-like-it-is speech. Wanna come? Let's go.
Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Chris. (Eph 4:13-14 NKJV)
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
Prayer Warriors Grafted With Leaders
Sandy Warner
Dec 6, 2004
I AM issuing a holy work by appointing prayer warriors and grafting them together with leaders. I will bond and connect them together for the breakthroughs they need. United together they will make beautiful bread. This is a good work and I shall perform it. It is My good pleasure, My holy work on earth.
I must touch these united ones with My passion before I release My touch on earth through their prayers. I will plant in their hearts a deep yearning to uphold and lift in prayer that which I am birthing. Always on guard, to protect nations within their womb, these, My prayer partners, are united as an altar of sacrifice. Come forth and bring to birth that which I have planted deeply within.
1 Tim 2:1-2 NKJV
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority.
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
On The Wings Of Prayer
Sandy Warner
Dec 10, 2004
Beloved, I am teaching you the power of unity as you join with others in prayer. I shall greatly multiply your efforts as you battle, declare and stand for My will and freedom upon earth, even as it is declared in heaven. Bring forth your good fight and I will provide you a safe canopy to ride higher and higher upon the wings of prayer. These wings will take you above the oppression and resistance. Stand, bind, rebuke, declare and move forward as I lift you up and out upon the wings of prayer. Multiplied, multiplied, multiplied for good measure, all over the world your prayers are moving others forward.
2 Cor 10:3-6 NKJV
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
Words to Ponder are summaries of prophetic revelation, punched with the word of wisdom and written under inspiration. [Sandy Warner: swauthor@usa.net / website: www.thequickenedword.com ]
Transparent Pain
Sandy Warner
Dec 12, 2004
TRANSPARENT PAIN
What does it mean to show my face
When my heart is veiled with disgrace?
For every day I fall short of You
Striving to live my life brand new.
In sobering thought I face my shame
There is no one else that I can blame.
Why is it like this, when Your love is so pure?
I know that I am favored, with Your grace assured.
This shame is lurking beneath its cover
I want it gone, I want it over.
How can I be free to walk in destiny
When the chain of shame keeps me in pain?
As I cry out for certain deliverance
Your Word is my freedom and recompense.
You told me confession is good for the soul.
As I bare my heart, You will make me whole.
So be free oh soul to unload your pain
Receive His great grace and you won't be the same.
At last when I release this burden of silence
Tormenting self thoughts are no longer violent
From striking myself with flagellating whips
In self condemnation leaving my heart ripped.
Let me release the shame and be set free
As I trust in You for my dignity.
It is not in myself to win this race
It is merely my desire to see Your face
To know Your heart, to know Your ways.
It is in Your love that I stand amazed.
Not my will but Thine be done
As I yield my heart that we may be one.
James 5:16 KJV
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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