Ramblings of a Beggar

Gifts

“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32

The Lord loves to give! From the very gift of salvation right down to the gifts of graces as we go from glory to glory. Why do I go back to earning all the time? Why do I go back to trying to get into “God’s good graces” type of mentality? Faith is such a paradox at times especially in light of some texts in scripture and yet it’s all in complete divine harmony. I like when it tells me to strive for perfection but then I am also haunted by that same text when I mess up. Give me something to do so I can feel entitled to earn these gifts of God. Give me the sense that I’ve done enough… These are the real thoughts behind the prayers sometimes. Gifts are received not earned. He is so willing to give me the very kingdom and all it’s benefits! If my mind were able to fully comprehend this mystery I would perish! Lord show me how to receive in faith!

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I want to thrive not just survive.

Switchfoot

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Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:4

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I find the doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.

George MacDonald

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Let us not fear the enemy till he actually comes, and then let us trust in the Lord.

Spurgeon

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If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared

Psalm 130:3-4

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Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods

C. S. Lewis

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Soon and very soon…

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The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 34:18

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Had to post this on my…blog.

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