As I look back over my life and I compare myself to characters in the Bible I came to the conclusion that I was an Israelite. Why you may ask because as I reflect back and I think about all of the times that I murmured and complained when things didn't go my way, all of the times I willfully disobeyed God trying to do things my way, all of the times I chose to not give him thanks for the blessings whether great or small because of my pride and all of the times I basked in my rebellion blaming him for "making me this way" Oh how foolish I was back in the day but I thank God for being long suffering and for still paving my way, I thank him for being patient, I thank him for his grace and mercy to still fulfill his love and promises to me despite of ME.
So now I am David! Someone after God's own heart. Being real to God no matter what comes my way, crying out for his help praying that he doesn't cast me away. Now I learn to worship him despite of the good or bad times and I pray more for him to teach me to obey although at times I'm lead astray. I am David who is greatly distressed but chooses to find strength, shelter and protection in God's word. I love David for I am HE seeking God and his plans for me.
(c) Lorraine Benjamin 2011.
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- Lorraine B
- Hello and welcome to a place of Spiritual Refuge. A place where you can come and meditate on the word of God as it encourages and empowers you to live on top of the world everyday. I've always had a passion for writing ever since I was a child. Now I'm an adult I've decided to allow God to use one of the many gifts he's given me to encourage and create a place of spiritual refuge for the discouraged, broken hearten and those who at times feel they have no hope. I thank God for all of the gifts that he has given me and my greatest intent is for me to give them back to him by using them for his Glory. Enjoy, be encouraged and inspired. Lorraine B :)
Thank You for sharing. This really hit home.
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