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I am listening to Casting Crowns, Who Am I. What a simple and beautiful message of God's grace. I have struggled with the simplicity of God's Salvation. Oh, I have been saved for many years, but I don't believe I have lived freely in his grace until recently. I am so thankful for my church, and the gospel that is preached every Sunday. I am now seeing what being saved by grace means and I am blessed.
Watching the History channel, they have so many programs that are "about" Christ. Of course it is a secular view, a scientific viewpoint. My question is why? Will having or seeing something that was Christ's, make their faith stronger? Do I need to know what Christ really looked like? Do I need to touch the Shroud of Touran? Will this make me a better Christian? I believe what God's word says. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to die for me so that I could be reconciled to God. Why? Not because I have seen the Shroud; not because I have a piece of the actual cross that He was crucified on, but because God sought me. He sought me because He loved me and for that I am thankful. Because of that I have the Holy Spirit indwelling in me. If you want something tangible, look around at His beautiful creation in awe.
By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God's command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. - Hebrews 11:3 (NLT)
No I do not believe in numerology. I just think that it is a cool date. I like the beginning of the year, it does feel like a fresh start. I used to think that I had to make new year's resolutions. That I had to have a checklist to improve my life. That is what I was taught. If I followed the rules and did everything right, my life would be improved and enriched. So blessed to know now, that God's grace is sufficient for me. This year I hope to understand His grace even more. I hope to love others through his eyes. I want to be in His word more, but I am not going to flog myself if I don't. I am praying this year, that I am still and listen to what He has for me, so that I do not miss a blessing or an opportunity to bless someone else. The first verse I ever memorized and claimed as my life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. I pray that I live that in 2011. Blessings to all, may your 2011 be filled with God's grace.
