Thursday, November 19, 2009

Gratitude: Friday November 20

Think back to the blogs where we realized the effects of redemption in our personal relationships. Now think about how important our relationship is to God to have redeemed us through Jesus. How much does He care about us to come to earth as a man and die in order to show His love for us? If we each hold that much value to God, and he has redeemed us on such an epic level, then what kinds of permission does that give us in life on this earth?

Prayer: Pray that God will empower you through His grace in this life and that you will accept His affirmation and permission to live life to it's fullest realization as He has planned for you.

5 comments:

Theo said...

This reminds me of the "Do not worry" verses from Matt. 6:24f, for even the birds of the air do not worry about food or the lilies of the field about what they will wear, for the Father provides for them. Don't we sometimes seek permission from people rather than God to do the hard things? "Epic level" is a good way to put it; as Advent & the Holidays approach, I think of what redemption means for God to have actually sent his son to first be born, knowing he will die for us. What grace! what mercy. How dare I not live to my potential?

Diana said...

Oh what a beautiful comment! How motivating! I'm sitting here thinking about how terrible I have been to God. Like a friend who never calls except when I need something! WHAT A LOSER!!! These daily thoughts are inspirational. Currently I am inspired to pray for forgiveness and thanks. Thanks to God for the life he has given me! And Prayers for leading a life worthy of him. Thank you Theo

Theo said...

You are not a loser! The life struggles of raising children & living in community w/family & friends are callings worthy of God's plan. I seek forgiveness for not always living according to this blog's reminders. Affirmations & permissions are all around us if we take the time to see, hear, trust his plan & act in obedience. I'm preaching to myself, of course!

Diana said...

Thank you! I just keep thinking how funny (well not really) it is that I find it so hard to have a relationship with a being that loves me unconditionally. It makes me question/think about the relationships I have with people. Weird huh?

Anonymous said...

Now I would' ve used ChickHen to flash custom firmware to his psp but he updated to 5.55. So I was wondering if the Half Byte Loader program would be able to run the 5.50 D3 installer at all, since I noticed the program is beta and apparently as many problems left, long enough to flash firmware without bricking his psp.