MY PERSONAL JOURNEY AND MUSINGS
The concept of the fragrance of Christ has come back to me time and time again over the last little while. It is a strikingly beautiful conceptualization. A fragrance is a sweet, pleasant aroma. It radiates from the subject like a delicate aura. Whoever approaches the subject, gradually experiences more of this pleasing essence. ‘Follow […]
‘She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises […]
Click on the following link for Part 4: 17. Never, Never, Never Give Up (Wise Words, Winston) Pt. 4 ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up’ – Galatians 6:9 To recap on what we have learned about perseverance […]
Click on the following link for Part 3: 16. Never, Never, Never Give Up (Wise Words, Winston) Pt. 3 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that […]
Click on the following link for Part 2: 15. Never, Never, Never Give Up (Wise Words, Winston) Pt. 2 ‘Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured […]
Click on the following link for Part 1: 14. Never, Never, Never Give Up (Wise words, Winston) Pt. 1 ‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus’ – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Part one of this blog series emphasised the value God places in perseverance and […]
‘Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him’ – James 1:12 I have been thinking about perseverance lately – it is a characteristic that by its very nature is difficult to attain. […]
‘Sarayu spoke. “Mackenzie, you cannot produce trust just like you cannot ‘do’ humility. It either is or is not. Trust is the fruit of a relationship in which you know you are loved. Because you do not know that I love you, you cannot trust me.”‘ The Shack – William P. Young Let that sink […]
I’m doing something a little different this time. I’m going to delve into this passage in depth and write what I feel it’s speaking on, and how it’s applicable in our day to day life. Ephesians 6 10 – 20 The amour of God ‘Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. […]
‘You have searched me, Lord, and You know me….You are familiar with all my ways’ Psalm 139: 1, 3 This week I received another love letter from my heavenly Father. A wonderful, fun, generous woman of God who I met in recent times, writes poetry God puts on her heart. She is anointed! God sent […]
There is power in the name of Jesus To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain. Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs As Christians we know that there is constant spiritual warfare in play. And my own personal experience has been that the stronger my fellowship with God, the more in tune I […]
‘Here I am, God Arms wide open Pouring out my life Gracefully broken’ Song: Gracefully Broken by Tasha Cobbs Leonard This is less of a blog post and more of a brief commentary of my thoughts… The phrase ‘gracefully broken’ has been to the forefront of my mind a lot lately. I heard it first […]
‘Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.’ Matthew 10: 29-31 When I was about 9 or 10 years […]
‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’ Matthew 6:21 It’s the first day, of a new year. I have never been one for new year’s resolutions. I’m more of a ‘grow as you go’ sort of person. Constant renewal and the consistent grind stands the test of time more successfully, I […]
‘But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light’ 1 Peter 2: 9 How do you see yourself? How do other people see you? How does He see you? The last […]
‘Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.’ Proverbs 8: 10-11 A month or two ago I was reading through Proverbs. The words ‘wisdom‘, ‘knowledge‘, ‘understanding‘, ‘discernment‘, and ‘insight‘ come up time and time again throughout this […]
‘But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord”. For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends’. 2 Corinthians 10: 17-18 My heart is pounding as I begin to write this- and I know it’s because it is an area I am very […]
“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 My youngest brother has referred me to that verse on more than one occasion, in moments where the youngest becomes the eldest […]
“Do not be deceived my brothers and sisters. Every good gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” James 1:17 I was recently reading back on an entry in my journal dated 20th September 2014. I was in a really content and happy […]
“…He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” Philippians 1:6
The first one…
I don’t know where this blog will lead to. Or how often I’ll post. But I do know I have a lot of faith-related thoughts that often make it into the pages of my journals, and that I often discuss and verbalize to my closest friends during DMC’s (deep meaningful conversations). I’m a big one for DMC’s….
