We are precious

"...in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." _ John 16:33

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." _ Revelation 22:13

"...and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7

We, like precious stones
and flowers in full bloom
created
for His glory
for His purpose
yearning to reach Him
His Son
rescued
cleansed
redeemed
saved
sanctified

We, through the blood
the death, burial and resurrection
of Jesus
are one
of His

precious in His sight
coming into full bloom
through obedience, trust,
faith, love
in He
The Alpha and The Omega
The First and the Last
The Beginning and the End
who is Peace
offers us peace
beyond the world
for He has overcome
the world

We have the Trinity
God the Father
God the Son
Jesus Christ
and God the Holy Spirit
He is
all we ever need
He is
He has
We face trials
The trials do not need to overcome,
overwhelm us
Reach
in Him you can have peace
Come to Him
walk with Him
Stay true to Him

Turn away
from the focus of the world
and rein in your gaze
to God
whose peace,
which surpasses
all understanding,
will guard your hearts
and minds through the Lord Jesus.

(c) May 26, 2015

Our choice

Our choice

The Lord
or
others
who we serve
who we desire
to please
who we respond to
by our actions
who we listen to
meditate on
through His word.

Our choice
to get tangled up
in knots
over perceptions
defensive
because of
another’s comments
or pray
the Light
of God’s love
will shine
within us
and enable us
to be
more like Jesus
less like
any other
who are not
more or greater
than ourselves.
We are
all equal
in God’s eyes.
All sinners
saved by grace
all human
all powerless
without
Him.

Our choice
to be
imprisoned
in a cell
without bars
bowing down
to the realities
of the world
we live in
and deciding
it is just fine the way it is
or
kneeling
before the throne of God
to what is true
and grounded
standing firm
on the realities
the promises
the miracles
the unconditional love
of the Lord Jesus.

Our choice
to see
only our circumstances
to look for security
in the things
we have
or think we need
or
to see
what cannot be seen
looking beyond ourselves
beyond our spouse,
friends and family
to the grace
God extends to us
when we accept
His Son Jesus
as our Lord
and Savior.

Our choice
to ask questions
seek answers
gain knowledge
and understanding
to step beyond
our selfishness
and spend time
with the Lord
our Father in Heaven
in His Holy Book.

Our choice
to dust off the book
sitting stagnant
on a shelf
only to be used weekly
or less
and open its pages
Our choice
to read
and study
and meditate
James
John
Ephesians
Philippians
Psalms
Proverbs
a few


Our choice
to find the answers
in this most knowledgeable
of books
filled with useful information
as much today
as in yesteryear

Our choice
to live as the Lord
desires us to live -
with Him at the helm
or to live
focused solely on
the “me” in each of us.

Our choice
What have you chosen this day?
What will you choose tomorrow?
Do you choose the Lord
for every day
or is it still only you
that is important?  

(c) May 3, 6, 2015