Perspective!

I am learning that the HEAVY things in this world are in no way as heavy as the weight of our SINS that soiled our Savior so, that even God could not look up on Him.

Wow! Talk about PERSPECTIVE.

When Curran was about 9 months old...I remember thinking man I am about to lose my mind (nothing to do with Curran, but just having three tykes). But, the thought of my mother in law would come to mind. If she had five, surely  I can do it with three. This of course, is not to say she didn't struggle like I was struggling nor that she didn't get tired like I was. NO!! It spoke to me, saying"Girl, you can do this!"

How much more is this True of our Savior. I find Hebrews 4:14-16 to always be encouraging. Now of course, Jesus didn't have any children. But, He did have 12 disciples who followed Him everywhere. They too did foolish things, said foolish things, were hard-headed and sometimes just plain doo doo   aloof! Oh, but what Savior we have in Jesus Christ! He sa

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  Hebrews 4:14-16

Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated to Thee  (click on link)

Take My Life and Let It Be Verse 1: Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Verse 2: Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. Swift and beautiful for Thee. Verse 3: Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King; Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. Filled with messages from Thee. Verse 4: Take my silver and my gold: Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect, and use Ev'ry pow'r as Thou shalt choose. Ev'ry pow'r as Thou shalt choose. Verse 5: Take my will, and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne. It shall be Thy royal throne. Verse 6: Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself, and I will be, Ever, only, all for Thee. Ever, only, all for Thee. Words: Frances R. Havergal 1874.