Going down the slide standing up wasn’t my most brilliant moment. The girl before me had done it—like a surfer riding a wave. But not me. After a promising start, the toe of my shoe caught on something and down I went, landing at the bottom of the slide in a heap.
Amen! Isn't it amazing how God can break us and lose only the dross as He refines with the fire of His word? How He keeps the best parts of us, the parts He has already refined, then adds His mercy, goodness, and grace to them as He restores us to be better and stronger Christians that can bring more glory to His kingdom. What a wonderful analogy and inspiring story Ms. Lori. Perhaps your best yet, were that possible ma'am. God's blessings!
Yes, I love that he filters and sifts and sands, day after day. Lord, teach me not to squirm away from your refinement. Thanks for chiming in today, J.D.
Thanks Lori for painting a vivid picture of our brokenness and need to be made right. My hip fracture showed me the same thing. It was pinned in place but then healing had to continue, exercises to gain strength and mobility. It has been a process--the sanctification you described. Always look forward to your devotions in my inbox.
Yes, definitely a process. But we're so impatient! We want to be perfect right away!! Lord, teach us patience and give us faith. Thanks for chiming in friend!
Another interesting lesson from you. I began suffering from anxiety and panic attacks about three years ago (I was told that I have General Anxiety Disorder). The physical symptoms are awful at times. However, I manage it very well now. My relationship with God became much stronger and more enthusiastic. I also have even more appreciation for my supportive, loving husband. God has taught me a lot with this condition.
Amen! Isn't it amazing how God can break us and lose only the dross as He refines with the fire of His word? How He keeps the best parts of us, the parts He has already refined, then adds His mercy, goodness, and grace to them as He restores us to be better and stronger Christians that can bring more glory to His kingdom. What a wonderful analogy and inspiring story Ms. Lori. Perhaps your best yet, were that possible ma'am. God's blessings!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love that he filters and sifts and sands, day after day. Lord, teach me not to squirm away from your refinement. Thanks for chiming in today, J.D.
DeleteThanks Lori for painting a vivid picture of our brokenness and need to be made right. My hip fracture showed me the same thing. It was pinned in place but then healing had to continue, exercises to gain strength and mobility. It has been a process--the sanctification you described. Always look forward to your devotions in my inbox.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely a process. But we're so impatient! We want to be perfect right away!! Lord, teach us patience and give us faith. Thanks for chiming in friend!
DeleteI am thankful for God's love and mercy and grace as I try to be more like Him everyday. :-)
ReplyDeleteMe too, Melissa. Me, too. Thanks for reading today :)
DeleteAnother interesting lesson from you. I began suffering from anxiety and panic attacks about three years ago (I was told that I have General Anxiety Disorder). The physical symptoms are awful at times. However, I manage it very well now. My relationship with God became much stronger and more enthusiastic. I also have even more appreciation for my supportive, loving husband. God has taught me a lot with this condition.
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