Amidst all the fiasco and frutrations I am going through at the moment, I was reminded of this passage that has become such an encouragement and fitting antidote to the resentment building within me.
Colossians 1:10-12
10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
And as my life motto goes: Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man (Eccl 12:13), I have to keep myself in check to be close to my Lord at all times, to keep away from the dark foreboding temptation to fall into sin. God help me.
pearlie
p/s By the way, SH, Calvin and I will be away for the next three days in Frasers Hill for our church's planning retreat. Therefore, I might be quiet for awhile unless there is even some faint access to an internet connection.
That scripture is certainly one I need to remind myself of on a daily basis as I nurse my husband from this heart bi-pass. I have felt VERY stretched and uncomfortable but God is able.
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Great reminder Pearlie.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can take some B&W of Calvin at the retreat. :)
Great reminder Pearlie.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can take some B&W of Calvin at the retreat. :)
Have a good time in Fraser's. I really love that place - always go there for my silent/solitude retreat.
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