Praise the Lord, I am free! Jesus gives us freedom through His shed blood on the cross! Freedom from the sin that enslaves us and allows us to wallow in self-pity.
I was reading in Romans 7:14-24; that Paul struggles with wanting to do what is right but rather does what is wrong. he realizes his sinful nature within him. Paul realizes his own "failure" at doing what is right. How often do we do the same. We struggle in our daily lives with financial pressure, inadequacies, self-pity, etc. Romans 7:25 says that we can be freed by Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ has given us freedom! Through His grace and mercy, He saves us and cleanses us from all the things that hold us back from worshipping Him! Romans 6:14
Thanks be to God! He has set us free!
Blessings,
sharon
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Friday, February 02, 2007
Pain3
Pain is very real. Physical pain!
I went back to work and on the second day, I fell again. I had sat down on the steps at my work place and when I went to get up, I fell, hitting my left thigh and butt. I think my right leg gave out on me (after slipping on the ice, two weeks prior). Now I am in great pain and am unable to stand, sit, or walk for great distances. Talk about a great New year! It sure hasn't been pain free. I trully have a "pain in the butt"!
I am reminded of a favourite scripture that says, "Rejoice, in the Lord always, I will say it again: rejoice! Phillipians 4:4
Wow!, I think this means to be joyful in all things, no matter what! Whether you are in pain or not, you need to be joyful. It is no use to feel sorry for yourself. It is very difficult to rejoice when things happen to you that you don't expect-like falling.
Psalm 41:3 says "The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness".
I believe that the Lord will heal me physically in His time. I need to wait on Him.
That is my message to you, wait on the Lord. Be of good cheer, He will never leave you!
Blessings,
Sharon
I went back to work and on the second day, I fell again. I had sat down on the steps at my work place and when I went to get up, I fell, hitting my left thigh and butt. I think my right leg gave out on me (after slipping on the ice, two weeks prior). Now I am in great pain and am unable to stand, sit, or walk for great distances. Talk about a great New year! It sure hasn't been pain free. I trully have a "pain in the butt"!
I am reminded of a favourite scripture that says, "Rejoice, in the Lord always, I will say it again: rejoice! Phillipians 4:4
Wow!, I think this means to be joyful in all things, no matter what! Whether you are in pain or not, you need to be joyful. It is no use to feel sorry for yourself. It is very difficult to rejoice when things happen to you that you don't expect-like falling.
Psalm 41:3 says "The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness".
I believe that the Lord will heal me physically in His time. I need to wait on Him.
That is my message to you, wait on the Lord. Be of good cheer, He will never leave you!
Blessings,
Sharon
Monday, January 22, 2007
reflections
Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a great week.
I have done some serious reflection since my "stroke". Still don't think I had one but my face is still numb.
It seems odd in a way to search what life is all about when you have faith in the one who gives us grace and mercy.
When you think that your life is about to end, you have different thoughts. I have thought of making a will, writing letters to my family, my husband. I am not sure if God is finished with me yet here on earth but I want to get all the important things in order-but I procrastinate. I haven't done these things yet. I am also trying to destress my life by making things more simple, less work. I work two jobs and one is quite stressful-I am taking a little time away from one until I feel more at ease.
I am also engaging in prayer. I know that Jesus still heals and He works out things for those who love Him.
I continue to put my faith in Christ to lead me and to guide me for as long as He wants me to remain on earth.
Put your trust in Him-He will never leave you or forsake you.
Blessings,
Sharon
Hope you are all having a great week.
I have done some serious reflection since my "stroke". Still don't think I had one but my face is still numb.
It seems odd in a way to search what life is all about when you have faith in the one who gives us grace and mercy.
When you think that your life is about to end, you have different thoughts. I have thought of making a will, writing letters to my family, my husband. I am not sure if God is finished with me yet here on earth but I want to get all the important things in order-but I procrastinate. I haven't done these things yet. I am also trying to destress my life by making things more simple, less work. I work two jobs and one is quite stressful-I am taking a little time away from one until I feel more at ease.
I am also engaging in prayer. I know that Jesus still heals and He works out things for those who love Him.
I continue to put my faith in Christ to lead me and to guide me for as long as He wants me to remain on earth.
Put your trust in Him-He will never leave you or forsake you.
Blessings,
Sharon
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Pain2
I haven't been blogging lately, thought I might while I am on the computer. this blogging takes thought and time.
I spoke of pain in the past and I realize this is a cliche' but as you get older, pain becomes one of the common normalities in ones life. I slipped on the ice recently-yes laugh, all you who have never tried it or make fun of our winters, we live in New Westminster, B.C.
Anyways, it wasn't until the next week that pain started shooting down my leg. I was having spasms in the lower back and then my leg went numb the next day. The following day, the side of my face, my shoulder, my hand, my butt, my leg and ankle were numb. The physio thought I was having a stroke!
The chiropractor and the doctor think I have a pinched nerve in my neck causing the numbness in my face, however, now I am being treated as if I had a stroke!
Okay, peoples, I am not having a stroke! Get over it! Or at least, I hope not. Everything will be fine, I put my trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and hey, I know where I am going when I die.
When the storms in life seem to conquer your life, don't let them-give it all to Christ. He is the great redeemer, friend, brother, father, healer...
Luv you all,
Blessings
Sharon
I spoke of pain in the past and I realize this is a cliche' but as you get older, pain becomes one of the common normalities in ones life. I slipped on the ice recently-yes laugh, all you who have never tried it or make fun of our winters, we live in New Westminster, B.C.
Anyways, it wasn't until the next week that pain started shooting down my leg. I was having spasms in the lower back and then my leg went numb the next day. The following day, the side of my face, my shoulder, my hand, my butt, my leg and ankle were numb. The physio thought I was having a stroke!
The chiropractor and the doctor think I have a pinched nerve in my neck causing the numbness in my face, however, now I am being treated as if I had a stroke!
Okay, peoples, I am not having a stroke! Get over it! Or at least, I hope not. Everything will be fine, I put my trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and hey, I know where I am going when I die.
When the storms in life seem to conquer your life, don't let them-give it all to Christ. He is the great redeemer, friend, brother, father, healer...
Luv you all,
Blessings
Sharon
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