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Church Wednesday night was about God's love for us...Yep, a simple sermon and one we have all heard...so why continue reading this blog or listening in the pew, I do have a list a mile long I could mentally prioritize while I sit for 30 min here....but this message hit me so profoundly this night....
We have all heard that awesome story and most everyone has seen the movie...Passion of Christ, which depicts the beating and torture of Jesus that He easily gave for us....Do you remember the passage, He could have called ten-thousand angels?
What in your life is beyond oxygen hard in your walk with Him...maybe a loved one is in prison and has now received more time...the lost birthdays...the lost Christmases, cookouts, the pain is so deep.
Maybe its the abortion you were forced into...by a boyfriend, society, peer-pressure, another loved-one....and now you see many faces that would be the same age as your little one that possibly would have graduated high-school just this last week, or now be taking driver's education this summer as she prepared for her car this fall when she would have turned Sweet 16.
For me, I wanted 3 children and a happy, faithful marriage, I got none of those too...I have many children I will meet in heaven and a beautiful daughter here on this earth....I've always been complimented on my parenting and the ability to reach children/youth in any situation...so why not my three..my hearts desire........the marriage thing has never happened, most of you know after 15 yr marriage I found out my husband had cheated for most of those years with people at his work, strip-clubs, pornography, prostitutes......and the divorce is still not final, after 5 yrs of the court system,........and now, well, life has hit and physically I'm not the same...I'm heavier, tired, and only finding my strength in God..which is perfect, but how do you help with a family when your exhausted...God will supply.
One child just wanted to grow up normal...why was there so much "discipline" in their home...the times? Now, it's called child-abuse.
A prominent Minister has a beautiful gift of reaching his church/people, and service after service he faithfully follows what God has laid on his heart...to no avail....he can't even get these people to go out and visit others....its too much for him to do, he is only human, a man, one person and tired, he is faithful and is starting to steer in the bewildered state...and he doesn't know why...he is the Minister, suicide is not suppose to be a part of his thinking at all and much less the minister,..... where can he safely and non-judgmentally turn to for help? Can he really turn there...or "privately" is there still talking about him, or nagging..."he should have done this....he should have done it this way, I tried to tell him" What about the gossip in the form of a righteous "prayer-request"?
This morning God brought me to Psalms 32.
32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 32:2Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. 32:3 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the day long. 32:4For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: My moisture was changed `as' with the drought of summer. Selah 32:5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah 32:6For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him. 32:7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee. 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, `Else' they will not come near unto thee. 32:10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about. 32:11 Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
I was wondering why, I'm not righteous on my own only by the blood of Jesus, but I also don't have any deep sin in my life...then He showed me, what about my thought when I saw so and so....
what about my thought after that commercial went off.....
what about the pain I spoke through and I am responsible for my words/actions...even something said nicely to another and it hurts them...I am responsible....
what about being selfish...
what about vanity....
what about pride.....
what about...okay God, I'm not a "big sinner"...yes, they are equal, and no these attacks haven't been about my sin, God comforted me in that already when I asked, but He said while we are here and at a pivotal point in your life, God said "just how pure is your life my sweetheart?" I love you.....
How Pure is Your Life..... |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| I love the things God gives you to post!!!!! Love ya girl! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Amen Paul God is good...
Cindy, we just passed like ships in the night...I just left you a message on your blog! haha |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Cher...you are most appreciated, sister. Thanks for walking publicly! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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I love you Cheryl! I needed to read this today...to gain perspective in some areas. I am not going through near what you are...by any stretch, but the lesson you gave at the end, is for everyone! I needed to hear it! Thank you. I am continuing to pray for God's providence in your life and everything else that your Heart Desires. :o)
Thanks again for the morning caffiene. It has awakened this gal to some new things. |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Mike, love ya man! thanks brother.
Val, I just love you...me too lady! God is so good to us all! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, LOLOL...........hmmmmm, a song.......no, LOLOL |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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great post sister God bless! |
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Cindy, LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Paul, thanks brother..God knows! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Love you Cheryl --- favor --favor - and this stuff that you are cherishing right now is also a part of the favor of God!
It is funny - we hear stuff and we agree with it - and we really don't "savor" it or appreciate it.
And when we are "tender" it changes how we hear and see things -- I just don't want trial after trial to tenderize me --- I want to walk with Him - and be given over --- working towards that --still - but going to keep going ---
He wants to show the world His favor --ON YOU! No minister, no parent, no husband, no job, nothing can give His favor - but Him and He is your Father --- Your Messiah -- and He knows how much you love Him --
Be favored! Lots |
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Mrs W! Wow, thank you...I am honored.
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| Muah! |
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| Love you Chess! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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God Bless you Cheryl... May the Lord heal all of your pains and wounds...
Praise God that He loves us enough to never leaves us, He is with us
through all of our pain hurts and sorrows..... |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Stu, thank you brother!
Marilyn, thank you sister, Amen! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| this makes me think of how much I prefer to be around "real" Christians - who struggle yet overcome, who blow it big time but come back to serve even bigger, who get dog-tired yet keep on pushing, who throw a hissy fit and then have a good giggle with God about how silly that was. We're all here to stand in the gap for each other -- but we have to risk sharing our struggles. I'm glad you are brave enough to share. You remind us that we are surrounded by weary warriors (just like ourselves) who need our love & prayers. |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Awesome post, Cheryl! I needed this today!! You Rock, Girly!!! :) |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Cheryl..how awsome you are...What a testimony!! God is truley a restorer of his children. I just want to tell you I don't know you, all i do know is that you are my sister in Christ. God bless you and keep on keeping on!! I love ur blogs that you write...they are so anointed...oh my gosh....you are an inspiration to me and you don't even no it.....but now you do lol = ) |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Loved it Sister Awesome Blog!!!! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Great blog Cheryl! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Hey Cheryl...
I can't count the number of times I've been so ashamed of something I did or said, and the reason I go on is because the blood of Jesus washed over me and my sins.
I think about the woman who was going to be stoned, and Jesus came upon them. Remember, what He told them? Let you who hath not sinned cast the first stone.
Thanks be to God! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Hey Steven,
Shannon my friend, you are right on target lady! Thank you for being a listening ear for them.
GrammyB! I love you lady! So true!!
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Prudence, I love you! Thanks lady!!
Delores, wow, what an honor, thank you...God is so good to us huh? xoxo
Doyle, hey brother!!
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Deb, I love ya lady, thanks!
Joey, I am there my friend!! Love ya lady!! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Wonderful post, my sister. |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Thought provoking for sure Cheryl. I think what I like most is your relationship with God coming through in the blog. Even though you haven't been totally perfected yet you trust God to love you and you know that He will not betray you. That would be one good reason why He is free to speak to you and you are free to share with us. You are in a good place relationally even if circumstances in life try you and that is where we all want to be.
Bless you
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| June 27, 2008 |
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Coreena, thank you sister!! xoxo
Restore, thank you too sister!! xoxo
Norman, hey brother, wow, I'm honored...didn't see it like that...thank you, God is awesome huh??!! What you said about the relationship part is huge in my world...remember my testimony!! Love ya brother! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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That Psalm is one of my favorites. Amazing how just His word can nourish the spirit back into a place of submission and endurance. We train our thoughts to acknowledge His grace and His grace overtakes us, transforms our weakness, makes us yearn to be more like Him. As we stretch and reach for His ways, His thoughts...we are refined.
Beautiful, Cheryl! |
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| June 27, 2008 |
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| Soo Good! |
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Birdie, so good! amen lady!!
Pastor Watkins, what a honor...love ya lady!! xoxo |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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Another wonderful post, Cheryl. Thank you for your transparency! May all of us be so.
This is exactly what many fail to realize - the God who loves us so much is so holy that He cannot look on any sin no matter how large or small. That is precisely why we need - no, must have - an advocate.
God is Good! |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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| LV, amen brother...and Jesus is it...the perfect lamb, our advocate! I love that the veil was torn from top to bottom in the holy of holies inside of the tabernacle...praise you Father! |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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| Amen Paul, amen!! |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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| He is my StrongTower...Cheryl thanks for posting...this is a message that never gets old, and one can never hear enough...thanks lady for your light shines bright and through your strength and honesty others are inspired and touched...you are BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED by YOUR FATHER!!! Love ya! |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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| Wow, thank you lady! xoxo |
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