Tuesday, April 11, 2017

ARISE AND SHINE

Isaiah 60:1 KJV
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
We're imperfect. We can dismiss the invisible signs but the physical marks of our imperfections are captivating.
Our breasts sag after breastfeeding.
Our skin has been stretched in some areas and wrinkled in others.
Our hairs are graying.
Our thoughts are fraying. We walk into a room and forget what we were looking for or we mix up the children and their names.
Our bladders aren't quite Ziplock seal tight after labor and delivery. A hearty laugh can cause an "accident."
Our backs ache from years of holding babies on our hips.
Our arms are flabby yet worn from lugging around heavy purses, ridiculously huge diaper bags, and later book bags.
Our hands are often unmanicured and blistered from housework, yard work, and all-things-child rearing.
No one can really loves us for who we are. We are constantly changing. We are constantly bruised, blistered, and banged up. Life and living is all about change and transformation.
Those that really love us can only love us for who we are in Christ. The glory of the Lord is upon us. Our perfect Lord covers our blemishes and imperfections and makes us lovable. The Christ who ransomed us and daily perfects us makes us worthy; worthy of love. We are a work in progress. Anyone that loves us must love us through the lenses of Christ who covers us in His love.
We aren't really loveable 24/7. We are hardworking and underpaid (smile!). We don't always do things worthy of love. But, we were made to give and receive love. We are worthy of love because of Christ. We are capable (and commanded) to give, and recieve, love because of Christ.
Life doesn't always turn out the way we plan. But, the Master's plan is never thwarted. Never settle for a life without love.
God doesn't give us the stories of our lives in one bound book. Instead, He gives us settings, and times. Characters, choices, and challenges. And, one timeless, classic theme: love. Love authored our stories. Love ransomed us. Christ's love covers our imperfections and makes us worthy of God's love and the love of others.
Fight on! Love on!
Fight forward! Love hard: love and be loved!
Love and blessings
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