A Conversation with God 8/25/16
Me: Well God, I woke up this morning to three big piles and a puddle. Had to steam mop the floors-of which- I finished the living room, kitchen, dining room, and hallway-ALL- before 7:30 this morning!
God: Some days are definitely better than others, but…
Me: Yeah, and some nights are better than others too! Gracie barked most of the night. I had to get up and take her outside at least 3 times… pfhh…probably more than that…I don’t know, Lord…I kinda lost count. Corinne and have nick-named her Monster.
God: During those times, whisper my name and…
Me: Well, I kind’a recollect s…s..saying your name, but… it may n..not have come out as reverently as I would have liked…I’m sorry, Lord.
God: Lisa, because of my Son, you are forgiven and I will think of it no more. Remember when I said, “As far as the east is from the west, that far have I removed your transgressions…?”
Me: Yes Lord, I remember King David writing that. He sure had a load of sins…huh, Lord…?
God: None less than yours…
Me: Yes Lord…I’m sorry.
God: You see, Lisa, it’s not about the sins you commit-sin is sin-and all have sinned. The most important “take away” here is that Jesus died and rose again, and because of that your sins are forgiven. I would much rather you dwell upon Christ and what he’s done, than upon all the mistakes and “bad things” you’ve done. My mercy is gracious and plentiful, and I want this to be obvious and personal for everyone.
Me: Lord, thank you for your mercy.
God: It makes me happy to forgive my children and my arms are always open….regardless of what they’ve done.
Me: (bows head) Dear Lord, what a wonderful thing Jesus did for me. Thank you, my Jesus and please help my mind to rest upon You all day today.
God: I will help you, Lisa…remember my Spirit goes everywhere you go. That means I am an ever-present help…ask you shall receive.
Me: Thank you, God. Um…God….
God: Yes Lisa?
Me: It sure is a lot of work taking care of a puppy. Do you think I could, maybe…um…lose some weight?
God: Hmmm…not if you keep eating the muffins that are meant for the JMU students.
Me: Oops…guess you saw that the other night…
God: Remember, I –am- with you always. (God smiles)
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The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.
He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
As a father pities his children,
So the Lord pities those who fear Him.
For He knows our frame;
He remembers that we are dust.
As for man, his days are like grass;
As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
And its place remembers it no more.
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
Psalms 103:8-17
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