July 19, 2005
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Quietly, I’m back! A little subdued…kind of low energy, but back in Michigan (and near a computer) nonetheless. Relying on God’s mercy and love ’till the energy level comes back up, and spending lots of time talking to God (and listening) about His current projects in improving my relationship to Him.Reading a little of John R.W.Stott today, and I love what he says about what Christianity is:
“…Christianity is NOT a creed…(it) is NOT ..a code of conduct…(it) is NOT a ‘system of religious worship’…What is it? IT IS CHRIST!…and a personal relationship to (Him)..”
THAT is what I so long to deepen…and when I am disappointed in my own performance, or with Paul, find myself crying out, ” O, wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of sin and death?”, after a failure or regression into something I am working to conquer, it is that relationship alone which has the power to restore me, allow me to forgive myself , and pick myself up in the confidence of God’s unflagging efforts to complete His plan for me.Along with D.C. Talk, I’m convinced ”I’m still a man in need of a savior.”..Be Christ’s…….Jim
Comments (5)
MMMMM. Thanks for that drink of cool water.
Welcome back. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Just out of curiosity, what kind of camera do you own?
Welcome back! I can’t think of a better way to relax than talking and listening to our Lord! Loved the quote, too!
Those were great pictures! I went on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic when I was 17 and those pics brought back a lot of memories. I saw all those girls having their hair braided and remembered how all the little girls wanted to play with my hair because it was blonde. ha ha. I hope you have great day. God bless. -Sharon
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