Guess it goes without saying that our granddaughter is rarely in the background, and for good reason!
On those rare occasions, however, when she realizes we’re not tuned in to her every word it doesn’t take long for her attention-antenna to intercept with two words that snap me back into full attention mode: Meeee-me! Meeee-me! (i.e. Grammy)
You would be hard-pressed to find words that so quickly melt this heart but I was reminded of another one during yesterday’s sermon on discipleship: repentance. Yes, it can be painful and heart wrenching but it is a powerful and magnificent gift made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
As children of God, our attention antenna need never rise because His Word assures us that we never escape His notice. When we call out to our Father, He leans in to hear His children and stands ready to forgive and cleanse those who desire to turn away from their sin. It’s not about getting our act together or becoming more religious, for both come up empty—but it is about becoming humble and real on an ongoing basis before a living, loving, active, and holy God who desires His best for His children.
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purpose of this blog is to share snippets of life and truth along the
way. To listen to our sermon series on discipleship and this week’s
sermon on repentance, please visit Summit’s site. It should be posted by Wednesday.)
Just catching up on all the posts I've missed lately, and just read the one about being lazy. OUCH — I think I'm guilty on that one, Cathy!
And now, to repent. And to ask Him to give me better rest so I won't be so tired and prone to slothfulness. I SO want His best!
Those eyes are attention getters. She is too cute.
Love this post.
Write on!
You've been missed Susan. 🙂 Anyone who knows you knows His best is your heart's desire. 🙂
Love you…welcome back!
Oh Carolyn, she knows how to use those attention getters already. She keeps us in stitches! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing…
Getting our act together and religion both coming up empty is so true, Cathy. Thanks for reminding us all.
Thank you, Ellen, for sharing! 🙂
Great point, Cathy. Those times we think He's forgotten us are the very times He's doing His most behind-the-scenes work to bring about His perfect will!
Love your Piper pic!
Thanks Vonda 🙂 You're so right! One of my favorite verses is where it says He neither sleeps nor slumbers.
He is always at work in the lives of His children. Praise the Lord!!!