This doctrine of the cross is sheer folly to those on their way to ruin, but to us who are on the way to salvation, it is the power of God...To shame the wise, God has chosen what the world counts folly, and to shame what is strong, God has chosen what the world counts weakness. He has chosen things low and contemptible, mere nothings, to overthrow the existing order. So there is no place for human pride in the presence of God...He is out righteousness; in Him we are consecrated and set free.
1 Corinthians 1:18, 27-30 NEB
I am enjoying a new book called, Keep A Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot. Its short chapters are so rich with good reminders of the gospel and what Christ has done for me and who He is. I have been reminded in just the few pages that I have read, that I serve the creator of the universe who is in control of all things and cares about the things on my heart and mind, I am daily needing to surrender to His will and not mine, because He is the one who knows best, even though I know that, yet can't seem to get in through my thick head, and just do it; To let things of this world control me, like money..give..the Lord has blessed me so abundantly, May I give back to Him.
Just a few things that I am reminded of and trying to make changes in my life, for without Him I am nothing, may abide in Christ daily, Surrender daily to His will for me, Be on my knees grateful and thankful for His abundant grace and love in my life for such a wicked sinner like me.
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