He Lifts Me, Skinned Knees and All Devotional (Words from the Lord series)
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
My Jesus, sometimes I'm such a child. No temper tantrums, but self seeking, pushing after little pleasures instead of pressing in to You.
I crossed the street I wasn't supposed to. You placed restrictions, not to bind me but for my safety, out of Your love. Now the day is over and I come home with sand in my hair, mud on my clothes and a tear winding down my cheek.
And tomorrow begins a brand new day. Will I choose to clasp Your hand and learn of You, delighting in Your communion or will I chance to run into traffic filled streets once again?
Child, you are my daughter still. Now you are aware of the sand in your hair, your soiled garb from play and your tear stained face. Other times it was not so (your awareness) but I was there still.
You shall get beyond this point, there will be harder challenges still but you shall meet them in Me. If you lean on Me, I will carry you through. If you choose to walk upright, on your own, I'm there but allow you that freedom of choice. I love you but do not force you.
Prayer: Lord God, thank you for your patience and tenderness with us. Sometimes I think that I am a perpetual toddler but alive because of Your most incredible love and grace. AMEN
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Thanks Marijo! My heart says amen to this touching devotional. God bless you and keep pressing in Sister!Thanks, Edward. Some of these "words" were from journals of mine from over 20 years ago. It is great, reflecting back, to see how faithful He has been and, well, He has helped me to grow - sometimes it has been slow but this toddles in Jesus is taking more steps! HE is SO incredible and fresh and ABLE> Marijo
Not my cup of tea, but I can see that it may be inspirational for some.Thanks for reading and commenting, Leslie. Marijo
Amen. Amen. Amen. Thanks Marijo, you really have touched my soul with this write. i appreciate you in every way!May Christ continue to Bless you in all your endeavors!
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