"Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Mark 14:36
What do you think Jesus' perspective was as he anticipated his death. He knew it was coming-fully God and fully man. He waited for the moment to arrive.
I have found myself praying for a new perspective on numerous account lately. It's not something I've been 'studying'....not something I have had on top of my mind...not something I've blatantly noticed the Lord pointing me towards...BUT GOD. I am putting the pieces together and finally hearing what the Lord has slowly been revealing to me over the last few months.
PERSPECTIVE.
to be positive in the negative.
to be thankful even when lacking.
to worship in times of trouble.
to seek HIS will when I want my own.
Each morning during the quiet and dark hours, I spend time with Jesus. (This is a precious and cherished time for me!) I read books, study scripture, draft notes, and journal my prayers. My prayers usually include whatever is on my mind that morning, something I've been praying about for weeks or months, and for people who the Lord asks me to be in prayer for. My prayer journal has revealed to me a new perspective- God's view...His will...His cup.
-At 2:30am, rocking my baby for an hour before he finally gives in, only to wake back up in a few hours and begin the process again.
>I have been given a healthy baby boy from Jesus.
-When digging through buckets of toys, and bagging up untouched toys in perfectly good condition to deliver to Goodwill so that I can declutter my house.
>I have a home to come to with a roof for protection, beds to sleep in, and food to eat.
-On the first of the month when your bank account reads negative red numbers, only to transfer money from a separate full account that isn't lacking.
>I have money in the bank.
-When a decision you have been praying about finally comes full circle and the answer is obvious.
>Jesus answers. Jesus leads. Jesus reveals.
-When crime creeps into your neighborhood where you once felt safe and trusting, and suddenly feel the need to research alarm systems, security cameras, and keeping your garage door closed as I'm home with my kids all day.
>I am safe. There are children who wake up in the middle of the night to gunfire every day.
PERSPECTIVE.
let's seek a heavenly point of view when things get hard.
let's change our negative sight to positive praise.
let's be grateful even when things aren't going our way.
let's rid our hearts of envy and thank Him for all he has blessed us with.
let's remember the miracle of life when close friends are walking through infertility.
let's listen to the His answer's instead of seeking to find a different one we like more.
let's stand firm and fearless in a world where crime is now everywhere.
let's remember why we celebrate Christmas.
JESUS.
JESUS.
JESUS.
Not my will, but THY will.
Take this cup from me, Jesus.
"He became the lowest to show us glory in the highest"
gaining perspective everyday,
reagan
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