Walking with Jesus
I will walk with the Lord in the land of the Living
One of the current books I am reading to keep myself entertained during my train rides to work is entitled "Be A People Person" written by Pastor John C. Maxwell. Its an easy read and I certainly would recommed anyone to read it.
Whilst aiming to diligently complete reading the book, I came across a pointer that struck me -
Is my personal walk with Jesus up to date?
This question has embedded itself so deeply in my mind that I think about it everyday, for the past week. As the true meaning of the question began to settle in my heart, it provided a somewhat focused direction for my daily spiritual life.
Is my personal walk with Jesus up to date?
Suddenly I am hearing Jesus waking me up from my slumber and asking me to take a personal walk with Him.
I begin to ask myself questions like, "When was the last time I made a conscious effort to walk with Jesus without being preoccupied with prayer requests?"
"If I allowed myself to give totally to Jesus that moment, what would He reveal to me about my present life?"
"What would the experience be, to walk with my God in the land of the Living?"
"Which areas in my life are obstacles to achieving this desire?"
Is my personal walk with Jesus up to date?
Reflecting more prayerfully on my personal walk with Jesus, I found more reasons to read the Bible intently and regularly, to desire His words and to yearn for a share in His divinity. I look at the Crucifix and it reminds me how much God so love the world that He gave us His only Son for our benefit, our salvation. A love that is faithful to the end. A love that has no boundaries. A love that forgives each time I turn back to God. A love that is waiting. A love that is freely given to make us free!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for dying on the Cross for me. Help me to give myself totally to you each day so that I am able to walk with you freely and allowing you to speak to me. May you find a place in my heart where you so desire. Amen.Neil
When Divine Love Conquers Death
You have saved me Lord thru your resurrection
Speechless lyrics by Steven Curtis ChapmanWords fall like drops of rainMy lips are like cloudsI say so many thingsTrying to figure You outBut as mercy opens my eyesMy words are stolen awayWith this breathtaking view of Your grace
CHORUS:And I am speechless,I'm astonished and amazedI am silenced by Your wonderous graceYou have saved meYou have raised me from the graveAnd I am speechless in Your presence nowI'm astounded as I consider howYou have shown usA love that leaves us speechless
So what kind of love could this beThat would trade heaven's throne for a crossAnd to think You still celebrateOver finding just one who was lostAnd to know You rejoice over usThe God of this whole universeIt's a story that's too great for wordsCHORUS
Oh, how great is the loveThe Father has lavished upon usThat we should be calledThe sons and the daughters of God
CHORUS
We are speechless, so amazedWe stand in awe of Your graceWe stand in awe of Your mercyYou have saved usWe stand in awe of Your loveFrom the graveWe are speechless
CHORUS
We are speechless in Your presence nowWe stand in awe of Your crossWe're astounded as we consider howWe stand in awe of Your powerYou have shown usA love that leaves us speechlessWe are speechless
I am speechless
An Experience with Infinite Love
For God so love the world that He gave us His only Son Jesus.
Testify to Love lyrics by AvalonAll the colors of the rainbowAll of voices of the windEvery dream that reaches outThat reaches out to find where love beginsEvery word of every storyEvery star in every skyEvery corner of creation lives to testifyFor as long as I shall live I will testify to loveI'll be a witness in the silences when words are not enoughWith every breath I take I will give thanks to God aboveFor as long as I shall live I will testify to loveFrom the mountains to the valleysFrom the rivers to the seaEvery hand that reaches outEvery hand that reaches out to offer peaceEvery simple act of mercyEvery step to kingdom comeAll the Hope in every heart will speak what love has doneFor as long as I shall live I will testify to love
I'll be a witness in the silences when words are not enough
With every breath I take I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live I will testify to love.
