All from Luke 6 and my heart today:
Lord, you see into the deepest depths of hearts. You called your disciples and you chose the apostles. You gave Simon a new name. You gave him the name: Peter. You knew the traitor: Judas Iscariot. You knew him for who he was- to the uttermost. You know me. And my spirit quickens…- what is my new name in You? You know the name.
…for power came out from him and healed them all.
Lord, you heal to the uttermost. All. You healed them all. The surging crowd. The troubled throng. The power of God to heal. With a word, with a touch, just in Your very Presence. There is no formula. There is only You.
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
The comforts. The place to run to when troubled, when struggling, when hurting in heart and soul. Only by your grace can I be eternally minded, O Lord. Only through you will I be enabled to rejoice! Help me to be oriented rightly toward you. The world presses. It presses. There are cares and concerns.
Lord, hard words, but good. So good. Help me apply this to the specific situation in my life it belongs unto. Help me to love my enemy and bless those who curse. Help me live generously.
Lord, I free my spirit when I choose Your kingdom way. I release Your power in my heart and life when I lay myself down.
My favorite:
And there is so much more. But here, I will halt. Lord, let me live a generous, poured out life. I want that good measure, shaken together, running over, pouring into my lap. Let me love mercy- not just in my head and with my words- but with my life. Let me draw close to You because knowing You is not about a formula- it is about a relationship, a union with the Living God. I bow my face to the ground. You are holy. Forgive me. You name me. You heal me. You are Mighty. You are Mercy. I will give. And giving is about more than material goods. It is a giving of myself to Your ways and Your goodness and Your heart and Your kingdom. Praise be!
Rebecca (offeringsbecca)