While I hope you are enjoying your holiday, my heart is having trouble snagging words to make a clear point. As I count my blessings silently, I long for a clearer message of what is tugging at my heart.
Today, my heart is broken, no rather it screams for the broken ones.
I wonder, why does there seem to be a line? Them and us. The happy, the sad. The good girls, the bad girls. Those who hang on tightly to their possessions and those who have none.
I’m realizing, I’m tired of being a Christian who perpetuates those lines, while sitting in church and Bible studies talking about what we should do to help:
The broken who feel trapped, useless, worthless, and discarded.
The downhearted who feel cast aside, forgotten, and accused.
The complacent who sit idly by self-absorbed, consumed with self, with a poor self image.
Does your heart ever beat with a passion that you can’t put into words?
Do you ever find yourself speechless over things you’ve seen?
Silently counting:
213. a heart that is full of passion
214. friends that hold me accountable
215. water that replenishes my body and soul
216. the sunburn from a day at the beach with God
217. a friend who made time for me
218. wisdom spoken and my heart hearing
219. books given
220. time to serve others
221. food to feed others
222. my honeymooners getting back safely
223. my hubby, a veteran
224. 23 blessed years in the military
225. those that have, do, and will serve to keep our country free
such a beautiful list…and a beautiful heart!
You have such a good heart. I do what I can, but you do more. Bless you…
Ah sweet Lisa, it’s not about who is doing what — it is so about being obedient to what God has called us to do. Each act of obedience we each sacrifice to carry out is an act that God can use to reach one or the masses. If one soul is touched for eternity — then our obedience is worth the sacrifice and heart-ache. Blessings sweet friend. Keep stepping out and reaching others!
I love your servants heart, Alene. What a beautiful examply and encouragement you are to others. I am tired of saying it and not living it too. trying to in whatever ways He leads, in whatever opportuniities He provides.
Kris – I can relate. God is messing me up. If we aren’t out of our churches going to the hard places, reaching the hard people, then who is? Jesus was always about the Father’s business meeting with the people who weren’t the leaders of society. They were totally the down and out, convicted, and accused. I want to be like Jesus, but IT IS HARD!!!
Oh yes, I’ve been moved by many things I’ve seen. It’s powerful and changes your heart. Enjoyed your list today:) BTW, have you read Crazy Love? If you haven’t, I think you’d really like it. It addresses what you wrote about today. Blessings!
I love Crazy Love. Thanks for the reminder.
Oh yes found myself speechless many times over the things I’ve seen Alene…beautiful post.
My hubby is a veteran too :)
Thank you to you and your hubby for serving. Mine retired a few years ago. We did 8 years Army and 15 in the Coast Guard. Love our military!!
Aww, Alene, what a precious sensitive heart you have. Sometimes all we can do is pray and let God take care of the rest.
Holly – I agree, but sometimes praying isn’t enough. Sometimes God takes us to hard places and expects us to be his hands and feet there. WRiting more about this journey tomorrow. Believe me, I begged God to just let me pray and not have to put actions to my requests. Thanks girl!
Alene,
I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I drive through my city and simply weep at the sites. I’ve been prayerful about what God wants me to do beyond the pews and to those I know.
Thank you for sharing your weeping heart.
Rhonda – I’d love to hear about where God leads you in your city. I’m sharing more tomorrow about this crazy journey that only God could orchestrate. My hearts a pounding!