Time to visit The Loft. And this week’s challenge is Something Funny. I say challenge because I do not consider myself to be funny; not that I have not on more than a few occasions given a few folks a good laugh. :) Even the HOLY SPIRIT told me one day that I needed to loosen up and have some Holy Fun. I kid you not!
However, I can direct you to funny. His name is Joe.Joe McGee. He cracks me up in a holy way. Here take a listen.
Today I have again been appreciating the theology of songs. In particular, Just as I am. Written by Charlotte Elliot who was born in 1789; lived 79 years (1871) and I am confident when she breathed her last here went straight to JESUS.
1. Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2. Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3. Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
5. Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
6. Just as I am, thy love unknown
hath broken every barrier down;
now, to be thine, yea thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Verses One. Just as I am. No excuses for Charlotte. No waiting to clean up her act – just as I am, warts and all – come to JESUS. No works of my own will save me – just the Blood of JESUS. That’ll preach! That’ll set a soul free!
Verse Two. Today. Right now. Not waiting for a more convenient time. (see Acts 24:25) Today the soul can be rid, how did she write it – one dark blot.
What do you think she meant – one dark blot?
And doesn’t she go on to write: to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot?
Is there a one dark blot that generates many spots; many spots that must be cleansed to free a soul?
Would you humor me by mulling this over for a day or so and meet me back here tomorrow? :)
In the meantime allow the HOLY SPIRIT to give these lyrics fresh anointing.
Inspiration is not coming easily. This woman of words is not so wordy these days. Perhaps it won’t be long. I miss writing. How about some pics?
Radishes on the stem tasted so good this Summer.
Lemons in a bowl from a friend. I just like the way they look. So much so I framed this one for the kitchen wall.
Saved from another season – a thing of beauty.
Just because they make me smile.
13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. via Titus 2 NASB;CJB – Duties of the Older and Younger – But – Bible Gateway.
today, along with many others. I hope you will check out the place and get connected with some great blogs (just click the pic). This week’s topic is insecurities. Let’s see . . . how many of mine do I dare publicly expose?
Leahwrote about not enough. I can so identify! A few months back I listed my not enoughs, I typed them out even, I admit I stopped on number 27, there are more. And no I am not revealing the list. :)
So what am I going to reveal?
That I am 62 and weigh 15 pounds more than is optimally healthy for me, I can easily be sucked into a family-friendly chic flick and ignore more important matters; which leads me to my point: here of late I have come to fear that I will come to the end of my days (which are fewer than I have already spent) and I will not have lived well for JESUS.
And you might say now wait a minute, Kathie, the topic is insecurities and you are talking about fear.
That’s right. For me, all insecurities are rooted in fear.
The fear that I am not acceptable as I am. And you know what that ultimately means? It means I am afraid that I am not fully loved! And you know what else? Even if the whole world loved me that still would not be enough. Because I can only be completely satisfied and fully secure if I moment by moment accept the fact that GOD loves me unconditionally.
(Is this an excuse to live sloppily? ABSOLUTELY NOT! It’s the freedom, the strength, and the courage to keep on getting back on track when we do fail to walk in love!)
So I am working on it, one moment at a time. And we are making progress! :) Some days more than others — it’s a process.
6 And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. via Phil 1:6 AMP – And I am convinced and sure of this – Bible Gateway. Philippians 1:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
We are glad you are here; stay a while, look around, and be encouraged. We estimate there to be over 3,000 posts here at The White Stone Blog. Please know my hope is ALWAYS to help and NEVER harm. I have voiced many opinions and thoughts here since 2007 and by now I MAY NOT EVEN AGREE with all of them and some of my grammar and punctuation likely needs editing. But this is changeless: JESUS is our ONLY Savior and Hope. Do you KNOW Him?
And this week’s challenge is Something Funny. I say challenge because I do not consider myself to be funny; not that I have not on more than a few occasions given a few folks a good laugh. :) Even the HOLY SPIRIT told me one day that I needed to loosen up and have some Holy Fun. I kid you not!
