Ephesians.

Last week was QUITE a doozy. Decisions, decisions, decisions. I feel as if my mind is a Microsoft screen saver with "overwhelmed" panning across the screen in size 72 font. So in all of the confusion I had to declare a day with the giver of peace, Jesus. I need Him to tell me everything is in His hands. He did. Last Wednesday was our day. He led me through Ephesians in the morning- and I received a lot of comfort through Paul's words.

CH1 VS11 -- Was the verse that really stuck out to me. "In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who woks out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.
That just makes me breathe easy and deep-- knowing the fact that everything will work out according to HIM. He is SO in control. No need to worry or huff and puff and be overtly rude to random people.
CH4 VS1&2 -- They paint such a lovely picture of what I want to be. "As a prisoner for the Lord, then , I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Being a prisoner for the Lord might be confusing for the first read,but if you read Romans it speaks of being a prisoner and explains it quite clearly. The idea is being Christ's prisoner is a picture of freedom, because in Him is true freedom, grace, unconditional love, and everlasting mercy. I'd rather be a prisoner for Him then for the world- chained in jealousy, locked in bitterness, drenched in self-pity and worried about the future. VS 2,"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." That is simple, and I'm striving everyday (with His strength) to be somewhat of the picture that paints.


Well there is some hope for all of you readers. Love you. Have a day full of sunshine and grace.
Time for some more coffee --- : )

A hopeful girl,
Charity