If we tap open our smart phones, we can click headlines and scroll unending content about wars, famine, and injustice. Reel after reel in the palm of our hands highlights the sorrow of people ruled by sin-ruled leaders. This is the way it is. Earthly rulers are human, and power corrupts even the most noble among us.
Even David, the man after God’s own heart, was not a perfect ruler. Even David, the young boy whom Samuel the prophet anointed (1Samuel 16:1), the worshipping shepherd, slaying lion and bear to protect his sheep (1Samuel 17:34–36). Even David, the budding warrior with faith larger than all the armies of Israel that slung a pebble right into the head of Goliath (1Samuel 17). Even David, the one the story of God seems to set up as the perfect earthly ruler. Even David would turn from righteousness, take a man’s wife and lay with her, and then kill the honorable husband to try to cover his sin (2Samuel 11).
Earthly rulers cannot rule with perfect hearts.
Even so, God blessed David. Not because He knew David would be perfect (God knew David would not) but because God had a perfect plan for David’s line—from the descendants of David, God would raise someone to rule on the throne of David forever (2Samuel 7:16).
This “shoot from the stump of Jesse” would come with wisdom, understanding, justice, might, righteousness, and faithfulness (Isaiah 11:1–5). This king would be unlike all others. This ruler would be the perfect redeemer of Israel—and of the world—to all who will believe (John 1:12–13).
But when Jesus came at first, His kingdom did not rule in the way we would expect. At His first advent, the King reigned as a humble, suffering servant (Isaiah 53). He led as a teacher, healer, and friend (Matthew 5:1, Luke 8:26–39, John 15:15). He ruled as our sacrifice for sin and our redeemer in His resurrection.
This is our King.
Unfortunately, we are still ruled by earthly powers until Jesus comes back. Difficult bosses, complicated medical insurance that keeps you from vital treatment, unjust laws.
Where in your life are you longing for righteous leadership?
I think the message of the first advent of Christ is vital for our lives today as we await His return to make all things new (Revelation 21:5). Our hearts long for justice and truth to reign more than agendas and power grabs. Real people suffer and we cry out, “How long, oh Lord?” And then we say with a release of breath, “Come, Lord Jesus, come. As it was in the first advent, may it be in our time. Come, and bring your light.”
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It is amazing how those that lived long ago longed for Him to come, and today a lot of us take for granted that He has come. There is such chaos in the world and we think it’s the worst it has ever been, but we long for His second coming to call us home.
Hey Shes hope you all are having a great week! Sending prayers before Christmas!!
Come Jesus come
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Thank you, Lord, for your justification and sanctification!
All in Gods timing. Have mercy on us Lord.
May I look not to those of this world for righteousness and truth, who will always disappoint, but rather long for the return of our King- out perfect and just Lord who will make all things new!
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Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
he is righteous and victorious,B
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zec 9:9
What great anticipation and victory in this passage. We can really rejoice and rest in, Come Jesus come!❤️
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Amen. I needed this today.
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Amen! We long for our King’s return ❤️
Come Lord Jesus Come!
I love that I can trust that Jesus sits on the throne, and his rule and reign will never end. I pray that I would follow his rule and reign in my life.
Every king has met their demise, except for Jesus who never will.
Amen Caroline Bridges.
The bright morning star ⭐️
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KIMBERLY, your words are resting beautifully in my heart.. Thank you..❤
What’s with the click to edit that keeps coming up when I reply to a comment..?
SHARON, I can’t seem to reply to your comment..
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Beautiful words.. my dear.
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Happy Tuesday shes. This verse stood out to me today, “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him, a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2). When counted, it is number seven again. The fullness of God’s Spirit was on Him. For some reason, this brought to my mind the song, the 12 days of Christmas which has a lot of hidden symbolic meanings. On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Who is your soul’s true love? Is it not God Himself? Who sent to you on the very first day as you received Him? What did He send? A partridge in a pear tree (a plumb bird- God refers to Himself as bird many times, under my feather you shall take refuge, I shall gather you as a mother bird protecting the young). On a second day, He sent two turtle doves (old and new testament) and a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day, three French hens (birds again, Faith, Love, Hope). On the fourth day, God sent more gifts, four calling birds (birds again, that are calling, evangelists, the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). On the fifth day, five golden rings (think of the rings in the Olympic flag, the intertwined rings). My favorite is the seventh day, my True Love sent to me, seven swans a-swimming (seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, notice swans= birds again). On the eighth day of Christmas my True love sent to me, eight Maids a-Milking (eight beatitudes, maids remind me the virgins image, and milk which is food for babies to grow on these teachings of the beatitudes). On the ninth day, nine ladies dancing (nine fruits of the Spirit). Tenth day, Ten Lords a-Leaping (the Ten Commandments). Till the 12th. And number 12 is the divine government number. This song is such a hidden riddle, parable. The song was written in a time of fierce persecution. This is wisdom. Perhaps it has to be this way, to be concealed from those who are hostile and hardened, wanting to “kill it”. Truth is revealed to those who seek with longing hearts. You will find Me when you seek Me with all your heart, and you will find Me (Jeremiah 29:13). May the Spirit of Christmas be with God’s people, as you count the blessings of each day that He has given, the True Love of your soul has sent out to you. I have a vintage ornament on my Christmas tree that says “on the fourth day, Four calling birds”, picked for me by my mom years ago. During my sadness, I wanted to give it away, I tried, but it did not work out. It is still on my tree by the grace of God. May the Lord forgive me. May we learn to count our blessings, however disguised they may come.
TINA- “As flawed as we are, we still expect perfection in others”, amen!
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KIMBERLY – incredible words of wisdom and questions to ask ourselves.
TANYA- praise God.
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Be blessed dear sister.
Hugs, hugs, hugs !❤
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I LOVE this—I never knew these representations of the song…(or I have forgotten!)
Wow this is amazing thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this, Mercy! I had no idea!
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Where in your life are you longing for righteous leadership? Wow so good!
Often at night when I’m alone in bed and missing my precious husband, I listen to “Come Jesus Come,” (CeCe Winans) while I knit (just learning) and it fills me with such peace and hope. Maranatha!!
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Mia, my love.. You often are held close in prayer.. I pray life is being kind to you..
Much love and hugs to you and yours..❤
Praying for you (every day) and for all our sisters who have lost their husband. I understand how you feel. Isn’t it amazing the things that make you feel close to them!
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Come, Jesus ,come!
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And while we look forward to this first coming, let us watch for His second one…
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May today be the day!
…”I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock…”
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David – a boy, a shepherd. Doing what he knew how to do, he tended the sheep.
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He was doing what God had called him to do when God called him to a greater mission – that of a king.
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David was young, he was a shepherd who was used to being out alone with his sheep, tending them, doing his calling faithfully. And yet, God saw something more. He saw a faithful shepherd, brave, trustworthy – a God-fearing boy, a man after God’s own heart, who would one day be in line of the one true King.
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I am so glad that God can look way beyond what I can see, and lays out a perfect plan for each of our lives. A plan that will honor Him and bring Him glory – no matter how “lowly” we are. Even David God was able to use and even me He can use too – if I choose to obey and follow Him. What a privilege.
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Even so come, Lord Jesus come.
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May I take time to pause and reflect during this season of Advent on all that God has done and all that He will do, looking forward to the day when Jesus fulfills the second advent.
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Happy Tuesday She’s. Blessings to you all! ❤️
Sharon, this is so beautifulky spoken! ❤
What a beautiful picture of our righteous future as inheritors of the Kingdom Lydia.❤️
SEANA said, “He ruled as our sacrifice for sin and our redeemer in His resurrection.”
Praise God! He gave us a righteous King with an eternal rule! Oh, how He loves and sustains us! As the hymn says, “Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and RIGHTEOUSNESS”!(from My Hope is Built on Nothing Less-Author: Edward Mote (1834).
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SONG SHARE- The King Is Coming by Gloria Gaither (1st verse and chorus):
The marketplace is empty,
No more traffic in the streets,
All the builders’ tools are silent,
No more time to harvest wheat;
Busy housewives cease their labors,
In the courtroom no debate,
Work on earth is all suspended
As the King comes thro’ the gate.
O the King is coming,
The King is coming!
I just heard the trumpets sounding,
And now His face I see;
O the King is coming,
The King is coming!
Praise God, He’s coming for me!
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
Wow! This song brings back memories from long ago!…Praise God – The King is coming!
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Praise God!
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I’ve been contemplating this morning the foreshadowing of Jesus in David also being a shepherd king. Imperfectly mind you but still!
No new or startling revelation – just continually amazed at how all of scripture is so interwoven!
I’ve never linked the two before even though it seems obvious in hindsight. Thanks for sharing this precious contemplation.
Yes Lord come
It does not get old hearing/reading the foretelling of the coming Messiah (Our JESUS). I love how I learn something new or revealed in a new way. Heading out to work now, please continue to pray for my daughters last finals this week. Hard to believe she’s done with her first semester of her sophomore year and will be her final at our junior college after Christmas. Sigh….
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praying Mari V. much love..❤️
Yes. Come Jesus come!
How long will you mourn for (X) since I have rejected (X)? 1 Samuel 16:1
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Oh! How often have I grieved for a person or situation long after God has said, “No,” thinking my way, my plan was better?
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Help us, Lord, to trust in You, rejoicing that you have a much better plan in store for us. Grant us peace in the waiting.
Great application! ❤
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GM She’s!
The message today gives us such hope and joy to know that He came just as predicted ! Therefore will come again just as is written! Every detail, every prophesy. There will never be perfection in this world until then, in the broader scope right down to our very own selves!
Doesn’t that give us relief, understanding, and hope?! And with that comes PEACE! We can let the control and expectations- especially in a perfect Christmas, perfect baking, presents and gatherings. Then the letdowns are huge. But, when we focus on Jesus in this time- the hope and peace we get is so perfect. He is indeed the reason for the season.
It is good, because we are broke, fighting injustices, problems with kids, frustrations with husbands….overwhelmed with doing it all ourselves! It’s so good when we just stop.
Christmas sure is different as empty nesters, living away from family, no parties or presents. But yet, I love it, my focus is entirely on Jesus and the hope and peace in him. When I started with SRT a decade ago, that was the first time I had even heard of Advent. And each year I am able to turn my gaze on Jesus for 4 weeks rather than the things of the world’s Christmas season. it is so freeing and gets better each year!
I suggest taking a sabbatical from the phone the rest of Advent, turning on the Christmas music and just spending time with Jesus for your Peace and comfort this season.
You might also watch the series David on Prime! It’s really good in my opinion!
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I also had never done advent until SRT many years ago and really don’t remember hearing of it. It since has became my most treasured part of Christmas. We started advent Sunday with our 4th/5th graders. A planned lesson from our kids pastor and just made me think how thankful I am that they are hearing about advent at a young age. Our lesson was how Jesus came and will come again. Looking back to his birth and looking forward to his return. I am going to check out David.
Wow amen. It is good to rest, yet culture will place high demand (opposite direction). We have to fight to rest lol. Christmas is a season of anticipation, quiet preparation and giving thanks for the Gift from Heaven for us. “Christmas does not come from a store, Christmas means a little bit more” -Dr. Seuss through the Grinch. I love this quote.
I love this Mercy! I’m using it on my toddler tomorrow :)
Another good word, sister! ❤
So so good Rhonda. Thank you..❤️
Let it be Lord!
The end of Isaiah 11 is so powerful: verse 9 “They will not harm or destroy each other on my entire holy mountain, for the land will be as full of the knowledge of the Lord as the sea is filled with water.”
Not just leadership will be righteous, but everyone’s decisions and actions. I pray the Lord blesses us all with more knowledge of Him. Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Yes, amen Lydia!
Praise God, our King is coming! He is the light of the world and He willingly stepped into my darkness to set this captive one free! What amazing grace and one day what we believe in faith will become sight!
Norma, I didn’t read comments before pisting mine! Did you see the song I shared?! ❤
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Righteous leadership, it is difficult to fathom what that even will be like in eternity. Our world is so fallen that this seems as though it’s a lofty dream, but in heaven it will be our reality.
Your house and kingdom will endure before me forever, and your throne will be established forever.” — 2 Samuel 7:16 (CSB)
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As I sit with this promise, I’m aware of the places in my life where I’m longing for righteous leadership, where I’m tired of brokenness, confusion, or injustice, both around me and within me. My heart longs for someone who leads with wisdom, steadiness, and compassion. Someone who sees clearly. Someone who doesn’t fail.
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God answers that longing not with a temporary fix, but with an eternal promise.
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God revealed the promise in Jesus, the humble King who came riding on a donkey.
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God will fulfill the promise completely when Jesus returns as the Bright Morning Star, ruling forever.
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These promises tell me that my longing for righteous leadership is not misplaced.
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God Himself planted that desire, and He meets it in Jesus. Where my own strength or the world’s systems fall short, His kingdom stands firm and forever.
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Today I pause and ask:
Where do I need to surrender my longing for control, fairness, or clarity to the only King whose throne is truly secure?
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And how can I welcome His reign in that place, His justice, His peace, His humble strength, right now?
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As I wait in Advent, I’m not waiting for something uncertain.
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I’m waiting for a King whose throne is already established, whose promises are already unfolding,
and whose righteousness will one day make all things right.
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Come, Lord Jesus. Reign in the places where I long for what only You can lead.
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Amen and Amen in me.
Kimberly… You have no idea how your prayer ministers to my heart today! I so need to allow Him to Reign and Rule in my heart, my family, my relationships… my world! Thanks for posting… ♥️
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Beautiful
Song by Sovereign Grace. How Long Oh Lord how Long.
All our hopes are fixed on you.
That Your promises are true
And one day You will return
All our treasures here will fade
So, we long to see Your face
Until then our hearts will burn
How long, O Lord?
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/9mFRMcolr6s?si=stNqt55I74Ndi55J
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We need you Lord! | Seth update: He is being released from the rehab facility and flying home with his Mom today. This will be their first airport experience since Seth’s accident, so pray for smooth travels and kind workers to help them! Thankfully the flight from Colorado to Arizona is short. He has been battling with his faith and suicidal ideations. Prayers over that are appreciated as well! Thanks ladies!
praying for Seth and his family
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Thank you for the update Susan. Praise God Seth gets to go home and that he’s made it this far. How hard it must be though for him to have to adjust to a “new normal”. I will be praying for him to draw near to God and draw upon His strength and that God will removal all suicidal thoughts. ❤️
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Absolutely praying God be in every step of the journey home for Seth and his mom..❤️
Come and bring us your light oh, Lord.
Come Lord Jesus, come.
Jesus come and bring your light.
God establishes His Kingdom. Seeds planted in each generation bring fruition to His plan. His throne stands firm. As David was flawed, as our Lord served through humility, obscurity, suffering, and lots of unknown to the people of his time, may God’s reign and blessings flow to all the leaders of our governments according to His declarations. May His dominion reign.
Jesus is our righteous King and He’s all we need.
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Longing, as KELLY (NEO) said, for righteousness in all levels of leadership. The lack of it is shocking to me, but it will sadly become the accepted norm to younger generations if it doesn’t turn around.
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RHONDA J – I have had many conversations with dear friends who confess to earthly priests, or as you said, they want no part of church because of past experiences. I continue to pray for open hearts.
WENDY B – great question!! Do I miss the actual weight or responsibility I have for my own sin because it is so easy to confess and receive forgiveness? No quandary over selecting an acceptable animal, no slaughter, no extended ritual. Yes, no doubt I miss the weight of it. Lord, help me appreciate the sacrifice You made for the sins I commit.
CEE GEE – the Wiersbe notes on the Word of God being a sword – really good, thank you.
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I love that to be called doesn’t mean to be perfect. We don’t have to deserve salvation, we don’t earn it just like David. We just have to keep our hearts turned toward Him. Jesus, keep us. Bend our hearts toward You this advent.
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I’ve always loved David’s story.
Thank you sweet She’s. I was able to get in to see my dentist. I had to have an emergency root canal. Somehow the tooth was broken and that nerve was exposed. It was an ordeal but praising God that I had my portion after insurance.
Grateful to each and everyone who prayed.
Back in September my church studied 1 and 2nd Samuel as a type of Advent study. The focus was Christ.
I never had studied these two books with / as a foreshadowing of the coming king: Jesus.
G-d chose a poor shepherd to become king after Saul. David’s lineage would be Jesus’s earthly family. What a house/ dynasty God built for him. Often people brag about people come from but God had place his flesh body in David’s house. Jesus too, will be a warrior king when he comes back.
As the song says : “He won’t ever fail. He won’t.”
I know the “joy” of root canals only too well :/ thankful for the provision of the funds (and pray that if that unexpected expense squeezes, the Lord will provide whatever you lack). Glad it’s behind you and the pain is gone ❤️
So glad that you were able to get in and get your root canal done – answer to prayer, thank you Lord!
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“Your kingdom will endure forever”. Amen! Have a blessed day ladies!
Bring Your light Lord please. In Jesus name. Amen
Come Lord Jesus Come ✝️
Praise be to God, who was willing to sacrifice his perfect son, so we may have our relationship restored. It is a great reminder that only through his grace are we redeemed. David, even in his devotion to our Lord, if we follow his plan and not our own.
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“Our hearts long for justice and truth to reign more than agendas and power grabs.”
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O so true! And I long for tighteous leadership in all areas work, school, church, local, state, and national governments. We are a broken, sin-sick people, walking in darkness. May Your Light shine, Jesus, in us and through us, chasing the darkness away.
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TANYA – praying you are better today!
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Thanks for your kind words of comfort, ladies.
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I read the bible passages this morning and prayed. I prayed before i even read the devotional by Seanna. My heart is fulls of love and i thank Jesus for this time each day to pause and reflect. What an amazing transforming light you bring to our lives, exploding into the darkness and bringing hope
Amen! We do long for the day of that just and righteous leadership, thank you God that we have the hope that you will come again!
As flawed as we are, we still expect perfection in others..
Perfect partner. Perfect house. Perfect job. Perfect church. Perfect life.
Sadly this will never happen in this fallen and broken world we live in!
We may come close.. BUT, until Jesus’s return..
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Our stories can be exemplary. Our actions perfect. Our look immaculate. Our lives flawless… And yet behind closed doors, underneath the skin, deep in the heart and mind, we sin, we are flawed.. We DO NOT have perfect hearts.. that pumping organ does all its supposed to go keep us alive, but deep within our spiritual heart and mind, we are not healthy. We fall short!
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My children may think me the perfect and right mother for them, my colleagues may have thought me the most extraordinary person, my friends, a wonderful friend, but my heart and mind are not always pure.. On the outside and on paper, I may tick all the boxes.. BUT my heart, my mind..
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BUT GOD..
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He knew this! From Adam and Eve, He knew this! Yet still, in His faithful love, grace and mercy, He gave and continues to give us Jesus. His Word. His truth. Hope.
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We may suffer broken hearts, illness, sorrow, have difficult times, we may even have complicated lives, our cry..’Come, Lord Jesus come.’ is our weapon against the imperfect lives we live daily in our hearts and minds..
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As the words from the hymn flood my mind, Lord may I take the first step in calling out to you..
Come, LORD JESUS, come..
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Come, LORD JESUS, come.
Come take my hands, take them for your work..
Take them for your service, LORD,
Take them for your glory, LORD.
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Come, LORD JESUS, come.
Take my eyes LORD, may they shine with JOY.
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Take my lips, LORD, may they speak your truth.
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Take my feet LORD, may they walk your path.
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Take my heart LORD, fill it with your love.
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Take my life LORD, take it for your own..
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Come, LORD JESUS, come..
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I am not perfect..
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BUT GOD.
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Happy Tuesday dear hearts.. Covered in much much warming love and prayers for all..❤❤❤
Oh so true, Tina! Even IF everyone else around me looked perfect, I would know how much I need a Savior by my deceitful heart.
Come rule us with wisdom, justice, righteousness and truth, Lord Jesus!
This is so good, Tina. I think I also expect myself to be perfect…which leads me into all sorts of trouble! There is such freedom in breathing out, dropping my shoulders, an asking Jesus to “Take my…”. I’m taking this into my day today!
Thank you for your truth
So true, sister. When we look in the mirror, let’s not fool ourselves about our true selves. When we sit and have quiet time, let’s be honest with ourselves about what’s in our hearts and minds. Let’s focus on Jesus and the life He modeled for us, and walk His way.
I love this Searching, yes, let’s “walk his way”.
SOO true.
Thank you, Tina
Thank you Tina for laying it all out on the table for all of us to hear! This is a huge struggle for so many of us in the world today and yet we all fall short! It took me 49 years to realize perfection for this world is not within reach but perfection through the Lord is already here! Come Lord Jesus Come! Take All of me and use it for your will Lord! Amen!
Beautifully said, Tina! Amen!
Amen!
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So well said Tina. Thank you for sharing this with us this morning. Have a blessed day. ❤️
“He knew this! From Adam and Eve, He knew this! Yet still, in His faithful love, grace and mercy, He gave and continues to give us Jesus. His Word. His truth. Hope.”
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Tina so perfectly said. How often do I expect perfect behavior from family and others, but don’t realize my own imperfections and how I come across to them. Great food for thought.
Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing, Tina. ❤️
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Come, and bring your light!
Thank you, Lord for coming and thank you that you will come again!
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