Consider this . . . .

How awesome to consider that the Creator of the universe, unbound in time and space for all eternity, chose to be bound

by a woman's womb for nine months,

by the body of a man that knew weariness and hunger,

by a Roman cross, with His hands and feet pinned by spikes,

by a borrowed tomb . . .

Why? So that you and I might be set free from the problems that threaten to bind us and keep us from fulfilling God's intended purpose for our lives.

. . .  so I can be set free from what binds me . . . .
fear
abandonment
loss
rejection
being alone
selfishness
raw flesh desires
anger
unforgiveness . . . .

 . . .  he died the most degrading kind of execution of death, only to rise again . . .
so that no matter what cripples me ..... binds me can be used intentionally in my life?


What if all the trials in my life were God's mercies in disguise.

These [trials] have come so that your faith . . . may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.  1 Peter 1:7, NIV

What, or who, has . . .

turned on the tap of your tears,

and tossed you in your bed at night,

and preoccupied your waking thoughts,

and blackened your hopes for the future,

and broken your heart,

and wrenched an agonized "Why?" from your trembling lips?

To our heart-wrenched cries of Why? God's ultimate answer is, "Jesus," as He is glorified and magnified in our lives through our suffering. Trust Him. When guilt takes the edge off every joy . . .

when there are no answers to your questions . . .

trust Him when you don't understand.

Trust His heart.

Shepherd, you see my trembling tears and count each one as they fall from my checks and keep them . . ..
I sob for such such wonderful love, comfort and true security...... please make it go from my head to my heart and soul (my heart of hearts)