Tag: Kingdom

Flexibility

If I keep up with the stretching, it allows me to be more flexible.

As God stretches me, He is opening me up to see His work. If I can take the time to let Him train me to consider things with His bird’s eye view, I can see the bigger picture — the Kingdom view. Instead of becoming unhinged when things don’t go “my” way, I can consider that maybe His way has a bigger Kingdom yield.

If you make sourdough bread, train for a marathon, or are a vocalist or musician doing your scales you know how important being flexible is. In fact, I would say every vocation or profession requires it. So just transfer what you know about flexibility in your realm and come at it with a Kingdom perspective.

God is always working. May I see His work more clearly each day and in all of my situations.

Disperse the gloomy clouds

Oh, come, our Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by your drawing nigh,
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel!

The closer I am to God, the more joyful I am. I think it has to do with my perspective and how He shifts it to more of a Kingdom orientation. That isn’t to say there aren’t gloomy clouds, but when I am in His presence, the clouds are more easily dispersed.

I love how many spiritual songs and hymns are so relatable! It’s as if these authors have also struggled with similar life situations. We are all human and can learn from the experiences of one another. We are created by the Life-giver and we should be sharing life-giving words with one another.

The closer I am walking with God, the more encouraging I am. His Word fills me up and those words naturally spill out in conversation.

Come, Lord Jesus!
Liz

Oh, Come, Oh, Come Emmanuel
Translated: John Neal, 1818-66