Remember!

So I've come to the conclusion that I'm not a good blogger! I have so many pictures and thoughts that get lost in translation and never make it to be posted. But this morning I had something laid on my heart, so I wanted to post it today so I could share what I am learning. If you didn't know already, I love to write. I've been journaling since I was in middle school and sometimes it comes out in poems and such. I'm not the best writer but it really isn't for anyone else anyways. Normally I just share pictures and updates but I decided to share a little more this morning. I've recently been wrestling with doubt or really just a lack of faith. I think it is a nature response that every Christian battles with through seasons and then we get a fresh breath of faith from the Word and a renewal of our spirit. That was this morning and this is what flowed out that I want to share.  

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Remember, soul remember the darkness. Look back to the height which you fell. Open the eyes of your heart and remember the brokenness. For in the broken darkness you can see the light, the love, the mystery of Christ. The one who stepped out of glory into utter meakness of flesh, took on the brutal weight of your sin, and wrapped you in righteousness. 

Oh soul, remember! 

There is nothing good in you but Christ, who redeemed your life from the pit. He breathed life into your lifeless body. He filled your fragile body of clay with the precious treasure of the Holy Spirit. And allows His very righteousness to shine out of you for the glory of God! 

Oh soul, don't your remember?

Worship Him, the only One who is worthy! Set your heart on heaven. For what does this world have to offer but the grave? Live for the One who resurrects from the grave. Who loved you in your sin so you wouldn't stay there. 

Oh soul, remember! Oh soul, worship! Oh soul, love! 

For He is worthy! For He came & redeemed you! 

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"When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with the immortal, then the saying that was written will come true: 

"Death has been swallowed up in victory." 

"He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 

Therefore, stand firm...let nothing move you...always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord...

because your labor is not in vain when you labor for the Lord! 

1 Cor 15:51-58

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This scripture in 1 Corinthians really stood out to me this morning and the scriptures again strengthened my faith and my spirit! It is crazy that the Lord can do so much in my heart and yet I have seasons of little faith.  I felt like the Lord was speaking to my heart this morning to call me to "remember." Because it is in remembering where I have been and what he has done that causes me to worship and praise the One who is worthy! That is what this season is for...right? Remembering what Jesus did when he came to the earth and celebrating not only his life but his death and resurrection! I'm so grateful! So honored to be apart of his family and given the privilege to love and serve him with my life. Now I just need his grace and mercy to teach me what that is to look like every day! :) And we have the Word and the Holy Spirit to teach us...our part is to take time to listen. 

Love you all and Merry Christmas!