Unveiled By Grace: Who am I? Continued?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Who am I? Continued?

Who Am I?

Derek had a great post with the Samples "Who am I?" and it resonated with me in a few different ways. I do not think it is possible to turn 60 without contemplating life's meaning and it's fleeting nature. It seems like the earth is turning faster and more furiously yet I know that cannot be!

When cancer threatened my life it really got personal...20 more years of life sounds reasonable but 5 or less? Time suddenly seemed not to be a friend of mine.

One of my thoughts in facing the possible shortness of life is how I have not done enough. I have not accomplished what I wanted to with counseling or helping my children, or their children, or doing things for others, or making any kind of difference in this world. I have lots of good intentions that remain undone.
From there, my thoughts go on to how I have let people down with not being kind enough, or sweet enough, or unselfish enough, or you name it!

I cannot explain the answer to all these spiraling down thoughts in a way that compares to the words of this song.

1 comment:

Aunt LauraJune 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM
I just have to comment, dear Sis! My question lately is: 'What is my story, Lord? I am a bit lost here, as there have been some dips and turns in the path." I love the conversation in "The horse and his boy," from the Narnia series. Aslan says, 'Tell me your sorrows.' and then Aslan tells Shasta his story from Aslan's perspective. A friend reminds me, 'We are continually exchanging our perspective for God's.' love you, LJG
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About Unveiled By Grace

The Gospel:
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. - John 14: 6
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. - Colossians 2: 13-14
God, our Father, desires to restore the relationship with Himself that has been fractured by sin. For this reason, He initiated the pursuit of us as sinners, by sending His son Jesus. Jesus lived the perfect life that we could not live and yet was crucified in our place. He died and was resurrected and is sinners' only way to be reconciled to God. Once we believe and put our trust in Jesus, we are redeemed and complete in Him.
Therefore, our faith is not about striving and focusing on ourselves to grow spiritually. Rather, we have freedom to pursue an intimate relationship with the Lord. In and through us, Jesus now lives the life which was impossible for us. Our Father first initiated and continues to initiate the pursuit of believers. As a result, we pursue Him out of a pure desire and motivation to know and delight in Him.
Purpose:

To understand completely:

1) The Gospel: The Gospel of Jesus is not only the starting point of our faith, but it is what empowers us each and every day of our lives.

2) Our Identity: As believers, our identity is firmly planted in Jesus. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. - Colossians 3:3

Vital Verses:

Colossians 1:27 - To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved and gave himself for me.

Romans 5:2 - Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Blog Authors:

Derek: A forecasting and demand planning manager who has three kids under seven and over 10 years of marriage.

Joanie: An exchange life counselor (masters in pastoral counseling from Luther Rice Univ.) who has three adult boys and has been married for over 40 years.