From Whom All Blessings Flow

The winter has been long, and spring is here:

Two days old.

Freezing snow has been standing in line with warming sun,

A weather conversation of politeness-

"You go." "No really, you go." "No, please you first." "Oh, no, I couldn't."

Thaw. Freeze. Melting warm followed by an arctic blast.

It shows in the river near my home.

With saturated ground, new rain joins the brook which is raging in its pace.

Flooded beyond the banks.

The month has been long, and Easter is here-

Resurrection Day tomorrow.

Harsh burdens and brokenness standing in the presence of God,

A heart conversation of desperation-

"I need you." "You were created to need Me." "Clean my heart." "I have grace for you."

Embrace. Salvation. Love. Forgiveness.

It shows as a light in the darkness of his home.

With saturated ground, this new love joins the life which has been raging at its pace.

Flooded beyond the banks.

Nothing compares to sharing Jesus

With a heart who is searching for His love.

My heart is full and overflowing its riverbanks

Acknowledging the blessings of God.

Our God redeems and saves.

Our God takes crooked roads and makes them straight.

Our God takes broken lives and makes them beautiful.

Life is full of joy and I praise God

From whom ALL blessings flow.

jsi

Celebrate and embrace the amazing love story of God's love in the Resurrection of Christ Jesus. Grasp and know the humbling mystery of God - Christ in you, the hope of glory!

How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance - now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. Hebrews 9:14-15 (NIV)

At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got. But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God's side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence. The mystery in a nutshell is just this: Christ is in you, therefore you can look forward to sharing in God's glory. It's that simple. Colossians 1:21-23; 27. (The Message)