a tear slid down my cheek. one isolated sign that something was broken in me. a wound. a gnawing pull against my heart. someone said i was self-absorbed. and wrapped up in stretching my own victories for all to see. what do we do when someone hurts us? when we believe it's unfair? i have learned that there is ALWAYS a pocket of truth in EVERYTHING someone says to me. to take heed. evaluate. ask God to reveal it to us. people were crushing me against a book table following an appearance. books thrust in my face to be autograghed. for a few moments, it was scary. no air. trying to catch my breath. men were pushing the crowd back when a young man yelled... you are a complete phony. i do not believe one thing you said on stage tonight. it was hollow and empty. there was an audible gasp. in the massive crowd.. around me. shock. i stopped. looked at all the faces. it was that guy to the side. i just knew it. he slipped away. it was a reminder that i am flawed. that a meek spirit is what matters. to keep my heart..my eyes..on Jesus. keep running the Race. take the blows. understand it is a part of the battle between good and evil. darts and arrows puncture us. but Jesus interrupts to protect us. He is the Victor. and we are His. Truth prevails.  photo used by permission copyright Judy Silverstein 2009 scripture reference taken from NIV version |
Monday, March 15, 2010
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I just learned that the man who stuffed a contaminated, vinegar soaked latrine cleaning sponge into Jesus' mouth was actually trying to shut Him up...That is what the enemy does whenever God's people are speaking truth and love. Ann, know the Lord is leading you along the narrow road that's sprinkled with painful pebbles... only adding to the joy reserved for those who follow Him.
I read this entry. I gasped for air. The man's comment, a lie straight from the pit of hell and a dart from the evil one. Cling to God's truth about you!! <3
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