The First Day of Spring 2008 - The first official day of Spring and love is in the air!
Age 21, North Vancouver
A beautiful day in the hands of the Lord. I felt more able to believe and rest in God's promises to guide today. Reading through Jim Elliot's biography ["Shadow of the Almighty"] is sure a faith booster and inspiration to walk more closely with God. He was my age. Oh to know the Scriptures and hymns like him!
I read a chapter of Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts, which spoke of the components of love: passion (biological), intimacy (emotional), and commitment (cognitive/willful). I wondered whether we could apply this to our relationship with God as well. Passion - closeness, warmth, the joy of His presence. Intimacy - surely He knows every part of us, every thought. It is up to me to get to know Him better. He is literally an open book. And then also commitment . Truly I was bought for a price on Calvary and now belong to Christ. In salvation I accepted Him as my Lord, Master, forever. His steadfast love and faithfulness is who He is. No matter how I feel at a given time, I am His and He is mine. What a wonderful thought. The bride of Christ. How can so great an honour be fathomed? It truly delights my soul tonight.
I'm also deeply needing to praise my gracious Father for allowing such a sweet conversation with Brad tonight. [...] I asked him how he felt to be turning 24 this year. He said scary, like thinking about having his own home, being married, such huge responsibilities. I told him he wouldn't be alone. He told me he wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.
Must go pray to my Father.
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