Thursday, May 7, 2009

Falling like rain...

Gratitude and humility are overwhelming me. Pouring down upon me much like the incessant rain that is falling outside my window.

I know that long before this earth existed I was on God’s mind. I was and remain an object of His focus. In Him and through Him, all the broken pieces of my life have been made whole and holy. I bow my head in humility for I know that I deserve none of it. While He has never taken His focus from me, my eyes have not held the same gaze. Yet, still, grace and mercy flow…

I know that I have been placed here and now, much like Esther, for such a time as this. I have been given opportunities to live the life of faith that I profess. In Him and through Him I am equipped for the task. He supplies all my needs, all my strength to accomplish the task He has set before me. I fall to my knees in humility knowing I deserve none of this. While He has the task prepared, I have chosen my own endeavors. Yet, still, grace and mercy flow…

I know that I have been loved completely and sacrificially. Loved to such a depth that I cannot fathom where the beginning differs from the ending. I fall to my face in humility knowing I deserve none of this. While He loves me beyond my comprehension, I fail to love beyond my own irritation. Yet, still, grace and mercy flow…

As the raindrop falls freely from the sky, so does this grace and mercy fall from Heaven.

I cannot stop it.

I don’t want to stop it.

Without it my existence would be unbearable.

With it my existence is given new life.


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15 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for pouring your inner heart out for us.

    Bless you.

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  2. Powerful words! I like your new blog. It's beautiful.

    Have a great day.

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  3. Oh my goodness! Your words and sentiments truly overwhelmed me as they became my words to the Father! Simply beautiful. Thank You for putting into words what my heart joins in speaking.
    Blessings - Lisa

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  4. Amen! I'm blessed with the truthfulness you've shared and it seems to utter the same words I had held for the past...

    We're blessed to have moms who unceasingly prayed for us.

    Mine is up:

    1. TT-A MOM2. Thankful ListHAPPY mOTHER'S dAY!

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  5. sweet sweet post..
    and thanks for your prayers for us as we start this "deployment thing" again.
    Blessings!

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  6. Absolutely beautiful! Moved my heart to its foundation! Lovely words of life!

    I read about the misfortune of losing your blog on Elaine's page.

    Your new blog is stunning, and I love its title. It is so appropriate for you and the words you eloquently pen.

    God has His hands on every aspect of our lives, and I know I'm not telling you something you do not already know. There is a reason for everything. God always has a higher purpose.

    Many blessings to you,

    Andrea

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  7. So sweet and tender, Denise! His grace and mercy do indeed flow, and O Lord, don't ever let it stop!!

    You are such a precious friend!!
    Susan

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  8. "While He loves me beyond my comprehension, I fail to love beyond my own irritation. Yet, still, grace and mercy flow…" Wow!

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  9. Denise - I wish you could pour a little of your poetic words out onto me! You are just a fabulous writer. The words just seem to flow off of your hands.

    Love you sister - Beth

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  10. I loved reading this this morning! Inspiring!

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  11. His love is the most amazing gift I've tasted. When those moments come, when you just "know that you know that you know"--well, they fill me in a way like nothing else.

    I wouldn't trade the joy of my Jesus for anything.

    peace~elaine

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  12. This is so tender and reflects my own gazing heart yet...mercy and grace flows.

    Lovingly,
    Yolanda

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  13. I love reading your words. They were true, humble, very powerful and genuine. Thanks for sharing!!

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  14. I was blessed by your words and how they remind me of how deep and wide God's love and mercy flow.

    And how much I need them every day...

    Thanks for stopping by my place. Come by anytime:)

    Linda C

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