The corners of all her heart she was a wandering Gomerthat was written almost 2 years ago - that's hard to believe. it's fresh in my heart the things that were being pruned away and the idols of man-fearing that were being revealed to me. we are faithless, thankless, hopeless creatures covered by the mercies of God. we certainly don't deserve the lives we live. i'd rather not dwell on the the events of my life in 2009 and the things i've been taught, which so easily sway from emotion to emotion and find difficulty settling on lovely and truthful things. the Lord provides marvelous grace - grace that reminds me of what good things He has done and of His promises that endure our fickle hearts. there is great hope in holiness and in the narrow path. as we become sanctified through the work of the Holy Spirit, we are granted perseverance, we become firmed in our convictions, we are given proven character and a lasting hope that does not disappoint.
who strove fiercely like the wilderness after Baal and all her lovers.
You purchased her with 15 shekels, a lethech of barley, a homer
through blood she returned to seek and fear Your goodness that lovingly reigns above her. - march 29, 2008
2010 is looking to be quite a year. =)
His "marvelous grace" vs. "our fickle hearts"! awesome. THe disparity btwn Him and us is stifling... can't help but be awestruck and worship. He's sure brought you a long way, steph. I'm excited for the upcoming year for you!
ReplyDeleteah, gomer. praise God for including her in the Scriptures ... and hosea.
ReplyDelete"quite a year" -- i agree. can't wait to pray, cry, laugh, and muse through it with you <3