Dark but Lovely..

As I was sitting in a quiet place the phrase "DARK but LOVElY" came to me. I found this to be very profound because in that moment I realized that this is the way God sees me. It constantly reminds me of helpless I am without Jesus. When He died on the cross..He died for my darkness and though I am still dark it is His blood that makes me lovely

songs of solomon 1:5 uses this phrase...

Its amazing to me how God can look beyond the darkness of our sins and call us lovely. He reminds us that He does not call us by the issues that we face but He calls us lovely... It overwhelms my heart as I just sit and think on where the Lord has brought me from..

Excerise: Take 10 mins.. sit and think of all things that you know are a struggle in your life. Then look up scriptures on how God feels about those things.

This excerise really helped me. As I began to look up the scriptures about how God feels it reminded me that I am incapable of doing ANYTHING in my own strength. It reminded me of how much I need Him.It is only God who can deliver, and it is only God who can set me free. If your looking to find scriptures that agree with your sin then I am sorry you WILL NOT find anything. Yes, our God is a God of love but HE will not tolerate sin. He desires to remove those lesser pleasures that hinder us from loving Him whole heartedly ..

As we begin to examine the darkness of our OWN hearts I guarntee we will respond differntly to other peoples flaws. It always easy to point out whats wrong with someone else until you are face to face with your own wretchedness. The bible talks about our righteousness being as filthy rags to God.

This was just food for thought hope that it got your wheels turning to do some self-examination

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One weak glance..

To even think that my weak love could move your heart O God....
All it took was one weak glance to capture your attention and in the midst of my weakness I realize that you are ever before me. It is in my weakness that i realize my inablity to do anything outside of your presence. In this moment when the pressures of life surround, in the valley of decision you say live.... What am I to do with such love? I finally realize that it is the weakness of my eyes that fill you with great delight. It is when I am helpless gasping for air that you come and breathe life into my frail bones. What am I to do with such love? What is it about me that you should love me in such a way? Beautiful mercy..