Striving To Be "Christ-Like"!

This card was more than just someone's obedience... this card stopped the enemy in his tracks when he tried to devise another one of his crazy plans last Wednesday night. I went to bed that night rather discouraged and in tears, even though I knew God was going to handle it all; as I rebuked and pushed through the enemy's lies and schemes. The next day, this card comes in the mail addressed to me. Oh, I've held on to the words, written in this card, as God continues to fill me with even more of His perfect peace and unspeakable joy. I've released even more hurt and discouragement to Him that I didn't realize I was still carrying. I've shed tears that have continued to bring healing my way. God spoke to this person to send me this... they obeyed... they took the time to cover the card completely from front, inside, back, and the envelope with God's precious words, comforting promises, and scripture... and God made sure it arrived right on time... the very nex...

Last week I was hearing the words "Jesus Kept" in my spirit. Tonight, after Sunday evening church service, this poem has poured from my soul. Notice that the word “kept” is in the past tense; the keeping was completed in the past. Jesus was keeping us before He ever formed us in our mother's womb. He was keeping us when He took His last breath on the cross. He was keeping us when He left His Holy Spirit behind to be our helper, teacher, comforter, and sanctifier. To be "Jesus Kept" means we are reserved, set apart, taken, spoken for, saved, and held. When we’re kept by Jesus, we are provided for by His everlasting love. In fact, we are the apple of His eye and He is always watching out for us. ♡♡♡ "Jesus Kept" Jesus kept me before I was saved. Jesus kept me when I misbehaved. Jesus kept me when I gave my life to Him. Jesus kept me when the way grew so dim. Jesus kept me when I was down. Jesus kept me when no one was around. Jesus kept me when life was ...