Pick a verse that includes the word “faith” and let it inspire you to share a post.I am drawn often to the words of Paul:
For I am yearning to see you, that I may impart and share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen and establish you; That is, that we may be mutually strengthened and encouraged and comforted by each other's faith, both yours and mine Romans 1:11-12 Amplified
This is why we gather
to build up what the world wants to tear down
to walk beside, look inside
offer a hand, a word, a touch
a glimpse of holy
and to turn our own eyes
back to the Master
This is why we share our words
our wounds and our victories
for as we allow others to see
how we run to His arms
it opens doors imagined closed
so if I seem to have left my clothing behind
inappropriately bare
and transparent
it is for the sake of us all
that I choose again and again
to stand naked here
We shall be humble, together
and more and more His.
Stop by Bonnie's to read what others have shared this week
7 comments:
in your message here and in reading glynn's faith post today, it has all been speaking to me of insight, perspective, encouragement and other things... that God knows that our inside self needs...coming from outside of the self.
in this, we are in "need" of what comes from the outside.
Comforted be each others' faith... Definitely need to meditate on that more. Thanks Karin!
Faith of others does encourage me in my own. I can't imagine flying alone!
Very interesting post on faith. If only more believers would be transparent and share their struggles with one another. We can then encourage one another and turn our eyes on Jesus. It helps to know we're not alone.
A beautiful reminder that we are family. How much is lost in isolation and how much is gained in sharing truth, even in weaknesses. Great post.
Oh, that standing naked, that's what it often feels like. Just like that, in fact.
Thanks, Karin.
Beautiful post! I don't think I've ever taken notice of this verse...
Post a Comment