Monday, June 9, 2008

1 Peter 3:13-17

How gently and gracefully You draw me. How I am deeply moved by Your love for me. It is so easy for me to tell someone I love them. It is wonderful to believe someone loves me. But no one can express perfect sacraficial love, but You. All of my desires You hold in Your hands. By love songs I could be moved to tears for longing, now I smile knowing You fulfill all love songs! You are greater than any human emotion. You satisfy more than a desire fulfilled! You are the lover of my soul. My contentment comes from serving You, because I know it never goes unnoticed, and I desire to hear You say, "Well done". I take comfort in Your plan as a baby takes comfort in his mother's arms... I know I am safe here.

"Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil." ~ 1 peter 3:13-17