Relationship with God

While so often the physical world that we can see seems like reality, I believe in a greater reality. The reality that God exists and is always with me. The reality that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Eph 6:12). The reality that "we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:37-39). I believe in the reality that some day I will be with God forever...

While everything before my eyes tries to hold me.
I hold onto You.
While this world tries to weigh me down with its burden.
I chose Yours.
While temptations tear at me and offer fleshly pleasure.
I seek pleasure in You.

While even in the Christian culture, disagreements break out.
I find my peace in You.
While theology can be uncertain and confusion may prevail.
I come to you for truth.

You are my light, and my salvation.
Whom shall I fear?
No burdens I bear are too heavy, for I cast my burdens onto You and You give me peace.
No temptations I face are uncommon to man, but in You, I overcome them.
No disagreements, or confusing theologies can turn me from Your love.
I choose You, I desire You, I want You.
Heaven will be for me, wherever you are.
It is not so much streets of gold and pearly gates, but the wonder of your presence that I seek.
It is not morality or religion, but relationship with You.
The focus is not my perfection alone, but in You, my redemption.
I will confess Your name more and more.
You are, and always be, the One that cannot live without.
Love, Sarah

TENSE

My mind has just been going through so many things lately, but today, I may have come across something good...

Have you ever been through a procedure where you are told to relax? The thought is that if you relax, things will be less painful...Which I have found to be true. From shots to women's papsmears to childbirth (my mom's words) to sitting in a chair for an extended period of time (trust me, that can get painful if you're tense), relaxing your muscles can make a huge difference in the amount of pain you feel. I've begun to think that this can apply to not only to the physical realm, but also to the emotional and spiritual realm.

So often, we are emotionally and spiritually tense. We are worried about the future, stressed about the present, carrying around baggage from the past. This approach in life can leave us exhausted, broken, and in a lot more pain than we needed to be if we had just released those things to the Lord...

I have more thoughts about this, but I'll keep turning them around in my mind. I just wanted to put a bit down, because I think this might be worth further examination...

With Love, Sarah