Thus far, I've struggled with what to write in regards to my recent chronological milestone, and I've come up with nothing. Then, this morning, when I logged on to Facebook, a dear friend of mine had posted a video of Rev. S.M. Lockridge that our Equipping Pastor had played for us during this past Sunday's sermon. While I have seen this video countless times, I continue to be blessed by it. I shakes me to my core. . .it wells up the Spirit within me to such an extent that I want to shout HALLELUJAH at the top of my lungs. . .and I truly believe that is how I should feel EVERY day as I stand in the presence of my King!
As I begin my 30th year, it is my desire to proclaim, more loudly than ever, the truths and glories of my Savior. . .each day, I want to choose to serve Him more than I did the day before! (Josh. 24:15) When He has work to be done, I want to be the one who says, "Here I am. Send me!" (Isa. 6:8) No more hesitation. No more time out for rationalization. No more need for justification. He asks, I act. . .all because of who He is!
And who is He? I have often written the phrase, "because of who He is," but when it really comes down to it, I have difficulty quantifying that statement. It's not that I don't recognize (as much as my tiny mind can) the AWESOMENESS of my King, but "because of who He is," because He is ALL THINGS to ALL PEOPLE at ALL TIMES, it is nearly impossible to explain Him. This video of S.M. Lockridge's sermon comes as close to explaining my Heavenly Father as, I think, an earthly explanation can get, but what excites me the most is that I KNOW in my knower that it doesn't even scrape the surface of describing an indescribable God. . .the one TRUE God, and the God that I am humbled and honored to serve!
2 comments:
WOW. Oh my goodness, Wow. It has been several years since I watched that clip and as it took my breath away then, it does even more so now. THANK YOU for posting it! I've tried to no avail for years to get it on my ipod,etc. (i wish it could be my alarm clock setting -anyway) Seeing and hearing it here after reading your INCREDIBLE post fires me up! I love your passion, Tish. It's contagious and inspiring and after being around you-even via a blog-I want to serve my King better. You sharpen me, girl. Thank you. And for the record...welcome to the big 30! Happy birthday!!! In all honesty, I like 30's the best yet... I feel much more comfortable and settled :) Love you girl! Hope God does things in your life this year that blow your mind!
Thank you, Sweet Sister! I am so humbled by your words. . .wow. . .thank you!
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