A Long Day

This week marks the 'longest Day and shortest Night' in the Southern Hemisphere. It got me thinking about how long the days stay light for and how awesome it is be experience the long summer days. It also teaches me about how long God chooses to show us his light and Grace. God desires to reveal his love to us for as long as possible. Sadly, there will come a day when God will call all to account, but in the meantime we should all embrace the Grace given to us.

"But concerning Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” - Romans 10:21

2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

As you enjoy the long summer days (or short winter days for those of you in the North) reflect on the graciousness of God. 

Living in Grace
D3LM3

Chaos

Most days the world seems to be in chaos. I wonder sometimes if there will ever be a period of peace and order in our world? Just when I feel as if I have reached rock bottom I am reminded, again and again, that God creates order out of Chaos. God can work a miracle from the mess of our lives and the lives of those around us. We just need to give God space to work and to trust in his divine plan.

2 Peter 3:5-7 - They conveniently forget that long ago all the galaxies and this very planet were brought into existence out of watery chaos by God’s word.

 

Let us bring the chaos of our lives to our Creator and ask him to make something beautiful out of the pieces of our brokenness.

 

Living in Grace

D3LM3

Defining moments - confronting the sharks in your life

We will all face them at some stage in our lives - they are called DEFINING moments. They are moments where we walk so close to the mystery of death that it is almost as if we can look into the LIFE beyond. They are moments that bring our earthly lives into sharp reality and where we do soul searching like we have never done before.

Australian Surfer Mick Fanning had one of those moments over the weekend, where he was attacked by 2 huge sharks while surfing at Jeffery's Bay - and he lived to tell the tale. In case, you missed the whole incident, the photo on today's blog is taken from that incident. I am not a prophet, but I am convinced that Mick will LIVE his life differently this week. I am sure that he will appreciate his family and friends a whole lot more. I am sure he will enjoy his health (and legs) more than he did last week. This is what DEFINING moments do for us - they change us.

2 Peter 1:2 - "I write this to you whose experience with God is as life-changing as ours, all due to our God’s straight dealing and the intervention of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you many times over as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master." (MSG)

Reflection: 
What has been a defining moment for you?
We don't have to wait for a 'near death' incident to appreciate all that we have. Take a moment to thank God for all the blessings in your life.

Living in Grace
D3LM3