Abandoned

This is the second year that we have had a bird that flies into our windows . . . hard . . . knocking against the glass several times throughout the day.  Apparently, the bird sees its own reflection, fighting the image of the bird.  One thing is for sure, the bird is wasting time and energy. 

How many times do we waste our time and energy because we are self-absorbed? 

The thing is. . . God has a plan for us to live beyond self . . . and it is not reserved for a few . . . it is for all of humanity: He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith (Acts 15:9).

We should be stunned to think about how God is willing and wanting to purify the heart, the core of our being,  from the toxins that prevent us from living to the fullest . . . opening our life to the realm of divine possibilities . . . through the Spirit of God. 

How often  do we think about the fact that God really wants to give the desires that come from a pure heart?  

Psalm 37:4 says: “Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.”  In other words, we receive the desires of the heart when we abandon ourselves to Him.  

Abandon self to God.

Ask God to clear out the toxins.

Live to the fullest.

Receive the desires of your heart.

Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . abandoned to God,

                                      Pastor Kerrie

 (written by Kerrie Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)
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