We are one body...

 1 Cor 12:12-27 

We are all one body; many parts, one whole. 

Last night a powerful storm blew through so this morning's task is clean up. Thankfully we had no damage; just tree debris (albeit a lot of it!!) 

A dear friend told me that a mutual friend had more extensive damage, and that her husband was headed over to that home with his chain saw. 

At first I thought what a good friend he is (they are) but then I thought if it had been me who needed the help, he would have been on his way here to help me. 

I broadened my thoughts to the body analogy that Paul expounded upon in 1 Cor 12.  These friends are part of *my* body, and are part of my faith family, my faith church. We function best together when one part is helping another in need. 

It's the way it's supposed to work. Helping one another, encouraging one another, edifying one another, praying for one another. 

I am so thankful to God for these friends and others in my faith family that I feel connected to and a part of. 

Thank you Lord, and I pray Your blessing on them as they minister to others. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤ 

He is our Blessing

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The closer we get to God, the clearer we see our depravity. Like Isaiah, when he saw the glory of God, said "Woe is me, a sinful man"! 

God have mercy on us. 

We know that God is holy. We know it in our minds. But when our spiritual eyes are opened, and we see His holiness with our spirit, we stand in awe and amazement that He is still, in spite of it all, for us. That He sent His Son to live among us, and die for the debt payment for our sin. 

God have mercy on us. 

When we realize how we have strayed from the joy of His Presence; when His desire is to have relationship with us, His creation, and we neglect Him and His kindness. 

God have mercy on us. 

He is all that is truly Good. He is Light, Life, Love. He is patient beyond our comprehension and merciful beyond our belief. 

God have mercy on us, your people, your creation, your heavenly saints. 

We love you and adore you as our hearts can. We thank you for your grace and mercy.  You are our God and we are your people. 

Have mercy, dear God.