(May I start my post with this: I think independence would look far better spelled 'independance'.)
I just now realized, after having read my favorite blogs for weeks on end, that I haven't done much with this one. Oops. Considering I rely on their frequent posting and never write anything myself, I feel like I'm being a classic teenage consumer - who just keeps right on consuming.
Of course, since sharing my writing may not be the best way to benefit people (I can edit other people's work. Period.) I thought I'd share a couple of (okay, 4) verses that have been really special to me lately. Sidenote: I started writing down verses that stuck out to me after reading my Bible in the morning - I've found a ton of really special ones. It's definitely a great journaling habit to get into! (That's how I found these.)
But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life."
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life."
~Isaiah 43:1-4
What a beautiful love letter there! It gives us such a great reason to worship God - He loves us enough to sacrifice many other people just so we can get to know Him. Sidenote #2: The book "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan gives a ton of insight on the extent of God's love, as well.
If nothing else, just think about those verses for a bit. How very much the God -who bothered to give cells so many different parts - also loves us.
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