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Rinse and Repeat

I wrote this nine weeks ago according to the Instagram time log. My soul is currently in deep anguish and these words of mine (really HIS Words to me), are now reminders of HIS Way and healing for my weary soul.

Oh, that I would cling to HIS Truth. Oh, that I would teach our children to look to their Heavenly Father when they cannot hear, feel, experience, be led by their earthly Father!

Amazing how HE prepared me for this time (I hate admitting that...because this all seems SO wrong!)!

Rinse and Repeat....."HE is faithful, but we must be looking for it!"

My prayer is that you would build your life on that solid rock (Jesus Christ), so that when life's storms come your way, you will not be destroyed (Matthew 7:24-25)!

In one instance the temporal things of this world are dashed and the eternal is all that matters!

Here is my post from nine weeks ago:

Then I wake up to a day that tempts me to despair. My flesh is screaming to be ruled by my emotions and insecurities, a gloomy and cloudy day indeed! HE gave me this day to choose HIS TRUTH over the lies of the devil that I am being fed. An opportunity to walk in a deeper faith with HIM, and through HIS Strength. To trust that the Son is fixed behind this passing cloud. HE went before this day to prepare my soul to choose HIM. HE is faithful to encourage my desperate soul, if only I will lift my eyes to the hills, where my help comes from (Psalm 121, Hebrews 12:2). When I am tempted to despair, HE is my hope...HE is the only hope I have (Hebrews 6:19, 1 Peter 1:3)! I stand before the throne of my Father God, beautiful and blameless because of my Savior Christ's Righteous covering (Zechariah 3:3-7, Romans 6:11-13). Is there any greater love and care for me than this? Any better love story you can think of?

I RINSE my soul with these words, volume on high:
"Nothing is impossible
Every chain is breakable
With You, we are victorious
You are stronger than our hearts
You are greater than the dark
With You, we are victorious

We are more than conquerors, through Christ
You have overcome this world, this life
We will not bow to sin or to shame
We are defiant in Your name
You are the fire that cannot be tamed
You are the power in our veins
Our Lord, our God, our Conqueror"
(More Than Conquerors, Rend Collective Experiment)

Then I REPEAT until my heart believes what HE sings over me.
Some days I need the RINSE and REPEAT cycle to believe HIS Truths! Some days the faith comes easier. When the battle is hot, and your soul becomes weary, RINSE it in HIS Truth and REPEAT if necessary! HE is faithful, but we must be looking for it! (Romans 8:31-39 AMP)

Comments

Jacqueline Pate said…
Oh Kristin, such a good word! An encouragement to all our hearts and I pray to yours especially. The Lord has truly given you the gift of writing. Continuing to pray for you all the time. Love you.
September 16, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much for sharing your heart! Your words are beautiful and inspiring. You have no idea how many people are praying for you and your family. I know God is watching over y'all (psalm34:18). I'm praying you feel His presence and love.
September 16, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Unknown said…
Thank you sweet Jacqueline! Your prayers are always welcomed!
September 22, 2014 at 11:42 PM
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