A paint color...really God...I love it when God speaks...I love it most when I can hear...He loves it most when I listen and apply...sometimes it takes more than one coat...
I can't help but think of looking across glistening tropical blue water when I consider the name of this paint color. I also can't help but think of seeing my face looking back at me. Unfortunately I think the color from a distance would bring more peace and tranquility than my actual reflection.
We all know that things can seem so different from a far than in your face reality. We all know that we have our days when no one but us and God knows how we really feel. What we are really thinking. What's heavy on our hearts.
We've all done it...how are you? "FINE" we say...when in reality we are hurting deeply but don't even have the energy to share with others or the trust to believe that they really care or have time for "our stuff."
I have those days too but thank God that I have friends and family that always seem to know when I just need a shoulder to cry on, a knee to bow with in prayer, a measure of grace, an embracing unconditional love, a gentle touch, an encouraging word, and sometimes a kick in the pants...
When we are low we are usually the hardest person to face. The person who beats us up the most. Our very own personal bully. We are not doing ourselves or others any favor by wallowing in our self. We have to take heart...remember Who's we are and get back in the race. Back to life...back to serving others.
We need to be like John Birkitt and just hope they see Jesus in us...He came that we might have abundant life...WHOLE...
Have you looked at your "reflection" lately...I have...I don't like what I see...but I know the one who can and will make the necessary changes...I can tell Him everything...I can trust Him...
look in the water...the living water...you were made in His image...
Jesus replied, "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water." John 4:10
This dresser project inspired this day of blogging...Happy Wedding April :)
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