WOYWW: Because I'm Jesus' Friend!

 On my desk early this morning?

The little feature about my favorite things

in the August issue of Real Living magazine.

Here is a bigger photo. 

I have to confess I am quite happy about it!

 I like seeing my art journal, my funny stuffed toy,

my Hurom juicer, my craft desk, my books ...

Well, I can't stare at it forever, 

as I have to start my morning right!

After clearing out the magazine, 

this is what's on my desk.

I read from the Book of Ezekiel this morning.

Studying the Bible is fascinating

but it can also be disturbing 

because there is so much controversy

about all sorts of things!

Take this verse in Ezekiel for example,

which in my Bible translates to:

"Mark a "Thau" on the forehead..." (Ez. 9:4)

and those with the mark will be protected from being slain.

St. Francis of Assisi said, "The Tau is exactly the same form 

as the cross on which our Lord was crucified on Calvary,

and only those marked with this sign

will obtain mercy..."

In some Protestant Bibles, the "tau" is removed,

and it just says "mark".

Whatever. When we are in Christ, we are MARKED

by His blood, and called by His name!

We are Christians. We belong to Him.

 

When we sell something on Ebay,

the one who is willing to pay the highest price

gets to take the item home, right?

The highest bidder for our life is...ta dah! ...GOD!

He was willing to buy us for the price of the life of His Son!

Whatever the mark on us, it was placed by God.

He paid the ultimate price for us!

 "Unless you turn and become like children..." Matthew 18:3

Jesus told the disciples that we have to 

become like little children or 

we will not be able to enter heaven. 

What are the qualities of a child that Jesus wants us to have? 

The heart of a child is bold, unscathed, 

joyful, appreciative, confident. Yes, confident. 

A child brought up in a loving home 

knows without doubt that he is loved! 

NOT only by his family, but also by God.

 When my son Josh was a toddler, 

I asked him, "Why are you so cute?" 

and he answered within a heartbeat, 

"Because I am Jesus' friend!" 

 How pleasing it would be to our Father if we could say, 

"I am blessed because I am your friend! 

I will look for ways to bless others 

because I am your friend!

 I will look up to you for guidance, 

I am teachable, 

I am humble, I am kind and forgiving

 because I am your friend!"

Yes, a child's heart is simple, not skeptical, not ironic. 

Pure unadulterated joy and gratitude!

 Previous Posts

For my growing collection of 

prompts, inspirations, creative pursuits,

courageous artists and their art,

join me here!

or on Facebook and Instagram

Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a 

peek at desks and projects!

 

I find a lot of inspiration

visiting my friends here:

Testimony Tuesday
Count Your Blessings, Word Art Wednesday, 

Whatever You Want Wednesday

Winsome Wednesdays, Share the Joy, 

Wednesday Christian Homemaking Link Party

What's It Wednesdays, Unite, WholeHearted Home,

 Rubie Tuesday Link Up, Be Inspired

 A Little R and R,  No Rules Weekend Blog Party

What We Accomplished, Wow Us Wednesdays
The Weekly Creative

Thoughtful Thursday,  Hearts4Home Thursdays

Thought Provoking Thursday

Thriving Thursdays with Serving Joyfully

Thursday Favorites, Desire to Inspire Legacy Leaver Thursday

Creative Things, Bloom!
Soul Survival

 

Blessings!

Patsy