An Accessory Faith?
My beautiful friend Carol Davis, said something this past weekend at the end of She Speaks that pricked my heart. If I remember correctly, she said she used to have an "accessory" faith. Now it's a "necessity" faith. Whoa. How long have I worn my faith as an accessory. Can it be easily removed, broken, repaired, changed. Worn when and where I deem appropriate; on special occasions only. My accessory faith can adorn me, providing an exterior "bling", but is it real?
I am challenged by her statement. I want my faith to be a necessity NOT an accessory. Not something that can be easily removed and exchanged or put away in a box to be forgotten and discovered at another time. I want my faith, my love and worship of Jesus Christ, to be so necessary that I cannot take a breath without Him.
I've been reading in Isaiah this week. Isaiah 42:16 (NLT) says, "I will lead blind (Dawn) down a new path, guiding (her) along an unfamiliar way. I will brighten the darkness before (her) and smooth out the road ahead of (her). Yes, I will indeed do these things, I will not forsake (her)." (emphasis mine)
Isaiah 42:20 (NLT) - "You see and recognize what is right but refuse to act on it. You hear with your ears, but you don't really listen."
Isaiah 43:1-4 (NLT) - "But now (Dawn), listen to the LORD who created you... the one who formed you says, Do not afraid, for I have ransomed you, I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. .... you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you."
What a beautiful love note!
I woke up this morning to this song on the radio... Not a coincidence, not at all! So reminded to look for blessings or "b-lessons"(a lesson that is a blessing) in those deep waters and rivers of difficulty.
Next time, I will talk about fall 2011 accessories... can't wait!!
Blessings!
Dawn
