power of persuasion. never waver.
my greatest fear should not be in disappointing those around me, but disappointing the One who created me. because often times we are capable of hearing our own desires more so than those of our Lord, it is quite possible that we are going to disappoint one or two people along this journey we call life.
and it's funny how persistent people are capable of being so that you might, perhaps compromise your principles. i beg of you, do not waver. never underestimate the power the Lord has. the strength He gives is more than any persuasive words ever will be, more powerful than any charming hero might pretend to be. and our momentum builds and builds and we understand the great strength of the Lord until the moment of truth arises and you hear those words that catch you off guard and make you question, only slightly, about the situation, "i'm disappointed," so pityingly that a tiny thought of compromising to please those around you, though you know you shouldn't, creeps into your mind. and you become vulnerable. it's happened to everyone. it will if it hasn't. the part that counts isn't whether or not you get yourself into those situations, it's if you trust the Lord enough to give you the strength to get out.
i felt more than compelled to pray this evening. that prayer saved me a lot of trouble. God blessed me with the gift of His stubbornness. and i used it. His guidance and my prayer that i might remain obedient saved me the dragging sorrow of regret that may come with tomorrow's passing. praise the Lord for His unending mercy. my Faithful One, i will never let you go. thank you.
and it's funny how persistent people are capable of being so that you might, perhaps compromise your principles. i beg of you, do not waver. never underestimate the power the Lord has. the strength He gives is more than any persuasive words ever will be, more powerful than any charming hero might pretend to be. and our momentum builds and builds and we understand the great strength of the Lord until the moment of truth arises and you hear those words that catch you off guard and make you question, only slightly, about the situation, "i'm disappointed," so pityingly that a tiny thought of compromising to please those around you, though you know you shouldn't, creeps into your mind. and you become vulnerable. it's happened to everyone. it will if it hasn't. the part that counts isn't whether or not you get yourself into those situations, it's if you trust the Lord enough to give you the strength to get out.
i felt more than compelled to pray this evening. that prayer saved me a lot of trouble. God blessed me with the gift of His stubbornness. and i used it. His guidance and my prayer that i might remain obedient saved me the dragging sorrow of regret that may come with tomorrow's passing. praise the Lord for His unending mercy. my Faithful One, i will never let you go. thank you.