In Him, there is life made new. There is starting over and there are new morning mercies and there are gifts poured out in abundant supply. Everyday, you are a bride. And Grace is the Daddy who walks you down the aisle.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
Either it’s true, or it isn’t. And if it isn’t, then by all means, carry on. But if you believe it’s true, then you have every freedom to walk that way. It may not be easy and it may not come quick. But do not say that new is impossible. New things have come, indeed. What is keeping you from embracing them?
Beautiful word picture & beautiful post!
I love that verse! It is on my son’s old 1st grade songs CD that we still listen to frequently & I love singing it to remind myself of the wonderful new life He gives! And thank you for the reminder that it isn’t just a one time gift…it is every day, every moment!
Blessings!
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This is a great reminder that with newness come so much potential and possibility. It’s so easy to mourn what was old, lost, to miss the changes that were made to what we once thought were normal.
This is a good lesson for me. When we moved to Italy I knew that things would be different, but I dont think I really allowed myself to realize how different and how much adjustment I would need. Battling homesickness, and learning a new lifestyle of slowing down is something I still struggle with. I need to remember that new doesnt mean impossible, new just means a whole other possiblities I have yet to discover.
I love this 31 Days of Grace series, looking forward to tomorrow and the rest of the month!
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I so often say, “Either I believe it or I don’t.” That one question answers so many others.
Thanks for this beautiful reminder!
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Good question…maybe I don’t feel like I deserve Grace…but that is where faith comes in and I take the leap and jump in the ocean of grace…
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hey sweet friend. beautiful, simple truth. this was the first verse i ever memorized as a believer, and i’m so glad i did. i’ve needed to remind myself of it everyday.
i was just thinking about you…let’s chat today. love you.
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I am loving your posts on grace. Over the past several years I have tasted grace and long for everyone to feel its embrace! Our God is good! Have a wonderful weekend.
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“Grace is the Daddy who walks you down the aisle” i love this… it is such a beautiful picture of Christ walking us down the aisle to meet our hearts desire in Him…
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It’s never come easy for me to forgive myself for past mistakes and shortcomings, no matter how far removed they may be. I tend to beat myself up at least once a week, even knowing that I’ve been forgiven by a gracious God, and that He won’t hold it against me ever again. I think it’s just part of the human nature, and perhaps one of the consequences of bad behavior. But I love the photo you used here. I sort of had an epiphany. We can wear a white dress, whether we deserve to or not, because Scripture points out that His blood washes us and makes us white as snow. I love this.
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Thanks for this lovely post, it completely took me back to my wedding day. God’s so often been the Father i never had, and you expressed this so simply and beautifully.
Your words are full of fresh hope and timeless truth. “Every day a bride?” Such a beautiful way of looking at things.
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You know I’m really really really enjoying this Grace series. I quoted the Le Mis post to my friend this week “How do you know I’m not going to murder YOU?”
and I have to say that you talk about heavy stuff in a merciful way, in a way that makes it crystal clear and full of g.r.a.c.e…so I guess it’s appropriate that you do a series on it.
I haven’t gotten much computer time lately so I have some catching up to do. BUT I did get to catch up on some chuck (I’m behind again so don’t tell me). I liked last season better…so far.
Because, I know you were dying for my opinion on it.
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saw this quote today emily and thought of your series… “The law tells me how crooked I am, grace comes along and straightens me out.” D.L. Moody
happy weekend.
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Ohhhhh so true ~ I appreciate the visual. I do!
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Lovely post. This is my favorite so far in this series. Thank you for acknowledging that it’s often hard and slow to come. But it is possible!
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There are days, reading your blog, that I wonder if talking with you wouldn’t be rather like talking to myself. Would the two of us make a crazy?
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Thank God new is possible. But the old ways are easy, broken-in-shoes ways. Sometimes it feels so hard to leave them behind. And yet they don’t work well, despite the comfort that seems to come from the familiar.
Oh, God, help me learn the new and better. Please.
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