Learning to live in truth and freedom and being willing to be changed by His truth isn’t all unicorns and rainbows. There is much struggle and conflict in the process, but thats because refining is not a cakewalk. In the middle of it, though, there is peace because you are in God’s will even in the trial you know you are in the right place because you are being shaped into a vessel of honor. Two phrases that were super impactful for me in the early days: “This momentary light affliction is working in me a greater weight of glory.” Yeahhhh…. what seems to be HUGE trial is really just a light affliction that is fleeting (even though it seems like it’s dragging on and on). And the glory it works in the eternal realm is immeasurable eve though I may not see the results in my lifetime. That’s the walk of faith that Hebrews speaks of. The other is: “Even in my weakness you find me beautiful.” Learning to accept myself and understand that He not only loves me but actually LIKES me even in the middle of my mess was a huge assurance and self-identity affirmation moment for me.
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Choruses and words from IHOP-Michiana Wednesday night team on 12.13.17
I know who I am because I know I am loved by the King. Fill my mind, heart and soul with the truth of your word. There lies my hope. I depend and rely upon it for it brings me life. Let your truth come to my most inward parts, deep deep into my heart … you word — it is pure. Oh that I would have power to speak your words and defend your truth – that I would have the right thing to say at the right time That my words would just be your words. Don’t let your words escape me. I hold them tightly. Let them never depart from me.
Your word is my hope, my life and salvation. Your word is my hope everyday.
Your truth is my freedom. I need your truth. We give you our ears to hear your truth, your voice.
Your truth will never change, so let it change ME!
We don’t want to be in the dark any longer — no longer living in deception. We must live in your truth. Jesus you are the only one who can give us the truth that we need. Let it be undeniable and clear. Your word is perfect and stands firm in heaven. Your word converts my soul to be a house full of truth; a house full of light.
Just like you are faithful, I want to be faithful until the end.
I cherish your commandments and joy in walking in your ways as I meditate and keep your Word.
I will let go of myself so that I may follow your word. I will let go of my own ways. Let us be living epistles so when we open our mouth, truth — YOU — would come out. For You are the word made flesh. It’s You in us, us in You. It all comes together and fits perfectly. Oh that we would fit perfectly with you!