Daily Devotional for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Have you missed any of our devotionals? Remember they can be found in the Archive section of our Website
http://www.gospelines.com 4Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; 5Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's [strong, overcoming, soaring]! 6The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed. (Psalm 103:4-6 - Amplified Bible) "Soaring Without Fear" Sitting in my comfy wingback chair with newspaper in hand and a cup of coffee, I'm startled by a sudden thump against the large bank of windows behind me. Another of God's creatures, a dove, is learning to fly and has flown directly into the window. This one is wounded and is recovering, but some haven't been so fortunate and that hurts my heart. Interestingly enough, the doves make their home in an old speaker on my patio right outside my window and I watch and listen as the parents build the nest and then take turns feeding their offspring. Before long, the chirping babies venture out, a little at a time, always returning to their "home" and its safety. Their departure and return remind me of my spiritual journey. I may have deviated from His plan for me from time-to-time, but I don't dare venture far from my Father who provides comfort, guidance and the love to help me soar. I am often wobbly and sometimes afraid as I continue on my path. I know the route may not be smooth, but God is feeding me, as His child and I am safe in His bosom. He is the wind beneath my wings and gently helps me soar above the fray and in my thankfulness, I still continue to pray. Like a wounded bird afraid to fly You've buried your head under your wing Hoping no one would take notice, but I do You see, I've been wounded too I've hit the wall; wings bloodied and bandaged Nerves fragile as I struggle to soar Afraid I'll stumble and fall if I take flight I cower beneath the thought Peering around, I take a few baby steps Inching closer to the edge Trying to get up the nerve to set sail again To spread my wings Lord, free me from myself and open up my heart Help me be unafraid And to unfurl my wings to reveal myself With all its beauty and imperfections as ordained by You GospeLines Prayer: Father, we're hurting and don't want to admit it to You or each other. We're afraid of rejection or failure and don't want to take the risk. Better to remain safe within the confines of our own private prison than extending the hand of fellowship and friendship because it makes us feel too vulnerable. I am still in recovery Lord. Take the bandages off and grant me the capacity to forgive and trust. Remove me from the darkness and allow me to shine the light of Your love again. In His Love, Carla ΓΏ Amen and Amen! O. Addison Gethers e-mail address [email protected] [email protected] twitter URL http//:twitter.com/OAddisonGethers Messenger contact window live/msn messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS rs --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/dbilg?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
