Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross (Heb 12:2)

A joy so great He willingly and intentionally endured the cross. The joy of reconcilliation, of restoration, of adoption, of drawing us to Him into an eternal and unbreakable relationship where we may abide in His presence and enter into the joy of unbroken, continual fellowship with the Creator and Lover of our souls. A love so amazing . . . Jesus, Messiah, Name above all Name, Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel 

I choose You!

Abba, sitting here this morning, thoughts drifting in and out, waking early, wanting to be still, wanting to hear Your voice and just sit quietly in Your presence. Realizing how I tend to over think things and hang on when I need to let go. The need to have times of playfulness and joy. To really trust that You have all things – all my concerns, fears and worries – safely in Your hands. To rest in Your peace that passes understanding. I choose these things today, now, at this moment – to live and rejoice in Your presence, which is always with me, in me, surrounding me. Whom shall I fear or what can come against me that isn't first filtered through Your loving hands. You do the impossible and provide a way where there is none – your part the seas and calm the storms - and calm the storms in me. I am Yours, I belong to You . . . and oh, how I adore You.