Surprise is the wrong word.
But either way, the subject has been brought up to me several times over the last week. It has been really encouraging, but has also taken me by "surprise" -- there we go with that word again!
Maybe my reaction isn't normal. To be honest, I feel like I should be sad. I think some people approach me like I'm about to break, and I wonder why that's expected of me.
Sure, I'm a bit more emotional this week.
Maybe I've cried through a Grey's Anatomy marathon.. or even shed a tear over an episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians during a "sisterly" moment. (I love my sisters, and love to rejoice with them!)
But I think it is because my appreciation for the things God has given me has increased.
It's a decision to be made - to trust God no matter what. It's not always easy, and it's not that I never get sad. I do. I cried when I found out the results.
But even in tears, there is joy. There is trust.
It sounds harsh, but it was said in love, and it's true.
Jesus would rather DIE than live without us.
He has already given us everything!
And I don't deserve anything. Nothing, except for what I have earned. And thanks to God, for his grace and mercy, I don't have to endure that.
Being sad doesn't mean you don't trust God. Jesus shed tears when His good friend Lazarus died (see John 11:32-36). But I don't lose hope. And I don't mean hope that one day I'll have a baby. I mean the real hope. Hope in my savior. Trust in Him.
And this is why. Please listen below.
O the blood
crimson love
price of life's demand
Shameful sin
placed on Him
The hope of every man
O the blood of Jesus washes me
O the blood of Jesus shed for me
What a sacrifice that saved my life
yes the blood it is my victory!
Savior son
Holy one
slain so I can live
See the lamb
the great I Am
who takes away my sin
O the blood of Jesus washes me
O the blood of Jesus shed for me
What a sacrifice that saved my life
yes the blood it is my victory!
O what love
no greater love
grace how can it be?
That in my sin
yes even then
He shed His blood for me!
:O thank you Jesus:
*linking up with the cup 1/2 full link up.
*photos by Authentic Photography
9 comments:
this is a beautiful post kerrie. you are a amazing woman!
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. <3
You are such an amazing person.
You GOT to quit watching Grey's Anatomy, other than that, great post. Glad to be your brother.
Such a beautiful, inspiring post. Thank you for sharing.
I have goosebumps covering my entire body.... Wade is such a WISE man & he married such a wise woman! You two are a great team. Serious though... you are amazing & I don't think I can even say that ENOUGH!!!!! I am so so so blessed to know you & call you friend. P.S. I cry at EVERYTHING. All the time. For no reason at all. I am just emotional. :) Love you so much, lady!
I also have goosebumps after reading this...and tears. Tears of just incredible joy and admiration for the heart that beats within you. Your faith and trust in Christ is something beyond remarkable and amazing..you are truly one of the most amazing women I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I am so proud of the strength and attitude you have. Wade's brother said it so perfectly...Wow. You are a gem in this world Kerrie :)
Thank you Kerrie for being so honest and for opening your heart to your readers. I love your brother-in-law's advice. I finally came to that conclusion myself a few months back and I have to say it has changed the way I think about my situation. And as we all know, changing the way we think has a way of changing us. It may not change the situation but it will change my heart and my mind and how I perceive my trials.
I love your honesty. What you said in this post is so true. Without God we truly have nothing. Thank you for sharing what is on your heart.
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