Water rises in lives of uncertainty.
And I see it…
People clinging to anything…
Everything they can find.
Tangible things to keep them safe.
Yet, water comes without restraint. Washing away disposable things.
Accessing cracks of impurities, under doors slammed shut to the Lord and his ways.
Breaking down walls.
And how His grace…when it comes….does not drip….
But floods into dark places.
Cold places. Places long sealed….restricted from His love.
Yet, he loves us enough to not let us be.
As water pour forth…in Him I see. 
Love.
Love washing away…..
Us.
Like a child searching for treasures in the sand.
He strains us gently so that we can stand…
Weightless.
Without clumps of clay.
Pure…
Before the Holy of Holiest of places.
And it says….
“He has called us to be Holy….for He is Holy”.
And I recall, Paul’s last request….
Sanctification.
Free from lives weak with temptation.
Clinging to Maker.
Strained from impurities…
So that all that will be left….
A people….of faith.
Untarnished….Washed pure….
In His hand of Grace.
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& with Jen & Shanda
22 Comments
Once again…just a lovely post. You do such a wonderful job with your pictures illustrating what you are writing about…your are gifted dear friend.
I love…strained…untarnished…washed pure….Amen!
Blessings~
Jen, I loved the message and how you weaved it in so nicely with your pictures! “And how His grace…when it comes….does not drip….But floods into dark places.” Love that!!
Ells – Always an encouraging word. Thank you.
Eileen – Thanks. Still learning how to taking picture and see God’s messages in them….all around. But, sure is fun!
Have a great day you two! ~ jen
Beautiful post! Thanks for the reminder that it is His love doing the washing away of us…and leaving behind faith.
Fonda – Thankful with you this day for His love….that washes so perfectly, so effortlessly, so completely! ~ jen
Washed clean…a people of God! No drips, just a torrent of pure, refreshing water…
m.b.
Love, love, love these words and photos! So deeply beautiful! Thank you. You touched my heart.
So lovely, written beautifully as always. Your last sentence gripped me — In His hand of grace. I’m thanking God for His hand outstretched to me.
m.b. – Oh yes, the sweet refreshment of the Lord…washing us clean.
Cindee – Just love the “heart” in your comment. So glad it was touching.
Blessings ~ jen
Pamela – Yes, His outstretched arm to us….never earned….always extended….continually beckoning us….closer to Him. A beautiful thing, my friend. A beautiful thing. ~ jen
I love this image — being strained of our impurities. This metaphor makes it seem so natural, free from condemnation. Beautiful.
Jen – Yes, oh the blessed joy to be…washed pure…from our infirmities. Thanks for stopping by. ~ jen
This post reminded me of a sweet year in our women’s ministry when our theme was . . . “Drinking at the River of God’s Delight.”
Fondly,
Glenda
Glenda – Sounds like an incredible study. Bet it was life changing! Thanks for sharing. ~ jen
His grace doesn’t drip– it pours. Love that!
I love this; for today I am praying for the floods of water to pour over my soul; heal the hurts and forgive the bitterness. I pray His grace over me. Thank you
Path – The pouring of grace….only from a God so good!
Shanda – Praying with you and for you, my friend. May His arms reach around you and hug you this day!
Beautiful…thank you.
What a phenomenol post. How beautifully written and illustrated. I love the way water flows in all directions to cover dry land, sometimes like our souls. I’ll be back to read more.
Ann
Beautiful post – so much to think about and be grateful for!
Those are so cute!
I love Saturdays, lots of Pinktastic stuff to see. Thanks for sharing yours!
My Pink is here, hope you can come by and see. Have a great week weekend!
Imagine – So glad to have you reading.
Ann – So good to hear. Yes, the fluidity of water…like His love…never running dry…flowing into every crack and pore.
Pat – Nothing better than a thankful heart!
Chub – Thanks for sharing your pink post. Glad you could come by and read mine also.