I have been very reflective and quiet today because I realized how far I have come spiritually in the past year. This time last year I was a very hurt, angry person. I placed total blame on one person for the pain in my life. I was so angry and bitter that I failed to see my own weaknesses. I became rebellious and did not want to listen to anything anyone was telling me- especially God. I finally woke up one day and realized that I had not spoken one word to the Lord in over a month. This was a horrifying realization. Where was the woman I used to be? The one who was shy but spoke to others boldly about the Lord? The one who made it a priority to pray about everything? I thought, "HOW did I get here?" To make a long story short, God pulled me back to where I need to be. He has revealed to me areas that I need to work on in my own life and I can say that I am closer to Him today than I have been in a very long time. He has done things in my life that seemed impossible and hopeless at the time. I'm glad He did not let me stay away from Him.
"My heart can't see, when I only look at me.
my soul can't hear, when I only think of my own fears.
They are gone in a moment. You're forever the same.
Why did I look away from You? How can I speak Your name?
Lord, come with Your fire. Burn my desires, Refine me.
Lord, my will has deceived me. Please come and free me.
Come rescue this child. For I long to be reconciled to You.
Refine me. Refine me."-from "Refine Me" by Jennifer Knapp
Friday Favorites, 7.4.2025.
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3 comments:
Oooh, that is GOOD. You need to post it on the Bible study blog. Can you do a search on YOUTUBE and find a video of her singing that? Those words?? It's easy...you have to embed it. Right click on the code, hit copy, then on the blog when you post, just right click again and it'll paste. In case you didn't know, although you probably do b/c you're a book nerd like me. I am glad to God brought you into my life. I love you!!!!
This is so awesome Jennie....thank you so much for sharing. These are words I needed to be reminded of as well!
Jennie, i love that you have been so honest here. God will continue to bless you for that and as you walk closer with him, you will see more and more of his hand in your life. Love you girl!!
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