Mine
by Cathy Vinson |
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What is in a soul that will break out and exclaim "Mine is...!"?
What sort of possession has occurred to call that out? Isn't there in every day that
which presents itself closest to our heart, when acknowledged to God becomes
"mine?"
Life is so full. One moment lends itself to the next, joy then sorrow, etc. Who can know
it, who can have it? We go through the day accumulating events and impressions, ones that
will run through our fingers like water if not acknowledged to God. Matthew 6:4,6,18 speak
of our Father "who is in secret" and "sees in secret." It is here
where life is transformed from runaway water to a thread that weaves into a story and
becomes "mine."
Farjean wrote the above phrase in a song as it escalates to verse 3: "Mine
is...!" She has been acknowledging the steps of her God in the new morning and now
realizes she has gained it as hers.
Let us not lose through our daily noise and busyness that which is meant to be ours. We
may even pray a prayer that calls Jesus into that locked up, dark territory. "When
you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them" (Mk 11:24). As the
Shepherd comes back with that lamb upon His shoulders (Lk 15), who can steal away the
elation of answered prayer? "you shall have..." It is mine.
If there is any type of possessiveness favorable in this lifetime might it be sought here,
the reward of the God who is in secret.
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