June 15, 2008

  • Take Delight

    I can of
    mine own self do nothing…I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father…John 5:30  Jesus delighted in doing the will of the Father…His life, His sustenance was found in doing His Father’s will…He is our example…

    Synonyms for Delight: Cheer, enliven, elate, exhilarate,
    gladden, inspirit, animate, raise the spirits, inspire; perk up; put in good
    humor; cheer the heart, rejoice the heart; 
    give pleasure.
     
    Transformation begins in the mind. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he... 

    I can choose to delight in doing the will of my Heavenly
    Father for His ways are     perfect, holy, productive, happy, joyful, filled with
    love, life-giving, healing, energizing and of eternal value.          I can be excited about a new day that I can
    walk with Him, a new day He will lead me through, a new day of opportunities, a
    new day of growth – physically, spiritually, mentally, relationally.  All found in Him and all mine – free for the
    taking if I will just come to Him.

    What do I have to lose? 
    Not much and certainly nothing that compares in value to what I stand to
    gain.  I lose only my own selfish ways,
    my cluttered living and muddled thinking, fear and frustration, and transitory
    pleasures. 
    “God does not require us to
    give up anything that it is in our bests interests to retain. In all that He does He has the well-being of
    His children in view.” SC46

    Why do we focus on and fear what we will lose instead of taking
    delight in and focusing on what we desire to gain? 

    I am choosing delight today – will you join me?


    Sabbath gifts I took delight in yesterday:

    21.  Hot cereal coffee made for me by my dh on a cold morning

    22.  Sunlight on the tree tops

    23.  Early morning light

    24.  Unhurried time with God

    25.  My Thompsons Chain Reference Bible

    26.  The book Steps to Christ

    27.  Being able to give my family breakfast in bed

    28.  Sweet red apples

    29.  A drive in the country

    30.  A visit with my Dad

    31.  Primulas in my garden

Comments (8)

  • i will choose delight today...even in the difficulties of life and what the day might bring....thank you.

  • I , too, love my Thompson Chain Reference Bible.  Number 30 sounds so nice... a wonderful way to enjoy the Sabbath.  Enjoy every visit with him~

    I'm off to read in Colossians and Luke ... and trust that the Lord will help me to delight in Him no matter what is going on around me.

  • I will choose delight today too! Thanks for the Reminder!

  • Oh thank you for this post!  There is so much to muse on.......why do we live life so downcast and make it so burdensome at times when we have it all with a Father who delights in us and wants to do what's best for us always?  Does it all come down to a lack of faith?  Blessed Lord's Day to you. 

  • Wonderful Sabbath gifts....and three cheers for Thompson Chain Reference Bibles!

  • A wonderful post, Coleen! Yes, I'm joining in with you! How can we not choose to delight in our Heavenly Father!  I enjoyed reading through the Sabbath gifts from Saturday ... and #24 is a delight to me!  Also, thank you for posting the One Thousand Gifts--A Holy Experience website ... a 'gratitude journal' sounds like a good thing to begin ... I do believe I'll start on my list very soon!  He delights in blessing those who live with a heart of gratitude!  And, thank you for coming by ... also for subscribing to me this past Friday. You have a blessed week, delighting every day, in Him!
    ~ Deborah <><

  • What a wonderful post. I always love how you are so up beat and cheerful. I love your attitude! Thanks for always being so happy and loving too! Thanks for your prayers also. How are you doing? How is your family doing? Please write when you can. I gave a wee bit of an update on my site. I choose delight today too. Thank you for that Colleen. Love and hugs!

  • Thank you for the gentle reminder and tender thoughts. SO I also choose delight today...which I really really needed to do. Thank you dear Coleen. Oh my where do you live that your family is enjoying cold mornings and primulas! I am enjoying cooler mornings after 90 degree days and sunflowers. blessings dear.(I love Andrew Murray as well!!)

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