“Rcubes…What are you giving up this year?” asked a co-worker as I was putting the doctor’s orders in the computer.
“Excuse me?” I asked, not quite sure what she meant by that.
“It’s Lent…What are you giving up? Food? Shopping?” intruded another co-worker in our conversation.
“Ohhh…” I said as I finally got what she meant by that questionnaire.
“I gave up everything long time ago to Christ,” I replied. Both of them with a perplexed look, not comprehending then what those words meant.
I kept working and my mind was busy. I was grateful that God had provided a way of salvation. Through Jesus Christ. Knowing that we are all infected by sin. And we cannot save ourselves with our own efforts.
And now, as followers of Christ, we must continue to keep guarding this truth against the temptation of using service, good deeds, giving, and any other effort as a substitute for faith.
“19 For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God’s approval. So I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ. 20 I, myself, no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.” ~ Galatians 2:19-21
I like your response and the scripture you chose. I was raised in works and am so grateful for grace!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great response Rosel! I loved it!
ReplyDeletePrecious Friend,
ReplyDeleteI love this:
20 I, myself, no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.” ~ Galatians 2:19-21
And you my friend!
Again, the Scripture leaves me wanting to get inside of it more and more and more. Oh how I love Him so.
Big Hugs,
Alleluiabelle
Such an awesome reply sis, love you.
ReplyDeletePerfect and awesome response you had there Rosel. Amen.
ReplyDeleteCongrats sis on being named one of the top 100 blogs of 2009 at the internet cafe. You truly deserve this, love you.
ReplyDeleteGood, thought provoking post. I would not have thought of that response, but it is an excellent one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful response.
ReplyDeleteAMEN....For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God’s approval
ReplyDeleteHave a great day. Blessings, Debbie
Rosel,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wise woman . . . God's woman. You deserve the blessing God is giving to you. Lifting up HIS HOLY name, JESUS!!! So much more of HIM, my friend.
Love You,
Bren
Wow! thank you again for your words. When I read your blog I feel like you have given me wisdom and a big hug.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog honor. Wonderful.
Rosel,
ReplyDeleteI think your simple response spoke volumes in regards to that question. Straight forward and to the point.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
You are in the TOP 100 at Internet Cafe Devotions! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteEvery year Internet Café Devotions hosts Blessed Aroma, a call out to blog readers to nominate their favorite blogs, in specific categories, written by Christian Women. Those with the most nominations are compiled into a list that gives us the TOP 100 Christian Women’s blogs each year.
Your blog was chosen this year in the category of: “Pouring Proverbs 31”. We hope this blesses you as much as you have blessed others!
Thanks for all that you do in your online ministry. Have an amazing day!
I love this post. It sums up how I feel. I just realized from another persons blog that it was lent. I never give anything up for it because I spend each day working to give my all to Jesus. Thank you for voicing this so perfectly! I stopped by because I saw your blog on the list of the top 100 blogs of 2009 in the proverbs 31 category! Congrats!! I am in the same category with you so I thought I'd check out your blog and introduce myself! :) Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDear friends, I had no clue that someone or some nominated my site at Internet Cafe Devotions. I was happy...for the Lord. I pray many remains to be encouraged by His blog, not mine! To God be the glory and I want to thank you all for always coming here and blessing me with your visits! Thank you for letting me know sis Denise and sister Amy [from Internet Cafe Devotion] about this special honor. I remain to be a "broken vessel", powered by the One Who can move us. If we allow Him to. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR YOUR UPLIFTING WORDS AND PRAYERS.
ReplyDeleteI like that response!
ReplyDeleteA great answer and post, Dear ~ We are redeemed from the law. Bless you, sweet sister ~
ReplyDeletegreat words. I have one dsire...to please Him...to do His will...not just for one day a week,but always, daily..He is what I want more than anything...and to please Him makes me strong. Tons of blessings to you RCube...I love your posts.
ReplyDeleteRosel,
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend for your comment on the "Esther" post . . . I went through the study of Esther at my church by Beth Moore, "It's Tough Being a Woman". I enjoyed it sooooo much . . . Esther does not mention God directly as you noted, but as you said it was God's plan to use Esther to save the Jewish race. I wish one day I could meet you in person . . . you and I are connected by our HOLY FATHER. You know Rosel you are a lot like Esther. I lift you up to HIM.
Bren
Beautiful responsed my friend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post to remind us that we are no longer under law under but by grace alone.
Praise God!
God bless!
XO
Rosel, perfect response as well. Yes, my desire is to be more like Him and to rely only on Him. Thank you for sharing dear.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite post of yours! I love all your words ... but this one is my favorite! Thank you for reminding me of this ... I have thought alot about Lent and have been struggling with my opinions on it. I needed this today! God Bless your day! Aine
ReplyDeleteBTW, I reposted this scripture card on my FB page...and then I saw that my sister reposted it on her page. This is a big deal. She received the Lord about 4 years ago, but does not have that strong of a walk. I started FB page for just posting scripture because I could see she was getting a daily horoscope. It is really the reason I started blogging at all. Anyway, I thought you would like to see God's continued use of it. Blessings. ~
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post! I love your answer to your co-worker's question. And, to see above LeAnn's comment of how the scripture you posted is still being used and passed along for others to see is even more amazing. I'm going to use the same scripture and place it somewhere on my blog, so that when people happen to drop by, they will read it and it will touch their hearts, or better yet, will they themselves ask God to come into their hearts and lives.
ReplyDeleteSuch a blessing. Thank you so much for posting this!
Georgia