katie rose writes

This word has been buzzing in my brain for about four months now. Ever since a group of lovely ladies from church & I began studying Ruth. She found favor in Boaz's eyes. Then we studied Esther. She found favor in the king's eyes and the eyes of all who saw her. Now we're in Nehemiah. He found favor in his king's eyes. I've also been reading in the Old & New Testaments in my daily reading. Joseph found favor in Egypt. Moses found favor in God's eyes. Naphtali (a tribe in Israel) was said to be "sated with favor." Mary found favor with God-she was called "the favored one." Jesus had the favor of God and of man. Jesus came, as a fulfillment of Isaiah 61, "to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Last night I finally (don't know why it took me so long) looked up the word's meaning. Instead of justice, goodwill. Excessive kindness-beyond what is due. Preferable treatment. To be approved. Overgenerous ...

I've been learning a whole lot about love lately. So, instead of studying for a moment, even though I have so much to do, I just want to sit at the feet of my Jesus and learn more about love . This is the verse He brought to mind this morning. 1 John 3:1. "See what love the Father has lavished upon us, that we might be called children of God! And that is what we are!" That is SO much better than receiving a dozen roses, eh? Or some candy. Maybe a kiss. Whatever. God has lavished love upon us. While we were still sinners He did this (Romans 5:8). I rest in that truth. That true love is ONLY from God. Whether you are in a relationship or not, that should rock your world. You are loved with an unfailing love . So the question is, What are you doing about it? And the answer may be found in Mark 12:30. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." Tonight at Vision, we went th...

So, life has been crazy busy lately. I know everyone says that, but for real life. I'm a bit drained. But better now. I am currently finding peace right here right now. My heart is worshiping (now playing: "Forever Reign" by Hillsong...I'm on a Hillsong kick). My mind is at rest (between two tests already taken this morning, two more in the next 24 hours). His Word is being brought to my mind continually right now. His presence is here beside me, I am resting in His arms. Let me just blurb for awhile, about many different things. Philippians 2:17--"Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering up the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all." This phrase keeps coming to my mind. God is using me. I'm being transformed into His image, day after day. The veil has been removed. And I pray my face shines like Moses' did. But that people won't hide. But that God will draw them closer to Himself. Being p...