righteousness
Hungry? Thirsty? Cancer?
Jesus promises blessedness not to the perfect, but to those who seek to be perfect. The distance between you and your goal of holiness doesn’t matter, as long as you are on the journey. Anticipating your favorite meal is almost as sweet as the eating of it; desiring it and knowing it is prepared and waiting for you when you reach home is motivation to get home quickly.
So it is with righteousness. Picture it, let nothing deter you from your goal; know you will reach it. Want it so badly you won’t settle for anything else. Try this out and see if you feel blessed.
I am blessed by all your care and prayers. I have been scheduled for surgery on October 6. The surgical oncologist will remove all my female organs, and test them to see the extent of the cancer. I’ll hear two weeks later the outcome of the biopsy. The dr. seemed very hopeful that the cancer is contained within my uterus. YAY!
In the meantime, your prayers hold me. Thank you. I hunger and thirst for righteousness and health. Amen.
First Tuesday of Advent – what makes God mad
When you look around at the dark and lostness of this world, Advent reminds us that there is a final chapter to be written, one where God restores justice and righteousness. This chapter is being written today, in your life and through your life into the world.
MM 12/2/14 What makes God mad from Debby Bellingham on Vimeo.
sin and Righteousness
Burnt offerings and religious sacrifices are accpetable to God as long as they are expressions of our grateful dependence upon God’s righteousness and not an attempt to earn God’s favor.
MM 11/13/14 sin and Righteousness from Debby Bellingham on Vimeo.