But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV)
Days can grow long and weary being a follower of Christ Jesus, but the reward of obedience is worth the sacrifice. This will not always be an easy task. Some days it feels as if the walls are crushing in with no air to take in…….. yet we press through.
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8, 9 NIV)
To the feet of Jesus I take a seat and allow him to feed my soul as I rest in his presence. My heart desires to fulfill the calling the Father spoke over me and in me to do. There is nothing I say or do righteously that is of my own thoughts or will but that of His. I’m just a broken vessel wanting to be used so that I may glorify His name and draw many to The One who is able to save and set free just as he has done for me.
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NIV)
May we all remember that this ministry we take on is not about us, but about Jesus. May we boast not of anything we do in His name. It is the Holy Spirit who resides in each of us ; he inspires us to write, talk and teach the Word. Think not highly of yourself and of your “genius” ideas. We have been blessed with these gifts from the Lord to use accordingly. All glory and praise is for Him.
I exhort you to keep pressing forward dear brothers and sisters in the Lord. This journey is long and will not end until we are called home. Yet still the Word of God will not go out void. Seeds have been planted and the harvest will be plenty in due season whether you are present to see the fruit of your labor.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9 NKJV)
Living Simply In Abundance 
Amen. Thank you, Terra, for this.
Lord, fill us! You are the Word. Live in us, so that our thoughts, words and deeds flow out of you and reveal you and ARE you! We want more of your Holy Spirit! That is what carries us through! You are our Sustainer, our Provision and our ever-present help. Be high and lifted up in and through us. Mold us into your image, so that ALL can see YOU!! In your holy and precious name, Jesus – Amen.
Amen! That comes with a Hallelujah too! I was blowing drying my hair and seen your message and I was singing this song about pouring of the Spirit. Gosh I need to look up the song now! Thank you Natalie for always lifting up the Lord with me! It is well with my soul and it rejoices! Bless you dear sister!
P.S. You are 2nd blog today posting on this Scripture (Jeanne @ Women’s Window also did!). God is really speaking through this passage today. Let us listen to what He is saying…
Oh my goodness! That’s Jeanne’s blog. I will have to go read it. The Lord is moving. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this! I haven’t had a chance to read many posts. I am in the middle of blow drying and flat ironing my hair! lol.
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Timely! Anointed! Thank you so much for this WORD…
Praise be to God! You are welcome Sis! 🙂
I’m so thankful I found your blog. This was truly an inspiring and motivational post. You are so right … we need to press in and press on. 😀
Look at how good the Lord is! Welcome to my blog fitztrainer! I appreciate you taking the time to read the post as it left you inspired. Glory to God for he is good and timely in the things that we need. Blessings to you and I look forward to seeing you again. 🙂
Hey Terra, an awesome post! You are so right, we must not lose heart. Although faced with challenges that sometimes seem tough to overcome…Thank God for Jesus who gives us strength to keep moving forward in spite of what it looks like. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Liz! God just amazes me. I pray that we continue to hold on and never give up. Blessings to you!
Lovely word, Terra.
Thank you, pattisj. I appreciate your kindness
Amen and Amen Terra! Living in abundance of that flow is the way to go! Happy Resurrection Sunday and God bless you !
Sherline 😀
Hey Sherline! Amen with ya! Thank you for everything. My Resurrection Sunday was a blessing indeed. I pray yours was blessed as well! 🙂
It is always good to be reminded of where our focus should be…thank you Terra.
Umm hmmm….. I agree! Thanks Ro and you are welcome.
Let us join together in “pressing forward to the prize”, dear Terra! The prize of life eternal, with love and grace abounding. Let us shed so much light into all the dark places of this world that we will all win the prize together!
Amen Sister! Thank you for the blessing of words and encouragement for us all!
Great post, thank you for sharing.
“I’m just a broken vessel wanting to be used so that I may glorify His name and draw many to The One who is able to save and set free just as he has done for me.”
That was a great thought, could not agree more.
Blessings
Greg
Thank you for such kind words Greg. I appreciate you stopping by to read.
Blessings to you,
Terra