Naming, Claiming, and Proclaiming

the Abundant Life

Who am I? Good question. Who am I, really?
A very good question, a soul-searching question.

I am in search of The Abundant Life.
Why choose the abundant life? What is it? And where may it be found?

Join me in my journey to The Abundant Life.

Why desire it? W hat is it? Where is it?

Thought For an abundant day

Mercy

The great irony of God’s mercy is that, as such a grand, noble, and profound reality, it is easy to dismiss, ignore, and minimize it. To do so, however, robs us of great comfort, nourishment, and riches.

Charles Spurgeon reminds us that God’s mercy is infinite, just as God is infinite, and can fortify us in times of trouble, temptation, and when sinking. (Morning and Evening, the morning of August 17)

Psalm 52:8 embellishes the idea of mercy by declaring “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.” Different translations use the words lovingkindness, faithful love, and constant, steadfast and eternal love.

The metaphor of the olive tree is important to recognize. Olive trees are mentioned throughout scripture. They are used symbolically as peace, prosperity, beauty and the relationship between God and His people. The roots of the olive tree grow deep and they surprisingly thrive in the desert. Its importance dates even before Ancient Greek mythology and is referred to as the tree of life, because of the white pigeon that returned to Noah's ark after the flood had an olive branch in its mouth.

Grasp onto this unlimited and unmerited source God’s loving kindness.

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my journey begins daily

today i will...

I begin each day with short reflections based on Study, Prayer, and a commitment to Action (my Bible SPA).

What amazes me is the ease, breadth and depth of these thoughts that can only come from the Holy Spirit. I conclude each reflection with a mention of God’s altar because it is at God’s altar where blessings are bestowed, gratitude is offered, and wholeness is made. And God’s altar may be found anywhere and everywhere, and especially in my heart.

Cleanse The Thoughts Of My Heart

Today I will cleanse the thoughts of my heart by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I cannot do the cleansing myself and so I will allow the Holy Spirit to work within me. With this cleansing, the perfection that Christ commands may begin to take hold. (Be ye...

Bring Someone To Christ

Today I will bring someone to Christ for what only Christ can do. We have many resources to cure many ailments. Many of them actually work. But what of those problems that no one can fix? Where do we turn? The despairing father asked Christ’s disciples to drive out an...

Draw On Christ To Resist Temptation

Today I will focus on the temptations that can kill the soul, the temptations to sever my relationship with God. My armor is prayer and the Holy Spirit within me to alert me to the threats and to intercede for me. And this is possible because Christ is my High Priest....

Creation

by Don Metznik | Aug 20, 2023 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Creation-our world-was created by God then given to us. We did not just fall into it. What does this mean?

Inner Strength

by Don Metznik | Aug 20, 2023 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Inner Strength Is More Beneficial Than Bold Exploits. (Proverbs 16:32) The conquest of ourselves, and our own unruly passions, requires more true wisdom, and a more steady, constant, and regular management, than the obtaining of a victory over the forces of an...