Surfing Right Through

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 You are perpetually fresh water and air overtaking the cacophony of noises and the reek of smoke in a world where California and Canada burn and burn.  Character must be developed as i was not born with character.  It is neither a natural or supernatural gift.  With Your help i will develop the character to suit your needs and the missions You have in store for me.  Will i ever be able to actually bend over and wash somebody else's feet?  Or wrap a child's club foot?.  i have a problem when it comes to watching ads for Mercy Ships and Humane Society.  How i cannot stand such shows popping on my screen like Dr. Pimple Popper.  i must surf right through!  


Someone may observe me at the bus stop or in the library and think i gave up everything in retirement just to read and think.  i would gladly resign from the human race if only there was another one to belong to.  One that would be better.  The Heavenly Race?  i'm trying to be right with God, but hopefully there will come a time when i don't have to try anymore.  The Holy Spirit dwelling within me is more than enough.  God is more than enough!  

The fact that i'm trying to be right with God is a rebellion against the atonement by the Cross of Christ.  My life is a prize to me.  An absolute gift.  My parents were the vessels in whom i was developed.  God wouldn't have allowed them to abort me; but even if they had, Jesus' atonement on the Cross would've covered that.  I'm learning to never look for justice but always be willing to give it.  As a disciple i am a devoted bondservant motivated by love for Jesus Christ.  By knowing Him.  The peace and joy comes in knowing Him.  Spiritual activity is not the same as doing the Lord's works.  

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