A Humble Response to a Good and Holy God

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 If they're gonna spy...stare...glare...sneer...spit at me, i'll give 'em something to spy...stare...glare...sneer...and spit at...


Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it.  This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. - [Ezekiel 1:28]

As long as i hear what You are saying, Lord...that's all that matters.  I shall not murder, nor be afraid for my body should anyone consider murdering me, either randomly or premeditated; I have no fear of death because all but one of Your disciples were executed for Your name.  i shall lay down my life for another just as Jesus Christ had laid down His life for me.  Repentance is a wonderful gift You've granted me, and i humbly accept.  May i know and always be aware of Your Truth.  Repentance isn't a self-help tool.  It's a humble response to a good and holy God.  

i am listening for whatever You decide to tell me to tell anybody if it is Your will to use me for Your voice.  Even Your ears and Your eyes, though You really don't need me for that because you are so omnipresent and omniscient.  i could never compare myself to the likes of Ezekiel let alone the likes of You.  

"...do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briars and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpion; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house." - [Ezekiel 2:6]

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