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UNDAUNTED
For a few very hard years this word was my mantra.
The word means
-undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort
-undiminished in courage or valor; not giving way to fear
But the truth is, I was often dismayed by everything that had taken place, and I did battle discouragement. I battled fear and doubts. I hurt and was angry, and sometimes "undaunted" sounded more like a mockery than a mantra, and I was determined to be real about all of it in these posts, thus the name, Undaunted Reality. More than that, though, I was determined to live undaunted, not because I'm so great or strong, but because my God is, and no matter what this world looks like, He is the only reality that matters.
I pray I live the reality of Him beautifully undaunted.

Friday, July 29, 2011

I Don't Understand

Isaiah 40:28-29
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

I used to think God was disgusted when I struggled or stumbled or failed. I used to think He stared at me with the attitude that if I just had enough faith or loved Him enough or was committed enough I wouldn't do those things or I would pull myself up and be strong enough or faithful enough...or good enough. I used to think He was totally appalled by my weakness.

Now I realize He sees my weakness as a chance to rush in and tell me through His fighting on my behalf and His rescuing me, sometimes even from myself, how much He loves me and adores me and wants me. He doesn't see me as a failure. He sees me as valuable beyond words.

It is true. How the God of the universe who is perfection incarnate and never waivers understands me, my weaknesses, and my failures...nope, I don't fathom it.

But I love it. :-)
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3 comments:

  1. mizzbrizzJuly 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    It is in our weakness, that we require His strength. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a (NIV)

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  2. My daily walk in His grace!July 29, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Hi Jerri - I'm not sure where it is but there is a verse in the bible that says God LOOKS for opportunities to bless His children. Have a blessed weekend in the knowledge of His love.
    Tracy

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  3. Lisa BuffaloeJuly 31, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Ah such sweet beautiful truths! You are sooooo loved by your Abba Daddy!

    ((((Jerri))))

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