God leads

David Crowder one of God's great musical ministers, has a song. The song is titled, "Come as you are." It came across my Pandora station the other day and I listened. I've heard it a million times, but something made me listen again intently. 

In all honesty, at that moment, God gave me a word to share, but since I was driving, I couldn't write it down and I ultimately forgot it. But I didn't forget the song and it's message. That...has stuck with me the past few days. 

This morning, one of the young missionaries texted me that someone from her discipleship training school (DTS) last summer had taken his life. My mind raced back to the message. Here are the lyrics:

Come out of sadness from wherever you've been
Come broken hearted let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner, come kneel

Earth has no sorrow
That Heaven can't heal

So, lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer, come home
You're not too far
So, lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are

There's hope for the hopeless
And all those who've strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There's rest for the weary
Rest that endures

Earth has no sorrow
That Heaven can't cure

Come as you are
Fall in His arms
Come as you are

There's joy for the morning
Oh sinner, be still

Earth has no sorrow
That Heaven can't heal

My only message today to you is, get out of the way. So many can't/won't come to Jesus because they've been hurt. We say there are no rules, but there are. We say there are no expectations, but there are. We say there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God, but we do. We get in the way with our opinions and pride. 

​NO MORE DEATH. NO MORE DYING. It's enough that the world has sickness and pain. We don't need to help it along. The enemy can only work when we are not tied tightly and securely to God's word.

Cling to His word. Make it a staple and foundation of your daily diet. Our world needs you. You specifically. There is no other you. But he needs you to also let Him lead you. 
My prayer today is that we place all our opinions and pride and personal agendas at the feet of Jesus and open our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Look for the lost. Be available to be used. Set fear aside. Let us move in love. The world needs us. Amen.

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