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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Monday, September 6, 2010

September 2 - A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

Lord,
Talking about sacrifice
Is very hard for me.
No matter my intentions,
My life derails me.

I want to be extravagant
And show my love is true,
But I let a million things
Come between me and You.

Help me get my mind straight, Lord,
And use what You've given me.
Direct my path to bring You joy
More than occasionally.
jj/10


It is such a disappointment to me that I am so lacking in discipline that I can't keep up this blog in a timely fashion.  My surgery and recovery should have given me time to really embrace this study but I have let myself be diverted.  My goal this week is to catch up so I can do this on a daily basis - the SAME day as the study.  The sacrifice mentioned in today's message makes this particularly appropriate to my intention here.
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