Author: Mark Edwards
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Packaged
God has packaged blessings for us.
Each one meticulously crafted.
The markings of His favor etched all over them;
His love, folded into every detail.
Opening
Like a beautiful iris tucked neatly inside its bud,
Every aspect of the things God has planned for us
Await their revealing.
Thoroughly readied for us,
Anticipating our discovery.
Revealed
It is easy to grow weary or doubtful, when all we see are the frayed edges of our promises. While we wait, we cannot see what lies ahead and do not know all that God has planned.
Yet He whispers. ‘Hold on, my beloved.
Don’t give up believing for the good things coming your way.’
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“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him”
1 Corinthians 2:9
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1 John 1:9 is a PROMISE. We will find forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins and repent of our ways. This is a blessed assurance. God will never say, “No, I will not accept your confession of sin and heart felt apology. I do not forgive you. I do not want a relationship with you.”
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