To deny oneself is to be aware only of Christ and no more of self,
to see only him who goes before and no more the road which is to hard for us.
Once more all that self-denial can say is: "He leads the way, keep close to Him."
"...and take up his cross."
—Dietrich Bonhoeffer
And so it begins, another year of keeping close with my Maker.
I'm done looking at how hard the road is.
I'm done focusing on everything but the main thing.
I want my afflictions to be eclipsed by His glory.
Where He leads, I follow.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
your words are beautiful. thank you for being a light.
ReplyDeleteThis is so encouraging. I'm so excited for your new chapter of life this year of drawing deeper with the Lord. :)
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ReplyDeleteAnyway, this is so encouraging! I'm so excited for your new chapter of life this year of drawing deeper with the Lord. :)
wow love these words!!!:)
ReplyDeleteAshley, are you baptized with the Holy Spirit? I would like to know because you seem to be so content with life and you make it look so easy to not focus on the things that afflict us in our everyday lives. I ask because I've noticed this with other people who have been filled (including my husband).
ReplyDeletePlease share. I would love to know.
I was reminded of this today. We are to focus on the things than are unseen. 2Corinthians 4:18
ReplyDeleteI needed this, dear sister. I have missed you, and this place. This is so apt for my place in this life, dear Ashley.
ReplyDeleteBless you for being. <3
Wow , so beautiful post, love it
ReplyDeleteI read Bonhoeffefs book for a class and it blew my mind.
ReplyDeleteit's hard totally losing ourselves...honestly. this was so encouraging. blessings!
I loved these words... the ring so close to my heart's desire.
ReplyDeletebeautiful =)
ReplyDeleteI love the photo! And the words...very well said! It's a great reminder!
ReplyDeleteamen. my prayer this year was and is to be rejoicing always and giving thanks and made to be full of genuine JOY for Christ alone... Your quote is speaking directly to what God is doing these days in my heart and mind. So blessed anytime you write and share your heart :) God is faithful. And I have yet to read that biography but the quotes I hear and read really have me wanting to get down with that book haha..
ReplyDeleteBlessings girl!!
I haven't read his biography yet! I'm reading The Cost of Discipleship. It's amazing
DeleteWow. I love this, the photo, words, song...everything. I have listened to that song 4 times straight now!
ReplyDeleteamen and amen, I love this and can totally resonate with your words! thank you!
ReplyDeletelove love :)
ReplyDelete"i want my affections to be His glory" YES AND AMEN!!!
ReplyDeleteI heard in a sermon once THE MAIN THING, IS TO KEEP THE MAIN THING, THE MAIN THING!!!
Beautiful blog...beautiful heart...beautiful spirit! I am so excited and blessed to be following your blog now-somehow stumbled upon it and I know it's going to be a blessing!
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