marked remarks.

1-21-2015

Ephesians 1:11-14 NIV

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

we have been marked specially as God's.

honestly this is simple and reflective of yesterday's remarks.  so i quite know what to say.

here's what i will say though.  i'm moving in a different direction now. or at least my heart is.  i'm finding that it might conceivably be possible to move a certain person this way.  er--i would say it more like waving that person over and calling his attention.  there are certain realisms in life that i am compelled to recognize, but overall i would say that i have yet to do anything ridiculous and that would be my only guideline.  don't destroy anything and just as the Lord has marked you out for himself, he has marked another for himself and for you.  that sounds strange to any who have yet to know you, but your disciples understand, to be sure.

the presence of the holy spirit in our reflections serves as veritable evidence of our hearts and reminder to our minds and hearts of the expectations upon us not only by the Lord, but by our new renewed selves.

i have six weeks to bring him into my life in that way, i think.  we'll see what happens.  there is one remaining semester because of graduation.  but beyond that, i feel like i've done enough to create a lasting friendship.  that's what i hope, anyhow.  in life it's hard to say anything for sure, and to be honest, i think that there is likely much more that You, God, would like to show me before this part of the road has ended.  i essentially have no doubt as to the truth of that.  but that doesn't play a particularly good role in eradicating my impatience.  so i will act in at least a respectable manner and wait for ... something.

as one marked as the Lord's, i must say that it seems more difficult.  but there is nothing to preoccupy myself with.  You will take care of it and i must only pursue you.