Still beating.

Let love be without hypocrisy... – Romans 12:9

My heart. It is my deepest desire to love the Lord without hypocrisy. But I find, as I stand in His marvelous light, how far I am from reaching that longing. Tonight, as we worshipped the Lord, my heart struggled. In a way, I can’t completely describe.

However, I have a High Priest who has not only passed through the heavens, but He has been in all points tempted, yet without sin. Jesus Christ knows me perfectly. He knows my every weakness and is patient and ready to give me exactly what I need.

And I need Him.

Therefore, I shall draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that I may receive mercy, and may find grace to help me in my time of need. Do you know how epic that is? I, little old me, can draw near to God’s throne without fear, without doubt, without the slightest hesitation because Christ is my Savior.

Brian led us in communion. He reminded us of the power of the cross. He reminded us that we were forgiven. Sometimes, I need reminding.

I am beyond blessed to be here in Italy. I honestly love this small city. I love my newly found brothers and sisters in Christ. I love that the Lord has brought all of us here together, if only for a small season.

It has also been stormy here. Two nights ago, the dark sky rumbled with thunder and lit up with lightning. The rain. It’s all amazing and perfectly fitting for rain boots and umbrellas. EXACTLY how I like it.

And, as for “servanthood,” I’ll be working with the children of Calvary Chapel Montebelluna in the Sunday school class! Pray for me- that these small children would teach me a little something about faith and that I would have a possible impact upon them as well.

I’m also planning a mini trip to Germany, not this weekend, but next. So, you can lift that up as well.

Well, I think that sums it up for now. I love you all a million times over and over.

By the way, keep my heart in your prayers also...just that it could be fully committed to the Lord and that I could honor Him with my life.