Sunday, June 8, 2008

Monday Moment: Sweet Goodness


We don't deserve it. Not any of it. God's goodness, I mean. Even at our best, we're the worst. We betray Him, blame Him, butcher His Word, blow His commandments. We are a sorry lot of debts and regrets and failures and needs. But still He came. And still He loves. Our mistakes and problems won't change that.

God is so good. He didn't have to supply all the things we take for granted, you know. He could have put us on Mars. He could have postponed making strawberries. He could have changed His mind about creating cats and dogs. He could have forgotten the flowers. He could have stuck us in bodies that forgot to breathe... in skin that permanently stained. Or worse, He could have simply made us and then forgot about us altogether. Think how that would be.

Strawberry shortcake. Made it this weekend and looked at the little dishes and my heart felt so full. I thought, how good is my God! How generous and patient and sweet...

How blessed are we that even when we deserved it the least, He gave us the most.

For the LORD is good; His steadfast love endures forever.... -Psalm 100:5

Monday Moment is a little devotional to kick start your week. See you again next time.

14 comments:

Harbor Hon said...

Wow! What a beautiful Monday Moment. Thanks, Brin, for reminding us all how much of a debt he paid for all of us with his love.

Your desert looks wonderful. xxoo

Amy said...

That looks yummy! You've said you don't have running water, but do you have electricity?

Anonymous said...

You just never know who God will use to talk to you. Gorege Micheal for example, during the American Idol finale. He came our and I said, "What...you have got to be kidding...Gorge Micheal!!!" And then he sang. My husband and I just sat in silence after the song was over. I looked at my husband and he had a tear in his eye. Thank you God, for strawberried, Brin and yes, George Micheal. If you have not heard the song he sang, you must. It's a song about if we have time to change the world before God comes back. Maybe there isn't any one to come back for. That's it...I'm going back to church pronto. You have to search it and listen to that song. It's a wake up call for us all. Good day my friend!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous above said: Sorry Brin, I'm not wearing my glasses, so I have no idea how the message above turned out.

Kristie @ Comfy Cozy said...

I am SO thankful that we don't get what we do deserve and that we do get what we don't deserve! Thanks for the Monday moment!!

Oh, and the strawberry shortcake looks very yummy!

Betty said...

I thank God for His love..his amazing Love!!
Strawberry shortcake..wonderful.
I like your new header..so summery!!

pk said...

Brin you reminded me of something I read some time ago, but pray never to forget. How thou canst think so well of me and be the God thou art, Is darkness to my intellect, but sunshine to my heart.
William Cowper 18th century poet.

hugs, pk

Seawashed said...

Beautiful. I'm a simple life lover. You really should write a book about your life...it's so intrigueing just reading about it here on your blog. Thank you for sharing it all with us. You are a light in this world.

Unknown said...

Brin, your blog really does need to be turned into a book, esp. the devotionals, this simple one is top of my list of favorites, thank you for being who you are and sharing your gift with us! And becareful out there, hope the head is doing better! Your in my prayers!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us. You are both enlightening and inspiring.
mread

Dinah said...

Thank you Brin for the very true and eye-opening Monday Moment. I am constantly amazed by His love, His grace and His mercy!
I so much enjoy following you and watching Miss Millie grow. Also, thank you for the book suggestions, present and past. I recently finished The Sacred Ordinary (which I absolutely loved!!) and I'm now reading The Beautiful Ache which I also love.
Take care.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the Monday morning inspiration that I am reading on Tuesday morning! You are so right. God is soo good!!!!!!!! Thank you for your blog!

Unknown said...

And the choir let out a hearty, Amen!
Thank-you, Brin.

Vee said...

It's always a joy to read a Monday Moment even if I'm reading on a Wednesday...great idea that strawberry shortcake...think I'll make some tonight.