I LOVE the Lord!!!

I love the Lord because when I had no one else to trust He stayed steadfast in His promises and love for me. I will offer my life to the Lord, living in His name, by His will, listening always for His direction for all he has done for me.

So if you're with me (and the Psalmist) fill in the following blanks (and then send it back as a blog response). I love the Lord because _His_way is the truth___________________. I will offer __my thanks________ to the Lord for all He has done for me. Looking forward to seeing your responses!! Tami W.

Hi Tammy -

I love the Lord because "he has chosen me to do his work in this world that needs light." I will offer "my life" to the Lord for all He has done for me."

The Lord bless YOU for the work YOU do!

Hi Tami -

Just watched the video "What is Forgiveness All About." A question for you and Dr. Kroll - a question not covered in the video -

What if the person I think sinned against me does not think that they did and THEY are not looking to be forgiven?

I have a person that years ago said some things in an email to me that really hurt my feelings. I do not think that the person thought she was wrong in saying the things she did. So I do not think "forgiving" them is something that they would be looking for.

Is this just something that I have to "forget" and "move on"?

Thanks.

Jeff

I love the Lord because He is always with me and always faithful. I will offer my time and my heart to the Lord for all He has done for me.

I love the Lord because he is good. The Lord has blessed me with two great parents, and through them He has showed His love to me. I will offer my service to the Lord for all He has done for me. I enjoy serving the Lord, and I currently serve Him in the children's ministry at my church. I am a Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Director. God has truly blessed me with sooo much. I am forever grateful.

I love the Lord because He never changes; "His love endures forever". I will offer myself, as a servant, to the Lord for all He has done for me.

I love the Lord because He is faithful; He forgives me and loves me where I was and gives me the strength and grace to be more like Christ. I will offer my life to the Lord for all He has done for me.

I love the Lord because of His love for me. He created me in His own image. He is merciful and forgiving and He hears me when I call on Him. He has never forsaken me and I thank Him so much for His blessings. I will offer my service (in whatever His will is for me to do) to the Lord for all He has done for me and He has been awesome to me and my family. Thank you Lord and I praise your name.

I Love the Lord because he is always with me. I will offer the Lord my life to be an instrument for him for what he has done for me.

Hey Jeff,

Thanks for filling in those blanks today and also for your forgiveness question. (I smiled when I read your question because the passage and blog for tomorrow kind of touch on your question. It's on Obadiah so make sure and check it out.)

Anyway, forgiving someone when they don't want to or think they need to be forgiven or they don't even realize they've offended us is hard. If you're anything like me, the inclination is to hold on to the hurt and anger because I want that person to tell me they're sorry. But here's the deal. As much as I'd like it to be that way, my act of forgiving someone isn't dependent on the other person. We're called to forgive--no conditions, no qualifications. It's wonderful when forgiveness is a two way street and can benefit both parties. But when that isn't the case, we still need to deal with our heart and attitude, and that happens on our end through forgiveness. Speaking from a few experiences in this area, that can be really tough. But everytime I've taken that step to forgive-- regardless--there's no question that I've walked away a definite benefactor. Thanks again for your blog and question and for being part of P4. Tami W.

I love the Lord because...man that could take a while, I love the Lord because of all kinds of stuff. I love Him for His holiness, His kindness, His faithfulness, His mercy, His calling, His provision, His protection, His empowerment, His love for me. I love the Lord because He took a rebelious 18 year old who was hooked on everything but Him and loved me even then, so much so He reached down and made Himself known so that I could accept Him. I could go on and on. I will offer to the Lord everything, because that is the very least I can do, to thank Him for all He has done for me!

I love the Lord because He first loved me ... and He loves me SO much that He looks forward to welcoming me home at my death. (I imagine that scene similar to the way my husband anxously awaited the moment the Dr. would place our newborn babies in his arms.)

Until then, I will offer my heavenly Father my life. And I will try to remember to offer ALL ... not just the "good", but the bad AND the ugly as well, so that He can redeem it all to His glory.

I love the Lord because he has called to be a part of his kingdom, also because despite the countless times i have failed him and i do mean countless, he is still faithful and comes through for me each and everytime despite how the outcome may seem to me, it turns out for the best in the end. I will offer my very best in the ministries he has called me to, that his name will be continually lifted up and glorified

I love the Lord because he first loved me and died for all my sins past, present, and future and as I look back on my life as a sinner noboby but Jesus kept me from Satans trap I look @ the seriuos consequences I could have faced and Jesus said no you can not have him and just because of that I will offer my body as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God as it says in the book of Romans: 12 1 & 2 you have to forgive me for expressing my feeling but never be shameful of what God delivers you from I prayed and asked the Lord to allow me to be a disciple and bear fruit for his glory. Tammi will you also pray for me and my family and a special prayer for my son who is incarcerated where the Lord will intervene in this matter and touch the heart of the judge who has my sons life in the palm of his hands? Please forgive me but I love the Lord and he is in control of all things opening doors no man can shut. Have your way with me Lord use me, thank you Tammi for this opportunity to not only respond to the question but be able to share my Love for my father in heaven

I love the Lord because He is always there for me, protecting and leading. All throughout my life, I knew, really knew he was watching over me and taking care of me. I love Him for his forgiveness and mercy and for all the unseen/unknown things He is doing to sustain me. I love Him for sending Jesus so I could be reconciled to Him and be his child. He is the best Father anyone could have. I love the Lord for all of His creation and wonders in the world and for the people He puts in my life. I will offer everything to the Lord for all He has done for me.

Keith, we'd be glad to pray for your son. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Tami W.