Pondering Privilege

~ Lisa Brittain

Privilege: a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : prerogative; especially : such a right or immunity attached specifically to a position or an office  ~Merriam-Webster

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Have you ever had a friend offer their beach house for a weekend?  Or maybe it was a mountain or a lake house instead.  If you haven’t had the privilege, I hope you do at some time in the near future.  It feels honoring to know that someone who owns something, which to me is an extravagance would offer it freely to me.  After all, this place on the beach (my personal happy place) cost the owner dearly.  Yet, I’m receiving the privilege of sharing in their home for free.

I have this same feeling of being honored and privileged when I think of Jesus telling His disciples not to worry about His leaving to go back to the Father.  Jesus assures me too that while He is away He is preparing a home for God’s children.  It’s a home which cost Jesus everything for me to have it freely.  The wonderful truth for my heart on the hardest days of this life is to remember Jesus offers us His home of extravagant cost for eternity.

When I think of privilege I think of this truth from God’s Word:

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God  John 1:12

I am reminded often as I ponder this amazing truth that the additional privilege I have is to invite others to come along.  Will you come along?  Do you have this privilege to be the son or daughter of God?  The invitation is open to all who will believe…

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Today I am joining (better late than never) Kate and her wonderful community of faith writers for some Five Minute Friday writing fun.  The word prompt for this week is {privilege}  If you’re in the least bit intrigued, come join us for the Five Minute Friday link up

All you have to do is ponder the word prompt, set your timer for 5:00, and start typing. When time’s up, publish and link up.  Oh so simple!

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

5 thoughts on “Pondering Privilege”

  1. This is such an unbelievable gift, isn’t it: “The wonderful truth for my heart on the hardest days of this life is to remember Jesus offers us His home of extravagant cost for eternity.” Truly knowing in Him we always have a place we belong. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Lisa, also of the great cost Jesus paid to give it to us.

  2. I love the way that you compared the honor of being hosted in a friend’s home, to being invited into God’s own home. What a true privilege He has given us, to be called His children!

  3. What an awesome analogy. And, I love how you invited others in the end.. Makes them feel like it’s possible for them too…

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