Embrace love.

~ Lisa Brittain

Love. It’s not a suggestion.
Not a hallmark idea. Not a warm fuzzy.
Jesus has given us a command. He says we MUST love one another.

How can we do this?

He tells us simply, “Follow Me.”
He tells us, “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”

And that’s the rub isn’t it? Don’t we know that His love for us is sacrificial? He gave His life, He set aside His own will to love us to death – His own death.

I’ll admit it. I’m selfish. I need a commandment from Jesus that tells me to love. When I recognize my own pride and fleshly desires, and then go a step further to confess them, I’ve carved out room within myself to receive God’s forgiveness, His grace and His mercy.

The result is that I am then willing to bend to His command to love because I then remember how He has loved me.

Embrace love. Embrace commands.
Embrace life…for Jesus is embracing you.

Eyes on Jesus and Shine!
~Lisa

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