What needs to be replaced?

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

Pondering thoughts take me to my Bible in book form, black ink on white pages. My thoughts move toward the words of Isaiah, and my fingers flip through familiar pages.

God will replace ashes with a crown of beauty. And what else? What else does God promise to replace for His children who cry out to Him for help?

I’ve read about God replacing barren desert land with streams and gardens. An oil of gladness replacing shame. Weariness exchanged for strength.

Orphans and widows find a home and relationships. Adoption is an amazing replacement for loneliness.

God offers clothing for the naked, A Robe of Righteousness. Freedom replacing bondage, and food for the hungry.

The whole book of Ruth reminds us that God, Kinsman Redeemer, is the one who replaces famine with harvest.

He turns mourning to dancing, King David wrote, because He knew from experience. Not just once, but many times David’s submission to God brought him from the depths of despair to the heights of worship and praise.

Best of all, and available to everyone who receives this gift, Jesus replaced death with life.

What needs to be replaced in your life?

I know at least one answer to that question in my own life. I’ll be talking to Jesus about some of these replacements, thanking Him for those that already fill my story, and I will open my hands to the necessary changes coming.

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

Lisa

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Today I’ve joined with Kate Motaung and her brilliant band of faith writers for Five Minute Friday. The word prompt this week is replace.

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Published by Lisa Brittain

I am a curious follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received miraculous healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I received a challenge to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by my fearful living choices. It was my two sons, who loved me enough to confront me with the truth. They called out the hypocrisy of fear, and I am forever thankful. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. Years ago, with my eyes open to my sin of unbelief I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. God has been faithful to teach me, grow me up, and help me to let go of all the things that used to mean security to me. 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 in love with Jesus through His word; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 36 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have helped to grow two young men, who are now married with their own families. God is continuing to help them write their own faith stories. Additionally, we share our home with an old rescue pup. I look forward to having you join me here to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His radiance, Lisa Psalm 34:5

6 thoughts on “What needs to be replaced?”

  1. Thank you Donna. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. I’ve enjoyed some of your writing as well and look forward to visiting again.🌸

  4. What wonderful replacements God offers us, Lisa! Thank you for this wonderful reminder from His Word. ~Visiting from #TellHisStory

  5. There’s a special beauty in this barren place. We love it, and water underground only enhances the mystery of the green against the sand and rocks 🌸Gods amazing beauty.

  6. I hope God won’t trade desert places
    for grassy meadows, flowing streams,
    for then we’d lose the special graces
    that have birthed my austere dreams
    of trekking ‘neath the burning sun,
    and camping ‘neath the Milky Way,
    all adventure and some fun
    that’s so rare in the world today.
    So please, God, keep the barren wastes,
    and bless them to stay stern, forbidding.
    Though they’re not to everyone’s tastes,
    they will serve a purpose ridding
    Heaven’s green and pleasant land
    of folks who prefer desert sand.

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