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 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

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.🌸

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

  3. 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.

    1. 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.

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