Hang in there....

Just wanted to throw out a blanket statement..... somebody who is reading this is going through something that they don't feel that they're going to be able to make it through. It's inevitable. Someone at sometime is going to read this blog and feel like the whole world is crashing around them.

So to that I say, take heart. I don't know what you're going through, or what your struggle is. I don't know the situations that you're facing in your life, but there is one thing that I do know. There is a Savior who says to come to Him, and to give Him your burden and exchange it for His. Your burden is cumbersome and heavy, His burden is light. Come to the cross, lay down your anxiety and fears, and take up the comfort that comes from losing your life ambitions, goals, and aspirations in the peace and rest that He gives.

Go, and preach saying, "The kingdom of God is near",
-Jeff

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The New Name...

So, after a few months, I've finally realized that "the musings of urban squirrels" was much too long of a name... I mean, who would've thought that having a title that's 26 letters long was too long for people to remember.

Anywho..... I've decided to change the name to Red's Reflections. I figure that this name should be much much easier to remember. So from now on... if you'd like to catch all of the madness that's running through my head, you can catch me at http://redsreflections.blogspot.com

-Jeff

Another oldie...."At the cross where I first saw the light"

Would it be so fragrant of an offering if I were as holy as your son?
My sacrifice could n'er attain the righteousness due to your name.

If my rags were robes, would they be acceptable as the curtains in your throne room?
Surely my riches are expended at the very thought of you.

If my possessions were that of a king, could they buy me but a moment with you?
Indeed, that minute were all too much for my kingly treasure.

No, in all of it, O God, I am depraved. A sinner's sinner is my decree. My name is marred with that of transgressions and iniquity. My righteousness is as filthy rags in the light of your glory.

But oh that I might bask in that glory! For it is here that my sin is laid barren. It is desolate before the mercy found in the cross. In that pain and anguish that should have been mine, I find the only propitiation for my wounded and hurting soul. It is here that mine eye has seen the glory of the Lord, who was before time and never ceasing. My every need is fulfilled with the last breath of my savior. Yes, it is in this, the greatest act of love, that I find my rest.

To you, O Lord, is my praise. For there is no one else worthy of exaltation. In your name will strength and power be found for the weak and downtrodden. Be glorified in all that you do my divine King. Let all the people of the earth praise the name of the Lord forever. May he make a footstool of the wicked, and lift up the humble with His mighty right hand. Be honored my God by the turning of the pagan to the salvation of his soul. It is here that I find my praise and adoration. In my depravation you have lifted my heart and spirit. Praise be to the Lord of Hosts for He is good to all the nations.