I ONLY KNOW I'M LOVED

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting "I am saved;"
I'm whispering "I was lost,"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride;
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong;
I'm professing that I'm weak
and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success;
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect;
My flaws are too visible
but, God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain;
I have my share of heartaches,
which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I do not wish to judge;
I have no authority,
I only know I'm loved!


GOD'S WINGS

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings...

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety, but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast.

Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live...

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge..." Psalms 91:4

Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the One who loves you and then be different because of it.

National Geographic

CENTER VERSE OF THE BIBLE

Did you know that:

1. Psalm 118 is the middle chapter of the entire bible?
2. Psalm 117 before Psalm 118, is the shortest chapter in the bible?
3. Psalm 119 after Psalm 118, is the longest chapter in the bible?
4. The Bible has 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 chapters after Psalm 118?
5. If you add up all the chapters except Psalm 118, you get a total of 1188 chapters.
6. 1188 or Psalm 118, verse 8, is the middle verse of the entire bible?

Should the central verse not have an important message?

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man."
Psalm118:8