redemptive story.

one thing that's come back time and time again for the past year or so is that i am redeemed of God.
my wrist shows proof of the promise God spoke to me so clearly one day... and continues to every time i need reminding..
sometimes the reminder comes in a short, sweet whisper of a promise.
and sometimes, it's more like a parent disciplining..
but always how i need to hear it.
i am with you.
you are mine.
redeemed.
at a price.

i am more convinced than ever that each of our lives are a beautiful redemption story written by God.
that he can make a beautiful story out of the mess i've made. with my own hands.

i'm also more convinced than ever that the heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.
there is nothing good in me.
if i follow my hearts' desires, i will always fail.
i will always have to be reminded i am redeemed of God and i am to trust in him.

"no distrust made him (abraham) waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised."