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“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8 (NLT)

School is in session! At the end of the first week, I am the only one who has had homework, but I think I’m nearing the end of the pile of parent paperwork. Not sure what all I’ve just signed away!

Now the house is quiet, and I ponder how I am to alter my time throughout the day. Much like a new year upon us, back to school is a time to examine the usefulness of my hours and adjust accordingly. This year, like the heart’s cry that I’ve heard from many a friend, it is my soul that longs for more. What’s next Lord? How I need more of Your grace, more of Your presence. I long to know my purpose and hear Your voice rumble against the backdrop of a world of chaos and confusion. And in my yearnings, I hear You ask if I’m ready to change. And so, in prayer, I surrender my flesh and brave my hesitation at what change requires.

Like a review of 1 Corinthians 13, You remind me of what is needed and what I need to give up: replace control (in unusual places) with patience, jealousy (in others’ blessings) with contentment, anger (at insults lodged) with forgiveness, fear (of the future) with trust and regrets (of the past) with perseverance. Indeed, a chapter I often breeze through as though intended only for marriage ceremonies contains the very words that usher me into a deeper season of intimacy with You.

As an instructor of fourth year business students, I often remind them to refer back to their 101 class as many of the fundamentals tend to be forgotten with unfortunate consequences. Might it be the same in a spiritual sense? We look for depth, we seek after newness, and we want to move forward in our relationship with the Lord, however, in so doing we must not forget the basics: His love that gave all when we were unlovable. And from there, may we embrace the mystery of a love that never fails.

“Father, Your gift of salvation is for all. Thank you for being a God who has made Himself accessible through the blood of Jesus. May each of us be drawn closer to You.”

For His Glory

Kathryn Hayman
TRBC Women’s Life