“Those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths and the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply.” -L.M. Montgomery
Scripture references:
32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 KJV
5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 KJV
2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. Ephesians 5:2 KJV
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 KJV
In Part 1 of this devotion I shared some things that expressed the truth that forgiveness has a fragrance, and that focusing on what the the Bible teaches to be lovely can be a wonderful healing experience. Below are both the words and a video that I hope will allow you to share in a glimpse of the beauty that is found in Christ.
Broken And Spilled Out by Gloria Gaither and Bill George
VERSE 1 One day a plain village woman Driven by love for her Lord Recklessly poured out a valuable essence Disregarding the scorn And once it was broken and spilled out A fragrance filled all the room Like a pris'ner released from his shackles Like a spirit set free from the tomb CHORUS 1 Broken and spilled out Just for love of you Jesus My most precious treasure Lavished on Thee Broken and spilled out And poured at Your feet In sweet abandon Let me be spilled out And used up for Thee VERSE 2 Lord You were God's precious treasure His loved and His own perfect Son Sent here to show me The love of the Father Just for love it was done And though You were perfect and holy You gave up Yourself willingly You spared no expense for my pardon You were used up and wasted for me CHORUS 2 Broken and spilled out Just for love of me Jesus God's most precious treasure Lavished on me You were broken and spilled out And poured at my feet In sweet abandon Lord You were spilled out and used up for Me TAG In sweet abandon, let me be spilled out And used up for Thee
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