Mark 8:38 NIV If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when He comes in His Father's glory with the holy angels.
The pastor turned to his congregation and picked out a young girl, "You are so bubbly. You were bubbling in the hall and you are still bubbling here. Bubbly Bubbly Bubbly. You just bubble over with the Holy Spirit. Just keep letting Him flow all over the place. Keep on bubbling. Bubbling, bubbling, bubbling."
After visiting the service I went out to lunch with my friend. M.J. and I shared of where to Lord was leading us in our lives. I could just reach over an grab everyone of her words and tuck them in my heart. Bible studies. Witnessing. Counseling. Writing. Sharing. Ministries. Obeying. She was calm and excited all in one masterpiece of God. The more she talked the more I could feel the Holy Spirit bubbling all over the place.There I was sitting across the table of grilled chicken and salads, sweet tea and yeast rolls and there, shown through her, were His "Bubbles" bubbling all over the place. And there I was feeling like a container of bubbles with my lid being held on so tight, restricted, about to explode in anticipation of releasing those Holy Spirit bubbles. But I kept silent. Muted.
Are you intentionally sharing the Holy Spirit that is inside of you? Or perhaps have you noticed that you have been keeping the Holy Spirit pridefully and shamefully hidden?
If you have been as I have been, can we pray together today?
Dear Lord, You have said if I am ashamed of You then You will be ashamed of me. The last thing I would ever want is to be shameful in Your sight. Help me to put away my pride and let my outward actions show my inward feelings of You. Let me burst forth and bubble over showing my faith and trust in You. Help me Lord, to be bubbly with the overflowing of You. Thank you , that we can share in the beauty of Your Holy Spirit openly and that one day, You too will show us to Your Father...with Joy.
May we continue to freely "bubble bubble bubble" with You.
(I found this cute little song.... I hope it brings you to bubble over with Joy too)
It's so good to have your writing again. I've missed you. This is a wonderful post and it reminds me of the song I grew up singing, "It's Bubbling". I promise we'll sing it together next month. Keep 'em corners up and keep bubbling for the Lord! Love you! :-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to singing with you. Thank you for reading this "simple" message. Love you Marcie.
DeleteWish I could've joined you & MJ! Miss you WONDERful ladies!
ReplyDeleteThis story was from at least a year ago or more. BUT...when you come BACK..we can do that. Would love to see you again Cyn. Love you.
DeleteThanks so much M! We could all use some encouragement about are bubblingI love you and you are bubbling over more then you think. Loved the song! Blessings on your week!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, we ought to learn that song. It could sure brighten a day!
DeleteYes it can MJ... Yes it can. Lets do it.
DeleteLoved this story, especially since I know both of you ladies. I was reminded of the bubbles we went outside and blew in a writers workshop early on in our writing careers. Keep up the good work. Looking to see more of your writing in 2015!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Cathy, I remember that experience. ( SMILE ). And to think...we've been bursting since. :) Love you. I will write. You will see.
ReplyDeleteHi I just found you on twitter. I had to read your blog. I am a Victor of Child abuse. (notice I did not say victim) Christs love makes me bubble over. The Spring of Living Water will not allow stagnant water in my soul. Thank you for sharing this.
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