Without Blemish

But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation--if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. Col 1:22-23a

Oh, how I long for the day when I will be presented to God without blemish! Can I just get real with you . . . I am currently sporting the most ginourmous zit I have ever had in my entire life, seriously!!!! It is taking residence on the lower half of my chin. It is a sight to see. I have to admit, it does make me chuckle every time I look in the mirror. Why a chuckle? Let me share.

As a teen, I was very prone to breakouts. Now, I'm not talking about a zit or two, I mean all out warfare happening on my face. I distinctly remember being jealous of girls who would fret over just one zit. "Lord, that would be so great if I could have just one zit!" You know the saying be careful what you ask for! From time to time, I get exactely what I asked for--just one zit. When I see one coming, I say "Thanks Lord, you are faithful to answer. Next time I'll aim my requests a bit higher!" It's kinda like an inside joke between the Lord and I.

I think this particular zit has a message for us. God hears our prayers and he answers them-- in BIG ways!!!! Let's shoot for the stars with our prayers. Ask God for big things and expect big things to happen. He is more than able!