To my sisters

07/07/2020

You are no longer like the world, neither are you of it

You who once broke God’s laws

You who once were in bondage

Have now been cleansed of your sins

Liberated from its captivity and consequences

By the loving sacrifice of the Judge Himself

Bought by the precious blood of Christ, you are no longer yours

Your Redeemer says, "go and sin no more"

You obey His commandments because you love Him

And you know this love only because He first loved you

Continue in freedom, in the path of righteousness

Following Him alone as His Spirit leads and guides you

Your obedience is a sweet-smelling fragrance

Your spirit, gentle and meek, is admirable

Your speech seasoned with wisdom, grace, and truth

Your regalia of modesty, dignity, and truth is honorable

The good works that adorn you are pleasing to the Father

Your riches and wealth are the treasures of knowledge and wisdom hidden in Christ

Your submission is strength

Your servanthood master

Your humility empowering

Your love is His

You conform to Him

A warrior suited in His armor

Your delight is in righteousness and His Holiness

To partake of His suffering, His glory, His inheritance

Co-heir with the Son of God, you and the brethren

Whatever life you lost,

For this everlasting life in Him

Has been your greatest gain

Yours will be the imperishable treasures of eternity.

If you continue in Him and His word

Because Jesus gave up His life for you--for us

That we may be found in Him, and Him in us

The hope of glory

Our lives are His

You, my sisters, are a blessing

Your life is more than an encouragement

Your life is light in this dark and cold world

You challenge me

You love me

You pray for me

I love you and pray for you

And as long as we continue to abide in Him and Him in us

We remain, daughters of God,

And along with our brothers, children of God