Abundant Living

"The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full. " John 10:10

As Christians we have so much to look forward to in spending etrenity with Christ. But what is even better for me right now, is the life I can have with Him TODAY! The life He gives us is richer, fuller, more satisfying, gratifying, joy-filled, etc. becasue He gives us His love, guidance, mercy, forgiveness and even more blessings. In other words, eternal life starts immediately! This is so freeing to me and I have realized this more and more. My Bible commentary says it so well: "Life in Christ is lived on a higher plane becasue of His overflowing forgivness, love and guidance." It makes me think of the old hymn, "Higher Ground". Here are the words:

I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

Refrain

Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven's table land,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

Verse Two
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

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Verse Three
I want to live above the world,
Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.

Refrain

Verse Four
I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

Refrain

Praying you find abundant life in Christ and experience that for yourself this day!

Loving Him,

Mel