Hearts Unfold

Faith. Hope. Love.

Unredeemed

July 24, 2011 by heartsunfold Leave a Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfGbcjCVDOs

I pray this song touches your heart the way it did mine. In the pits of despair there is a hope beyond humanity, a hand that reaches down and pulls us out when no-one else can. Through God’s grace, He is working in our lives before we even know it, using every hardship we endure to draw us closer to Him, leading us to salvation.

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbour his anger forever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; As far as the east is from the west, so far has he moved his transgressions from us.” Psalm 103: 8-12.

God bless you!

Amanda xx

 

Lost

July 9, 2011 by heartsunfold Leave a Comment

Today as I sat under the shade of a leafy tree, a live band played my favourite kind of music (acid jazz/funk) on a stage in front of me. The cool breeze was on my face, the sun peaked through the tree’s branches just enough to keep me warm, the crystal water glistened as the boats glided across the bay, the soft clouds created patterns and textures like I’ve never seen before, the eagle soared high in the sky, I thanked God for this blessing.

To my left I noticed two men walking across to the tree I was under. They sat down to share its shade. One of the men, eyes barely open, stumbled as he tried to get comfortable on the grass, beer bottle tucked under his arm, cigarette in his mouth. The other man, much more alert, seemed excited to hear the band as he lit up a ciggie and layed down on the grass propping his head in his hand. This man was strangely familiar to me, even though I knew I had never seen him before. His skin was golden, wrinkly and leathered from too much sun, his hair, a sandy brown was pulled from his face in a pony tail. His hands looked rough, as though they had seen many years of hard labour, his frame was small, his clothes were dirty. He smiled a vacant, toothless smile that spoke of sadness and hardship, and revealed a longing for joy, love, and peace. The men passed the treasured beer bottle, disguised in a plastic bag back and forth between them carefully, so as to go unoticed by police, or anyone else that may report them.

I acknowledged them with a smile, and continued to enjoy the music and the beauty surrounding me. The band introduced their next song, one of their originals titled ‘lost’. The ‘familiar’ man looked up and proclaimed, just loud enough for me to hear “this song must be written about me!” He then chuckled defensively, throwing a blanket of humour over his words to cover the sorrow of their truth. In an instant my heart broke. I know this man. I have seen him on the street corner, the park bench, in the pub at nine in the morning. I have seen him amongst my friends, I have dated him. I know this man… He is in my family, this man was me. In the moment, I prayed for wisdom. Should I say something? Or should I ignore the mans perhaps accidental exposure of his darkest truth? Sadly, I chose the latter. Shortly after I bid him farewell, and wished him a good day.

For the rest of the day I thought of this man. I looked for him again later in the day, but he was gone. Now something compelled me to speak with him. But it was too late. I missed my chance. I am disappointed, I am sad, but I am not going to beat myself up about it, because I know this man, and I am sure you do too. He is lost, and afraid, and needs your love. He does not need your judgment, your pity or your anger. Next time I see this man, I will not turn away. I will trust that when I open my mouth in faith, God will speak through me in all His wisdom and pour out His unconditional love this man needs so desperately. With our hearts filled with the love of Christ, anything is possible. We just have to trust. I was lost, but not anymore because now I know the truth. If you, or someone you know is lost, reach out. Don’t be afraid that you do not have the answers, or that you don’t know what to say… Just open your heart and show them God’s unconditional love, which He has placed in all our hearts, whether you believe it or not.

God bless you.

Amanda x

 

Where to from here?

July 2, 2011 by heartsunfold 1 Comment

I made it 🙂 Have moved (most of) my stuff out of Swan Street, Gordon Park. I will miss that apartment 🙁 It has been home now for a couple of years, and it has been nice and cosy. I will miss the sunny weekends sprawled on a towel by the brook, reading, drinking coffee, listening to music, trying to study… Alas, now it is time to move on… But where to I ask? I am now staying with a friend, who has kindly offered me a place to store my things and a spare room to sleep in, for which I am very grateful.  I would also like to thank those of you who also offered me a place to crash for a while 🙂 When the real estate agent finds someone to move in to my apartment, I will then begin the search for my own space. Nothing elaborate, just a place to call home… minus the flat mate. I pray I find somewhere soon!

This week I am off to Cairns (Palm Cove) for my beautiful friend Charlene’s wedding. I am really looking forward to the catch up with old friends and also to spending some quiet time away to ponder the question “where to from here?” 12 months ago ‘I’ was certain of the direction my life was going take, now everything is different. I am different, my life is different, my perspective, hopes, dreams, desires, and purpose have all changed radically in the space of 6 months. I geuss you could say I have had a massive shake up, a shake up that was desperately needed, a complete shift in who I am and what I stand for in this life. I now know what truly matters, and what is best to let go of.

I do not know what my future holds. That would have made the old me anxious, but the new me is embracing this uncertainty, in complete faith, with curious excitement 🙂

God bless.

Amanda x

Desire.

June 28, 2011 by heartsunfold Leave a Comment

My heart explodes like a wild fire, burning with volatile passion.

It’s desire consumes me, it’s intensity almost unbearable.

Yet, it is divided like a crack divides the earth.

It longs for the Spirit and craves the flesh.

Boiling lava rushes through it’s cracks, creating a deadly river

seperating heaven and earth.

But, the truth brings a cool peace, like a shady tree in the desert.

A bridge to eternity.

As I breathe in the Spirit, I grab hold of His hand,

close my eyes, and cross the bridge,

trusting that He will lead me to exactly where I am supposed to be.

Believing that His promised fruits await me

and the desire in my heart because of His grace, will be revealed.

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