Every God-begotten person conquers the world’s
ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. The
person who wins out over the world’s ways is simply the one who believes Jesus
is the Son of God. 1 John 5:4-5 MSG
I was average in every way. On report card days I
plodded home, my shoulders bent like a ton of bricks where on my back. I wanted
my parents to be proud of me, but how could they be? My report card was proof
of my average ability.
I did not excel
in athletics either. Even with all the years of dance and acrobatic lessons my
parents provided for me, I was still a klutz. I was the last one picked for a
team and I never ran a victory lap.
Many times I not only
felt average, I felt like a loser. Not good enough.
Yet, there was one area
where I shined. My faith was never average. I was on fire for my Lord from the
time I was a teenager, and the flame never went out. Not because of anything I
did, but because of what God did in sacrificing His only Son for me and for
you.
Is there an area in
your life where you are the victor? Maybe it’s your faith.
Heavenly
Father, I lift up those who feel average. In Your sight we have victory in
Jesus. We’ve overcome the world because of Your sacrifice of Your Son. Amen.
B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and
speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story;
and coauthor of a children’s devotional My
Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000
copies sold.
As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a
Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on
Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 -
February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.
Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper
publishers include Focus on the Family,
Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to
God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace,
WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).
She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College,
Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft
Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life,
but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion
questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published
book.
Memberships: ACFW and Oregon Christian Writers (OCW).
She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm
scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.
6 comments:
What a wonderful thought, BJ. You can't get better than victory in Jesus. :)
Linda
I love this. Your devotions are always such an encouragement. Thanks for sharing this gem, Laura!
Lovely encouragement, Bunny! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom. And thank you, Laura, for featuring her on your blog.
Average is only a label. Your friendship is outstanding.
Another encouraging word, B. J. Thank God we have Victory in Jesus as the old hymn goes.
You bless my heart by posting my devotionals. Thank you, Laura.
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