"He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side . . ." Mark 6:45
If you read my last post (that I wrote just a few minutes ago!) you know I'm on overload today and since I was having trouble deciding which to write about, decided to go with both!
A number of years ago when I realized I wanted and needed a daily quiet time with the Lord and wanted to dig deeper into His Word, I wasn't sure how to go about it. Obviously I needed to open my Bible and read it more often than I was currently doing, but I just felt like I needed some help and a bit of a push. When I went to the Christian bookstore, I don't know if I was looking in the wrong place, didn't know what I was looking for, or if God hid all the other daily devotionals from me, but the only one I found that day was "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers.
What a blessing! I read it sporadically at first, but I have now read it through several years in a row. God speaks to me through OC so often and so directly! I am an "underliner". In my current copy of this precious devotional book, I have underlines, highlights, notes, stars, and now multiple favorite pages turned down for quick reference3 when I need an extra boost. By now that's at least every 4th page!
This morning's reading is a page turner with underlines and stars - and that's from previous years! I'll have to add some highlights or something because God surely hit me over the head with His message today! Rather than go into what God said to me through this reading today, I am going to put it here so He can speak to you too. I am so disappointed this blogger doesn't allow me to underline! So, I'm going to boldface my underlines and make the star sentences italic! :-) It begins with the scripture above ( Mark 6:45) and goes on to say:
We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are obedient to Him, He will lead us to great success. We should never have the thought that our dreams of success are God's purpose for us. In fact, His purpose may be exactly the opposite. (not what I wanted to hear this morning! tlb) We have the idea the God is leading us toward a particular end or a desired goal, but He is not. The question of whether or not we arrive at a particular goal is of little importance , and reaching it becomes merely an episode along the way. What we see as only the process of reaching a particular end, God sees as the goal itself.
What is my vision of God's purpose for me? Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now. If I can stay calm, faithful and unconfused while in the middle of the turmoil of life, the goal of the purpose of God is being accomplished in me. God is not working toward a particular finish - His purpose is the process itself. What He desires for me is that I see "him walking on the sea" with no shore, no success, nor goal in sight, but simply having the absolute certainty that everything is all right because I see "Him walking on the sea" (6:49). It is the process, not the outcome, that is glorifying to God.
God's training is for now, not later. His purpose is for this very moment, not for sometime in the future. WE have nothing to do with what will follow our obedience, and we are wrong to concern ourselves with it. What people call preparation, God sees as the goal itself.
God's purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we have a further goal in mind, we are not paying enough attention to the present time. However, if we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, then each moment as it comes is precious.
(me again - tlb) My prayer for today is that God speaks to you through this verse and the associated writing so that you can join me in living your life in the obedience of glorifying our Lord in all we say, do and think. AMEN!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sensory Overload!
"My child, listen and be wise; keep your heart on the right course." Proverbs 23:19
I think there was a movie back in the 60's called something like "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!" Do you ever feel that way? That's how I've been feeling the past 2-3 days. Not so much that I want to get off the world, but that I want things to stop and let me catch up!
I do my best to always look for God's purpose, his lesson and especially His joy in most things, but I have to admit the past few days have been a roller coaster of joy and dispair. And, it's all God's "fault!" He knows, as always, exactly what I need to hear from Him and what I need to grow and develop my relationship with Jesus. My problem at the moment is that He's "throwing things" at me so fast that I am struggling to keep up. It's a good problem to have and I keep reminding myself that it's exciting to hear from God. It's my favorite thing actually - I just enjoy it a bit more when I like what He says instead of convicting me of things He knows I need to hear!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE working on our relationship. I just need to work on my time management so I can devote more time to Him and to pulling all this scripture and direction together. He is THE focus of my life, but I don't seem to be able to maintain the discipline to give Him the time He deserves and that I want to spend with Him.
He has such a knack of sending me the same message through multiple sources and I just love that! I love reading the Bible and I also enjoy reading devotionals written by a variety of people, hearing the message brought to us weekly by our pastor, doing Bible studies, listening to contemporary Christian music and talking with other Christians. This is one of those times I just need to slow down, listen and rest in Him. I'm sure if I don't figure it all out today, He'll give me another chance and more reminders! Thankfully He accepts, understands and even encourages that I'm a work in progress.
My prayer for today:
My gracious heavenly Father, thank you so very much for caring so much for me and for all your children that you do talk to us. I love how you use such a variety of voices - straight from scripture to emails to billboards, pastors, Bible study authors, friends and even children. You know what each of us needs to hear each and every moment of each and every day, Lord.
Please continue to encourage us to listen and to take heed to what you're telling us. It's so easy for the world to interfere. I pray for your protection from distractions and false teachers so that our ears and our hearts filter out everything but what you want us to hear. Please forgive me for all the times I don't listen as well as I should, Lord. Please help me to hear and understand the wisdom you are trying so hard to get through my thick skull! Thank you so much for your patience, your mercy and forgiveness and for sending your son, Jesus as a sacrifice for my sins. It's in His holy name I pray. Amen.
I think there was a movie back in the 60's called something like "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!" Do you ever feel that way? That's how I've been feeling the past 2-3 days. Not so much that I want to get off the world, but that I want things to stop and let me catch up!
I do my best to always look for God's purpose, his lesson and especially His joy in most things, but I have to admit the past few days have been a roller coaster of joy and dispair. And, it's all God's "fault!" He knows, as always, exactly what I need to hear from Him and what I need to grow and develop my relationship with Jesus. My problem at the moment is that He's "throwing things" at me so fast that I am struggling to keep up. It's a good problem to have and I keep reminding myself that it's exciting to hear from God. It's my favorite thing actually - I just enjoy it a bit more when I like what He says instead of convicting me of things He knows I need to hear!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE working on our relationship. I just need to work on my time management so I can devote more time to Him and to pulling all this scripture and direction together. He is THE focus of my life, but I don't seem to be able to maintain the discipline to give Him the time He deserves and that I want to spend with Him.
He has such a knack of sending me the same message through multiple sources and I just love that! I love reading the Bible and I also enjoy reading devotionals written by a variety of people, hearing the message brought to us weekly by our pastor, doing Bible studies, listening to contemporary Christian music and talking with other Christians. This is one of those times I just need to slow down, listen and rest in Him. I'm sure if I don't figure it all out today, He'll give me another chance and more reminders! Thankfully He accepts, understands and even encourages that I'm a work in progress.
My prayer for today:
My gracious heavenly Father, thank you so very much for caring so much for me and for all your children that you do talk to us. I love how you use such a variety of voices - straight from scripture to emails to billboards, pastors, Bible study authors, friends and even children. You know what each of us needs to hear each and every moment of each and every day, Lord.
Please continue to encourage us to listen and to take heed to what you're telling us. It's so easy for the world to interfere. I pray for your protection from distractions and false teachers so that our ears and our hearts filter out everything but what you want us to hear. Please forgive me for all the times I don't listen as well as I should, Lord. Please help me to hear and understand the wisdom you are trying so hard to get through my thick skull! Thank you so much for your patience, your mercy and forgiveness and for sending your son, Jesus as a sacrifice for my sins. It's in His holy name I pray. Amen.
Friday, July 24, 2009
A work in progress!
"For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Philippians 2:13
I am SO thankful for this promise from God! I am confident that God has been working in me since before my birth, but I'm sorry to say it took me many years to pay much attention to what He was saying.
Oh, I thought I knew God. After all, my parents always took us to Sunday School and we prayed before meals and all that good Christian stuff. I know my mother was a believer. I was very involved in the youth group. I'll never forget when I was about 14, as was the custom in our church, after completing a 2 year class, my fellow classmates and I were individually questioned by the elders of the church to make sure they wanted to allow us to join the church. I can still see that room and the men sitting around it! I don't remember what else they asked me, but I'll never forget one question. The pastor or someone else asked me if I believed Jesus Christ was my savior. I honestly told him no, I didn't. The response? "Well, you will one of these days." And they let me join the church - I just kept my mouth shut during the part of the ceremony where it said I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior!
Whoever that man was who said, "Well, you will one of these days" was right, but I do not think God whispered that in his ear any more than he did mine at the time. I am so thankful for our gracious God and his patience of working in me for so many years when I was basically giving him lip service and turning a deaf ear.
I can be a pretty stubborn person, so it took Him a number of years to get me to let go of that tug of war rope. And to be perfectly honest, I still pick it up from time to time to argue about who has control over some aspects of my life. However, thanks be to God, I finally accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior in December of 1983. It still took me a while to start working on my relationship with Jesus. But, praise the Lord again for his patience and graciousness with me. He has truly instilled in me the desire to please Him and I have felt His power at various times when He has equipped and enabled me to serve and glorify Him in ways I pray please Him.
He is working in each of us every day. What is he trying to tell you today?
My prayer for today:
Father God, I thank you so much for loving me and never giving up on me. I praise you for who you are yesterday, today and tomorrow and the knowledge that we can trust you and believe you keep your promises! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the work you have done in me and for all the work you still have planned to do in me! Thank you for instilling in me the desire to please you. I pray that I always keep you top of mind and that all I say, do and think is pleasing to you. I ask all this in your the precious name of Jesus.
I am SO thankful for this promise from God! I am confident that God has been working in me since before my birth, but I'm sorry to say it took me many years to pay much attention to what He was saying.
Oh, I thought I knew God. After all, my parents always took us to Sunday School and we prayed before meals and all that good Christian stuff. I know my mother was a believer. I was very involved in the youth group. I'll never forget when I was about 14, as was the custom in our church, after completing a 2 year class, my fellow classmates and I were individually questioned by the elders of the church to make sure they wanted to allow us to join the church. I can still see that room and the men sitting around it! I don't remember what else they asked me, but I'll never forget one question. The pastor or someone else asked me if I believed Jesus Christ was my savior. I honestly told him no, I didn't. The response? "Well, you will one of these days." And they let me join the church - I just kept my mouth shut during the part of the ceremony where it said I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior!
Whoever that man was who said, "Well, you will one of these days" was right, but I do not think God whispered that in his ear any more than he did mine at the time. I am so thankful for our gracious God and his patience of working in me for so many years when I was basically giving him lip service and turning a deaf ear.
I can be a pretty stubborn person, so it took Him a number of years to get me to let go of that tug of war rope. And to be perfectly honest, I still pick it up from time to time to argue about who has control over some aspects of my life. However, thanks be to God, I finally accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior in December of 1983. It still took me a while to start working on my relationship with Jesus. But, praise the Lord again for his patience and graciousness with me. He has truly instilled in me the desire to please Him and I have felt His power at various times when He has equipped and enabled me to serve and glorify Him in ways I pray please Him.
He is working in each of us every day. What is he trying to tell you today?
My prayer for today:
Father God, I thank you so much for loving me and never giving up on me. I praise you for who you are yesterday, today and tomorrow and the knowledge that we can trust you and believe you keep your promises! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the work you have done in me and for all the work you still have planned to do in me! Thank you for instilling in me the desire to please you. I pray that I always keep you top of mind and that all I say, do and think is pleasing to you. I ask all this in your the precious name of Jesus.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Brotherly Love at it's best
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love, Honor one another above yourselves. " Romans 12:10
(I decided to share one of the devotionals I wrote back in 2005 because I was glancing through the little booklet and remembering the story made my heart sing so I wanted to share it. I hope you enjoy!)
One of my most precious memories of my two oldest children, Stuart and Amanda, is their first recital. It was a combination gymnastics & dance recital at the Capital Arts Theater – “the big time”.
Stuart was about 3 ½ and Amanda was around 2 years old. Amanda was really too young for the class, but the teacher was willing to take our money! Anyway, for the recital, they did a little routine to Willie Nelson’s song “Mammas, don’t let your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys.” They looked so precious – cowboy hats, gingham shirts, Stuart in blue jeans and Amanda in a denim skirt.
They were all lined up – I think there were 5 or 6 of them – all boys, but Amanda in her little skirt. They took turns doing forward rolls and other simple gymnastic moves. Stuart did his fine with that nice gymnast finish of holding his hands straight up in the air and returned to his place in line. When it was Amanda’s turn, she stepped out to do her forward roll and started crying. Big boo hoos!
You could see Stuart encouraging her and could sense the teacher doing the same at the edge of the stage. She cried and cried, but people started clapping for her so she decided to go ahead and do her forward roll – which she did successfully! Unfortunately, her little skirt flipped up in back and stayed that way. Stuart calmly stepped out of line, smoothed her skirt down and then stepped back to his place in line. Is that brotherly love or what? I was laughing and crying and so proud of both of them! This was before we owned a video camera, but God had blessed me with a vivid memory of that performance! What a blessing!
My prayer for today:
My most gracious and heavenly Father, thank you so much for my children. You have blessed me beyond measure with the three of them. Please help them all to maintain the attitude Stuart showed that day long ago when he put his sister’s needs above his own. Please help each of us to put others above ourselves each and every day. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
What did God say to you today through this verse?
(I decided to share one of the devotionals I wrote back in 2005 because I was glancing through the little booklet and remembering the story made my heart sing so I wanted to share it. I hope you enjoy!)
One of my most precious memories of my two oldest children, Stuart and Amanda, is their first recital. It was a combination gymnastics & dance recital at the Capital Arts Theater – “the big time”.
Stuart was about 3 ½ and Amanda was around 2 years old. Amanda was really too young for the class, but the teacher was willing to take our money! Anyway, for the recital, they did a little routine to Willie Nelson’s song “Mammas, don’t let your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys.” They looked so precious – cowboy hats, gingham shirts, Stuart in blue jeans and Amanda in a denim skirt.
They were all lined up – I think there were 5 or 6 of them – all boys, but Amanda in her little skirt. They took turns doing forward rolls and other simple gymnastic moves. Stuart did his fine with that nice gymnast finish of holding his hands straight up in the air and returned to his place in line. When it was Amanda’s turn, she stepped out to do her forward roll and started crying. Big boo hoos!
You could see Stuart encouraging her and could sense the teacher doing the same at the edge of the stage. She cried and cried, but people started clapping for her so she decided to go ahead and do her forward roll – which she did successfully! Unfortunately, her little skirt flipped up in back and stayed that way. Stuart calmly stepped out of line, smoothed her skirt down and then stepped back to his place in line. Is that brotherly love or what? I was laughing and crying and so proud of both of them! This was before we owned a video camera, but God had blessed me with a vivid memory of that performance! What a blessing!
My prayer for today:
My most gracious and heavenly Father, thank you so much for my children. You have blessed me beyond measure with the three of them. Please help them all to maintain the attitude Stuart showed that day long ago when he put his sister’s needs above his own. Please help each of us to put others above ourselves each and every day. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
What did God say to you today through this verse?
Sunday, July 19, 2009
I feel like dancing!
" David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might." 2 Samuel 6:14
WOO HOO! I just scored 100% doing the vocals of "Spirit in the Sky" on Rock Band 2!! Do I feel like dancing? You betcha! As someone who absolutely stinks at most video type games, this was quite an accomplishment for me! Of course, doing vocals doesn't require much hand-eye coordination, so that helps!
In this passage of 2 Samuel, David had a much better reason for "leaping and dancing before the LORD" (2 Sam 6: 16) than a good score on Rock Band - he had just brought the ark of the LORD inside the tent that he had pitched expecially for it. Can you imagine being in the presence of the ark of the Lord? How could you keep from singing, dancing, worshiping and praising the Lord?!
Wait a minute - we're in the presence in the Lord every minute of every day! But, if you're like me, you often lose sight of that amazing fact and take Him for granted way too much. It's easier to remember to thank him for saving my life when I had a heart attack than it is to praise Him for the abundant blessings He gives me each and every day.
Several years ago when I volunteered with the youth ministry in our church, it was popular to for them to do interpretive dance. I'll never forgot one of the moms turning to me after one of the performances and whispering, "How is THAT worship?" I guess she'd never read 2 Samuel 6!
God gives us lots and lots of reasons each and every day to dance, praise and worship him. Just a few I can think of . . . a recent AWESOME family vacation at the beach . . . a wonderful God-honoring family . . . healthy, happy, growing, smiling twin grandbabies . . . the opportunity to worship and serve at a Jesus-loving, mission-minded church . . . and yes, even a bit of success at Rock Band! I could go on and on with big and tiny things that I thank the Lord for and that make me want to dance before the Him with all my might!
What does your list look like?
How has God spoken to you today through this scripture?
WOO HOO! I just scored 100% doing the vocals of "Spirit in the Sky" on Rock Band 2!! Do I feel like dancing? You betcha! As someone who absolutely stinks at most video type games, this was quite an accomplishment for me! Of course, doing vocals doesn't require much hand-eye coordination, so that helps!
In this passage of 2 Samuel, David had a much better reason for "leaping and dancing before the LORD" (2 Sam 6: 16) than a good score on Rock Band - he had just brought the ark of the LORD inside the tent that he had pitched expecially for it. Can you imagine being in the presence of the ark of the Lord? How could you keep from singing, dancing, worshiping and praising the Lord?!
Wait a minute - we're in the presence in the Lord every minute of every day! But, if you're like me, you often lose sight of that amazing fact and take Him for granted way too much. It's easier to remember to thank him for saving my life when I had a heart attack than it is to praise Him for the abundant blessings He gives me each and every day.
Several years ago when I volunteered with the youth ministry in our church, it was popular to for them to do interpretive dance. I'll never forgot one of the moms turning to me after one of the performances and whispering, "How is THAT worship?" I guess she'd never read 2 Samuel 6!
God gives us lots and lots of reasons each and every day to dance, praise and worship him. Just a few I can think of . . . a recent AWESOME family vacation at the beach . . . a wonderful God-honoring family . . . healthy, happy, growing, smiling twin grandbabies . . . the opportunity to worship and serve at a Jesus-loving, mission-minded church . . . and yes, even a bit of success at Rock Band! I could go on and on with big and tiny things that I thank the Lord for and that make me want to dance before the Him with all my might!
What does your list look like?
How has God spoken to you today through this scripture?
Saturday, July 18, 2009
God is good - All the time!
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
When I flipped open my Bible just now, this is the highlighted verse it opened to and, as always, God knows what's on my mind and what I need to hear.
Today marks a special day in the life of a dear friend, Greg Henry. He and his children are embarking on a new life as he marries Cheryl Cole. I am so happy for them, but have to admit that I'm a bit sad too.
You see, this special day wouldn't be possible if our Lord had not called Greg's wife (who was my sweet friend), Suzanne home almost two years ago. I know that Suzanne would be so happy for Greg and her children, Katie and B.J. and encouraged him to remarry when he felt the time was right. I sincerely pray for all of God's blessing on this new marriage. I love you all!
Because Suzanne has been on my mind so much today, I wanted to share something I wrote about her over four years ago:
"O LORD , God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands . . ." Nehemiah 1:5
A friend of mine, who is one of the sweetest, most Godly women I know, is at the beginning of a battle with breast cancer. One of her favorite sayings is “It’s all good.” I think the reason she can say that phrase – and mean it – no matter what she’s facing is just what this verse is talking about.
Suzanne is obedient to our God – she loves him with all her heart, soul, mind, spirit and body. She loves his children with the same fervor. She goes where he sends her and lives each day in his will. She uses every opportunity facing her to glorify His name. She praises his greatness and honors Him with everything she says and does.
Suzanne does all this with a smile on her face and in her humble heart. She is truly an obedient servant of God. I feel honored to be able to call her my friend.
Suzanne’s loving obedience is a great part of the reason God is keeping His covenant of love with her. She doesn’t know yet where he is taking her with this disease, but she knows He loves her and that He will be there with her every step of the way.
My prayer for the day:
Father, thank you for Suzanne. Thank you for giving her and her family this awesome opportunity to witness for you. I pray that I can be as strong and faithful to you as she is. In your Son’s awesome name, I pray. Amen.
What did God say to you today through this verse?
When I flipped open my Bible just now, this is the highlighted verse it opened to and, as always, God knows what's on my mind and what I need to hear.
Today marks a special day in the life of a dear friend, Greg Henry. He and his children are embarking on a new life as he marries Cheryl Cole. I am so happy for them, but have to admit that I'm a bit sad too.
You see, this special day wouldn't be possible if our Lord had not called Greg's wife (who was my sweet friend), Suzanne home almost two years ago. I know that Suzanne would be so happy for Greg and her children, Katie and B.J. and encouraged him to remarry when he felt the time was right. I sincerely pray for all of God's blessing on this new marriage. I love you all!
Because Suzanne has been on my mind so much today, I wanted to share something I wrote about her over four years ago:
"O LORD , God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands . . ." Nehemiah 1:5
A friend of mine, who is one of the sweetest, most Godly women I know, is at the beginning of a battle with breast cancer. One of her favorite sayings is “It’s all good.” I think the reason she can say that phrase – and mean it – no matter what she’s facing is just what this verse is talking about.
Suzanne is obedient to our God – she loves him with all her heart, soul, mind, spirit and body. She loves his children with the same fervor. She goes where he sends her and lives each day in his will. She uses every opportunity facing her to glorify His name. She praises his greatness and honors Him with everything she says and does.
Suzanne does all this with a smile on her face and in her humble heart. She is truly an obedient servant of God. I feel honored to be able to call her my friend.
Suzanne’s loving obedience is a great part of the reason God is keeping His covenant of love with her. She doesn’t know yet where he is taking her with this disease, but she knows He loves her and that He will be there with her every step of the way.
My prayer for the day:
Father, thank you for Suzanne. Thank you for giving her and her family this awesome opportunity to witness for you. I pray that I can be as strong and faithful to you as she is. In your Son’s awesome name, I pray. Amen.
What did God say to you today through this verse?
OK, Lord, I give up!
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
Whew! I can't believe I am doing this, but after years of pushing God's nudges away, I am finally believing Him that He could possibly use me to get His Word and message to others. I trust that He will equip me to do what He wants because I know I sure can't on my own!
I honestly don't believe I have anything worth saying, but God evidently does - He has a whole book full of great things to say! My son told me several years ago that there is always good in what you're saying as long as God's word is a part of it.
God has been bugging me about using writing to glorify Him for YEARS!! He recently used a women's Bible study and a new friend's encouragement and her obedience to write about God's work in her life to push me over the edge into obedience. God knows me even better than I know myself and knows I need the accountability and the hope of helping others to get me to post my writing publicly.
I realized at an early age that God blessed me with a gift of writing. My heart's desire for years has been to use that gift to glorify Him and hopefully to have some sort of positive impact on His Kingdom. Even though each time I've using scripture to inspire writing, God has richly blessed me, I have only been obedient sporadically - when I felt like I'd be letting a friend down if I didn't.
God's Word is a rich roadmap for living life to the fullest. Although His truth never changes, I've found that He uses scripture to speak to me in different ways on different days.
My purpose with this blog is to share a verse and a tidbit of something he brought to my mind when I read it. My prayer is that He will use the scripture to inspire and grow anyone reading it as well.
My prayer is that He is glorified through all that is written here.
Whew! I can't believe I am doing this, but after years of pushing God's nudges away, I am finally believing Him that He could possibly use me to get His Word and message to others. I trust that He will equip me to do what He wants because I know I sure can't on my own!
I honestly don't believe I have anything worth saying, but God evidently does - He has a whole book full of great things to say! My son told me several years ago that there is always good in what you're saying as long as God's word is a part of it.
God has been bugging me about using writing to glorify Him for YEARS!! He recently used a women's Bible study and a new friend's encouragement and her obedience to write about God's work in her life to push me over the edge into obedience. God knows me even better than I know myself and knows I need the accountability and the hope of helping others to get me to post my writing publicly.
I realized at an early age that God blessed me with a gift of writing. My heart's desire for years has been to use that gift to glorify Him and hopefully to have some sort of positive impact on His Kingdom. Even though each time I've using scripture to inspire writing, God has richly blessed me, I have only been obedient sporadically - when I felt like I'd be letting a friend down if I didn't.
God's Word is a rich roadmap for living life to the fullest. Although His truth never changes, I've found that He uses scripture to speak to me in different ways on different days.
My purpose with this blog is to share a verse and a tidbit of something he brought to my mind when I read it. My prayer is that He will use the scripture to inspire and grow anyone reading it as well.
My prayer is that He is glorified through all that is written here.
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