Life is really full here. We got through all the graduations here - Head start, Kindergarten, 8th grade and High school - it was a full week. It always seems to be a challenge to keep up with all the different things that come up in a given day, along with day to day household tasks.
It seems God is working on me in ways I don't fully understand...at least not yet. These are some things I have been reading and pondering.
I spent a couple weeks reading James 1:1-18 almost daily. Do I see troubles as an opportunity for pure joy? When my endurance is fully developed I will be perfect and complete, needing nothing?... Is my faith really in God alone? What else am I relying on?...What desires are dragging me away? These desires lead to sinful actions. Am I so focused on my desires that I don't notice or disregard the needs of those around me?
After reading Luke 18:35-42 recently, I thought...the Jesus in this passage and all through the New Testament, healed lots of people. Do I really believe "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever?" The God I serve today is the same Jesus who walked on this earth yet I know in my humanness (or is it unbelief) I see God differently today.
Isa 56:7 Am I a house of prayer? How much time do I actually spend praying? Psa 84
Psa 50 noting vs 14 and 23 Giving thanks truly honors God. Do I give thanks in everything? Not just the easy things? Am I thankful for hardships as well?
We have been reading "Heavenly Man" by Brother Yun with Paul Hattaway. What a challenge! Am I willing to serve God no matter what it takes? Am I prepared always to give an answer? Do I desire to memorize the word, so I will have it in my heart in times of need? We are so rich and spoiled in this culture. I know I have grown lax. What will it take for me to be sold out for God in every moment of every day?
Summer is upon us and we are seeking God to know how he wants to use us this summer to reach souls for Him. There are so many opportunities in the yard daily. Are we being bold or are we being too busy?
Thanks so much for your prayers.
I will try to post pics soon.
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