I had Thursday off which offered me a wonderful opportunity to immerse in God's Word while leisurely sipping a peppermint mocha. I've committed to reading through the entire Bible this year and I was a few days behind. I even have a one-year Bible which provides me with some OT, NT, Psalms and Proverbs each day (which I bought in 2006 so it's time to get started). Why do I neglect time in the Word? It's so simple and beneficial and thought provoking and truly keeps me grounded in the gospel instead of this world. I ended up spending 4 hours praying, reading, and journaling (spellcheck doesn't think this is a real word. It's needs to a lesson on popular culture). The following is a myriad of highlights.
PC - I don't even know what to pray for. Of course I want this ministry to continue, to further Your impact on these families, but I also don't want to stand in Your way if You have something greater in store. May we allow You to mold us in your image even more. May we be good stewards and set aside man's wisdom and trust you. The foolishness of God is greater than the wisdom of man.
Tina & Russia - Lord, your people are the salt of the earth. How sad that Russia is missing this flavor. Move in their minds and their hearts. May Tina be a glorious example of Your love for them.
Lord, help me to seek you every day (every hour) instead of just frantically in my hour of need. Help me to fill my tank every day instead of waiting til I'm on empty.
Why didn't Abraham have other wives or why didn't he take Sarah's maid to bear children for him before God's promise of numerous descendants, which seemed to be customary in those days?
Abraham sacrifices a turtledove. What was the significance of turtledoves in the OT? Or are they mentioned in the 12 days of Christmas ( The two turtledoves represent the Old & New Testaments. I'm still getting Sunday school lessons out of this song) because of Abraham's sacrifice?
Vultures wanted Abraham's sacrifice (that which belongs to God) just as the world wants ours.
All of the waring tribes are descendants of Noah. The Kingdom of Heaven exists on earth were God's people live at peace with one another.
Be a woman of my word and Yes/No is all I'll ever need for others to know that I say what I mean and mean what I say.
Our justice, security, and provision comes from the Lord, what can man possibly take from us (fairly or not) that He cannot replace in abundance. What great gifts do I forfeit by trying to hold on to such earthly treasures?
The command to be perfect is meant to drive us to despair. Only then can we truly know our need for Christ.
Psalm 1:29-33 (NLT)
29 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord.
30 They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them.
31 Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes. 32 For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency. 33 But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.
I insist on my own way and have no one to blame, certainly not the Lord who already gives me grace upon grace, when I must bear the consequences.
Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar: Two Christians mistreat their servant in order to accomplish what they thought was God's will. God looks kindly on the servant and an everlasting division is born.
Abraham obeyed God immediately regarding circumcision. Why do I put off obedience til another day?
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