I had a great session at our weekly meeting yesterday. I had a couple of thoughts that really struck me throughout the week. (I might seem repetitive here.)
1. Being human, I was really examining why I didn't praise God everyday. Besides taking it for granted, I was really examining my reasons. One thought that came to mind was that doesn't God already know how great and awesome He is? Does He really need me to tell Him that. As I was thinking this thought, it struck me. Who doesn't love to be praised? I know I personally love it! I think the only difference between us receiving praise and God receiving praise is that His self esteem doesn't rest on our praises. He craves our praises just like we do. I think He wants to know that we have made the choice and the commitment and that praise is one form of showing it.
2. For some reason, in our discussion, we got on the topic of different religions such as Buddhism. Buddhists bow before the statutes and burn incense. I don't see how this gives them comfort. Buddha is dead. He's not coming back. He gave some great advice, but that's about where the buck ends. It was at this time that I realized that we have an idea of what Buddha looked like based on the age of the statutes. We have yet to see a picture of God. Yes, we have images of Jesus although they are most likely not accurate since He has been made in the image of a white man (but that's another story). There is no statute of God for us to worship. I find that extremely interesting! He tells us to not put any other idols before us to worship. Man created idols because we're visual (heck, we can see that Eve! ;). We need something tangible. Yet, God asks us for our faith, our belief in Him. That is the ultimate test I think. Believing in the unseen. This was a great revelation to me this week!
God has so many outstanding qualities to adore Him for. How can we not begin our prayers with the awesome characteristics He has!
Rejoice Evermore! I Thess. 5:17 (Think about this verse. It says evermore. It doesn't say when to begin or when to stop. There is no beginning and no end. We are to rejoice!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Rejoice Evermore!
I'm continuing on my lessons this week. The verse that really popped out at me although it wasn't mentioned in the lesson was I Thess. 5:17 where it says, "Rejoice Evermore!" It doesn't say stop or pause, but to do it evermore.
I love you Lord and I lift my voice
To worship you...
Oh my soul, rejoice!
Take joy, my King,
in what you hear!
May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear!
I love you Lord for who you were, are and to come!
I love you Lord and I lift my voice
To worship you...
Oh my soul, rejoice!
Take joy, my King,
in what you hear!
May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear!
I love you Lord for who you were, are and to come!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Attacks....
Well, I see that it has been three days since I last wrote in here. I was thinking about it last night and thought, "Wow, Satan really doesn't like me doing this." He's been throwing curves balls at me the last several days to deter me from pursuing God. It's just like I read in the book, "Battlefield of the Mind," by Joyce Meyers. Satan is extremely patient and chips away at you daily. I am praying that God makes me stronger through this trial.
This week's devotionals are focused on praising God. When I read the first day's devotion, it really struck home with me the statement that we really don't focus on God that much unless we are in need or are in tragic times. I think that is what society has slowly taught us. We don't need God. We can do it ourselves which is soooooo untrue. I need Him everyday in my life. I am focused on looking on what He has for me to learn everyday since I started this. I doing some introspective looks into myself and it's not pretty. I am hoping that He will mold me into something better. :) What it all boils down to is is that it is my choice of whether I allow Him to work in me or not. It's sad to think that I don't do this sometimes. I'm sure it must feel like a slap in the face to him. I know that if my kids ignore me or push me away when I try to hug them, it hurts.
I have also learned in this week's lessons that God is limitless! I will never fully understand every single aspect of God. I can't put Him in a box. He is more than that! It reminded of our church's recent Bible Study, called "The Truth Project". A lot of people put God in a box and God can't be restricted. He is greater than that box! Malachi 1:6 struck a cord with me. "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor?" And if I am a master, where is My respect?" I thought that was a pretty direct statement from God. It's not holding back on His feelings at all on this issue. He is more than worthy of my time and pursuit!
Ok, I have a confession. I am a car singer! I listen to KSBJ and I go full blast on some of the praise songs. I am not a big singer at church, but I am in the car. Go figure! I haven't quite figured that one out but I love singing the praise songs in the car. I have left the secular music behind, for the most part, and found that the Christian station offers so much more hope and praise rather than the negativity on the secular stations. It literally does put me in a better mood. What I didn't really realize was that God calls us to worship Him. Ok, yeah, I can do that one easily! :) It's hard sometimes when the times are bad, but the songs are so reassuring that there is a purpose for everything happening in our lives and I have to trust Him to pull me through. What better reassurance. I've never heard that reassurance from a secular song. In those songs, you can supposedly count on man, but I'm not quick to hold my breath on that one!
These are some of the things that I have been praising God for this week:
-For bringing me to this devotional Bible study at church
-For His grace
-For Johnny
-For always being there for me
-For caring about me and my needs
-For giving me strength and endurance
-For wanting me when He doesn't need me (I borrowed this from a fabulous neighbor...thanks Shannon!)
-For pursing me daily
-For providing a book as a guide for our lives
-For showing me daily the depths of His love
I have so much to praise him for!
I am already praising Him for defending me against the attacks I am going through this week!
This week's devotionals are focused on praising God. When I read the first day's devotion, it really struck home with me the statement that we really don't focus on God that much unless we are in need or are in tragic times. I think that is what society has slowly taught us. We don't need God. We can do it ourselves which is soooooo untrue. I need Him everyday in my life. I am focused on looking on what He has for me to learn everyday since I started this. I doing some introspective looks into myself and it's not pretty. I am hoping that He will mold me into something better. :) What it all boils down to is is that it is my choice of whether I allow Him to work in me or not. It's sad to think that I don't do this sometimes. I'm sure it must feel like a slap in the face to him. I know that if my kids ignore me or push me away when I try to hug them, it hurts.
I have also learned in this week's lessons that God is limitless! I will never fully understand every single aspect of God. I can't put Him in a box. He is more than that! It reminded of our church's recent Bible Study, called "The Truth Project". A lot of people put God in a box and God can't be restricted. He is greater than that box! Malachi 1:6 struck a cord with me. "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor?" And if I am a master, where is My respect?" I thought that was a pretty direct statement from God. It's not holding back on His feelings at all on this issue. He is more than worthy of my time and pursuit!
Ok, I have a confession. I am a car singer! I listen to KSBJ and I go full blast on some of the praise songs. I am not a big singer at church, but I am in the car. Go figure! I haven't quite figured that one out but I love singing the praise songs in the car. I have left the secular music behind, for the most part, and found that the Christian station offers so much more hope and praise rather than the negativity on the secular stations. It literally does put me in a better mood. What I didn't really realize was that God calls us to worship Him. Ok, yeah, I can do that one easily! :) It's hard sometimes when the times are bad, but the songs are so reassuring that there is a purpose for everything happening in our lives and I have to trust Him to pull me through. What better reassurance. I've never heard that reassurance from a secular song. In those songs, you can supposedly count on man, but I'm not quick to hold my breath on that one!
These are some of the things that I have been praising God for this week:
-For bringing me to this devotional Bible study at church
-For His grace
-For Johnny
-For always being there for me
-For caring about me and my needs
-For giving me strength and endurance
-For wanting me when He doesn't need me (I borrowed this from a fabulous neighbor...thanks Shannon!)
-For pursing me daily
-For providing a book as a guide for our lives
-For showing me daily the depths of His love
I have so much to praise him for!
I am already praising Him for defending me against the attacks I am going through this week!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wrapping up the first week...
I just want to start off mentioning that I saw Micah 6:8 AGAIN. This had to be at least the fifth time that I saw this verse this week. This time it was in Hobby Lobby on one of their metal signs. I have NEVER noticed it before but it caught my eye this time! Definitely think that is God telling me something!
On Day 6 of my Bible study, it was talking about "Pictures of Pursuing God". This was somewhat comforting to me because it talked about how Jesus pursued God at various times throughout the day. He didn't have a set devotional time. Sometimes it was at night; sometimes it was during the day. I know that most people recommend doing the devotional in the morning. I just haven't been able to do it. Since I go to bed late, it makes it hard to wake up even earlier than my kids to do this. Even though I more prone to fall asleep at night, it is easier for me to do it then because it feels like I have to whole house to myself because everyone else is asleep. I guess this was a reassurance to me that it doesn't matter what time I devote to Him, He just wants me to pursue Him. :)
We had our first class at church yesterday. It was very small, but I really liked that because it seemed more intimate. I got some extras out of the devotions that I otherwise wouldn't have seen. I love hearing other people's perspectives because sometimes I feel like I just don't understand what I am reading. What stuck out most in my mind were some scriptures that we read such as the following verses:
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father." John 15:7-8
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seeks me. "I will be found by you," says the Lord. ""I will end your capitivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and bring you home again to your own land." Jeremiah 29:11-14
It was interesting that it was mentioned in the class that no one reads the verses following Jeremiah 29:11, but they clearly tell us that God is telling us that He is there and wants to be sought. There is no hiding by Him. He doesn't go away somewhere. He never leaves us. We just have to LOOK for Him. It doesn't seem like such a hard task but Satan is right there tempting to us to do otherwise because that is the one thing he doesn't want us to do.
We also talked about our call to minister to others. Looking at the disciples, they were common everyday people, just like us. They weren't some special group of people that were higher in society, etc. I think it is another great example of how God uses anyone to spread the Gospel. It can be a king like David or a former Roman soldier, known for persecuting Christians, even someone that didn't think he had the talent for speaking on God's behalf and leading people out of Egypt (Moses). I guess I never have thought I could do that because I didn't think I was well "versed" enough to minister to others. I feel very limited in what I can say. I guess I need God to take over in that part of my life.
On the final day of the first week of study/devotions, the main point that caught my eye was that in our pursuit of God, we have to be focused. As Paul says in the Bible, we are to "run the race, in such a way, as not without aim." What I need to to remember is that "The Christian life isn't a sprint, but a marathon." I will never know it all and I will never be finished so why rush things. I need to absorb everything God wants me to know and do.
The most profound statement was "If we reflect honestly on sin, we quickly realize that every sin is rooted in unbelief." As I reflected on this statement, it really hit me on how true it was. Every sin is rooted in unbelief. When we lie, there is unbelief that we will get caught. When someone steals; they don't believe they will be caught. It goes all the way back to Eve. She didn't believe God's truths about those trees in the Garden. Sarah didn't believe God's promises that she would have a baby. Yet, she had a baby. Like I said, it was a very profound statement to me.
In my prayer last night, I had an honest confession to God. I need that burning desire to want to pursue Him everyday. I want to feel His presence. I don't want to just go through the motions.
On Day 6 of my Bible study, it was talking about "Pictures of Pursuing God". This was somewhat comforting to me because it talked about how Jesus pursued God at various times throughout the day. He didn't have a set devotional time. Sometimes it was at night; sometimes it was during the day. I know that most people recommend doing the devotional in the morning. I just haven't been able to do it. Since I go to bed late, it makes it hard to wake up even earlier than my kids to do this. Even though I more prone to fall asleep at night, it is easier for me to do it then because it feels like I have to whole house to myself because everyone else is asleep. I guess this was a reassurance to me that it doesn't matter what time I devote to Him, He just wants me to pursue Him. :)
We had our first class at church yesterday. It was very small, but I really liked that because it seemed more intimate. I got some extras out of the devotions that I otherwise wouldn't have seen. I love hearing other people's perspectives because sometimes I feel like I just don't understand what I am reading. What stuck out most in my mind were some scriptures that we read such as the following verses:
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father." John 15:7-8
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seeks me. "I will be found by you," says the Lord. ""I will end your capitivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and bring you home again to your own land." Jeremiah 29:11-14
It was interesting that it was mentioned in the class that no one reads the verses following Jeremiah 29:11, but they clearly tell us that God is telling us that He is there and wants to be sought. There is no hiding by Him. He doesn't go away somewhere. He never leaves us. We just have to LOOK for Him. It doesn't seem like such a hard task but Satan is right there tempting to us to do otherwise because that is the one thing he doesn't want us to do.
We also talked about our call to minister to others. Looking at the disciples, they were common everyday people, just like us. They weren't some special group of people that were higher in society, etc. I think it is another great example of how God uses anyone to spread the Gospel. It can be a king like David or a former Roman soldier, known for persecuting Christians, even someone that didn't think he had the talent for speaking on God's behalf and leading people out of Egypt (Moses). I guess I never have thought I could do that because I didn't think I was well "versed" enough to minister to others. I feel very limited in what I can say. I guess I need God to take over in that part of my life.
On the final day of the first week of study/devotions, the main point that caught my eye was that in our pursuit of God, we have to be focused. As Paul says in the Bible, we are to "run the race, in such a way, as not without aim." What I need to to remember is that "The Christian life isn't a sprint, but a marathon." I will never know it all and I will never be finished so why rush things. I need to absorb everything God wants me to know and do.
The most profound statement was "If we reflect honestly on sin, we quickly realize that every sin is rooted in unbelief." As I reflected on this statement, it really hit me on how true it was. Every sin is rooted in unbelief. When we lie, there is unbelief that we will get caught. When someone steals; they don't believe they will be caught. It goes all the way back to Eve. She didn't believe God's truths about those trees in the Garden. Sarah didn't believe God's promises that she would have a baby. Yet, she had a baby. Like I said, it was a very profound statement to me.
In my prayer last night, I had an honest confession to God. I need that burning desire to want to pursue Him everyday. I want to feel His presence. I don't want to just go through the motions.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Reoccurrences...
What a week this has been. I attended two funerals. I always question why these things happen. Why was a mother and young innocent baby taken from this world? Why was my brother taken from us when he was entering his prime and had a beautiful daughter to raise?? There is no way to instantly heal the pain. There are no words of comfort for those grieving. I remember thinking when my brother passed away...."how can all of these people around me be so happy? Don't they know that my brother isn't here anymore? I miss him! I want him back now!!" I have to remind myself of Jeremiah 29:11. God has a plan for each and every one of us. Although we don't know or understand that plan, there is one. I live by those words. It is the only thing that explain these tragic events in our lives.
As I have completed devotional last night (at 1:30 in the morning.....I was tempted not to do it, but I made myself get up and do it!), I noticed that a verse has repeatedly come up this week, through my devotional, a Bible verse that was sent through my phone devotional, and my kid's devotional. I don't know about you, but that is a sign to me that I need to pay attention to this verse because there is something there that God is wanting me to see. It is Micah 6:8.
"He has told you, O Man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
I take it so far that God is really wanting me to walk with him daily. I have also focused on the loving kindness this week. I want to show it toward others, although I have a few week points in it so maybe that is what God is pointing out as well.
I also noticed another repeated verse in my life this week. I Thessalonians 5:5.
"You are children of the light and children of the day. You do not belong to the night or of the darkness." My kid's devotional also mentioned this. I was explaining to the kids how we need to be a light, like Jesus is to the world so that others can see Christ in us. Just like the song, "This little light of mine", we need to let him shine to those around us.
I am hoping that through this blog that maybe I can be a shining light to others. Hopefully you can see glimpses of Christ in me. Although I am not perfect like it says in Romans 3:23, I am a Christ follower and hope that others will want to do the same. :)
As I have completed devotional last night (at 1:30 in the morning.....I was tempted not to do it, but I made myself get up and do it!), I noticed that a verse has repeatedly come up this week, through my devotional, a Bible verse that was sent through my phone devotional, and my kid's devotional. I don't know about you, but that is a sign to me that I need to pay attention to this verse because there is something there that God is wanting me to see. It is Micah 6:8.
"He has told you, O Man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
I take it so far that God is really wanting me to walk with him daily. I have also focused on the loving kindness this week. I want to show it toward others, although I have a few week points in it so maybe that is what God is pointing out as well.
I also noticed another repeated verse in my life this week. I Thessalonians 5:5.
"You are children of the light and children of the day. You do not belong to the night or of the darkness." My kid's devotional also mentioned this. I was explaining to the kids how we need to be a light, like Jesus is to the world so that others can see Christ in us. Just like the song, "This little light of mine", we need to let him shine to those around us.
I am hoping that through this blog that maybe I can be a shining light to others. Hopefully you can see glimpses of Christ in me. Although I am not perfect like it says in Romans 3:23, I am a Christ follower and hope that others will want to do the same. :)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Hinderances...
Well, how funny it was to read last night's devotional and it was talking about what I had written in my post yesterday. It was talking about how we are hindered from our study of the Word. Satan likes to keep us busy with doing other things other than learning more about God. It reminded me of my study of Joyce Meyer's book, "Battlefield of the Mind". In the book she talks about the devil being the most patient of all. I'm not patient by any means, but there Satan is, taking his time, working little by little each day to erode our faith and our time with God.
I guess I must be on the right track if I was already thinking about what the next devotional was about! LOL
I love how our memory verse for the church this week also played into this.....
Teach me your way, LORD,
that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11
I guess I must be on the right track if I was already thinking about what the next devotional was about! LOL
I love how our memory verse for the church this week also played into this.....
Teach me your way, LORD,
that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Detour
Ok...so I have taken a brief detour. I can't believe that I am already doing this a few days into the process of getting myself in the habit of spending time in the word. I actually am starting a new Bible study at church on how to develop a quiet time. I am in serious need of this people!
I have done two days of the study so far although I am a day behind. The first day really revealed something. It said that God reveals something new to us everyday...we just have to be there to realize it and accept. For the past few days, I have been looking for those lessons. The first thing I realized came at the funeral that I attended last night for a church friend's husband who passed away last week. Our pastor read Psalm 23 and I got a whole new meaning out of it. When it says "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...", the pastor reminded us that God walks us through it, not to it as a final destination. That had so many meanings for me. This life is temporary and while death may seem permanent to me sometimes because I can't come back in my human form and hug my kids and other loved ones, it isn't the end. My life will just start a new phase, a good phase. Wow...what a huge revelation for me. I am surrounded by death this week but I am reminded that Jesus conquered that.
Last night's lesson was about giving up everything to know more about God. It struck me. God knows everything about me, even down to the number of hairs I have on my head through the daily brushes! LOL It really woke me up to the fact that I really ignore God. It mentioned how we nurture new relationships. We don't meet people and then ignore them to develop relationships. We do everything we can to learn more about them to cultivate the relationship.
I am here to admit that I have never really developed a good quiet time with God. I am the one that does the Bible studies, like the ones by Beth Moore, and do five days worth of work/studying in one day. I hate procrastinating, but have no problem doing it with the Word. It's embarrassing. I hope to change this. I want to be an example to my kids that I have a daily relationship with God that I hope that I can inspire them to do as well. Right now we are having nightly devotions. They quickly remind me when we have missed one. That's definitely a good sign to me! They are keeping me accountable for those. Now, I need someone to keep me accountable to having the daily quiet time. Do you want to be that person? You think I am joking, but I am not!
I have done two days of the study so far although I am a day behind. The first day really revealed something. It said that God reveals something new to us everyday...we just have to be there to realize it and accept. For the past few days, I have been looking for those lessons. The first thing I realized came at the funeral that I attended last night for a church friend's husband who passed away last week. Our pastor read Psalm 23 and I got a whole new meaning out of it. When it says "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...", the pastor reminded us that God walks us through it, not to it as a final destination. That had so many meanings for me. This life is temporary and while death may seem permanent to me sometimes because I can't come back in my human form and hug my kids and other loved ones, it isn't the end. My life will just start a new phase, a good phase. Wow...what a huge revelation for me. I am surrounded by death this week but I am reminded that Jesus conquered that.
Last night's lesson was about giving up everything to know more about God. It struck me. God knows everything about me, even down to the number of hairs I have on my head through the daily brushes! LOL It really woke me up to the fact that I really ignore God. It mentioned how we nurture new relationships. We don't meet people and then ignore them to develop relationships. We do everything we can to learn more about them to cultivate the relationship.
I am here to admit that I have never really developed a good quiet time with God. I am the one that does the Bible studies, like the ones by Beth Moore, and do five days worth of work/studying in one day. I hate procrastinating, but have no problem doing it with the Word. It's embarrassing. I hope to change this. I want to be an example to my kids that I have a daily relationship with God that I hope that I can inspire them to do as well. Right now we are having nightly devotions. They quickly remind me when we have missed one. That's definitely a good sign to me! They are keeping me accountable for those. Now, I need someone to keep me accountable to having the daily quiet time. Do you want to be that person? You think I am joking, but I am not!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Job 35-38
I will admit that I had to look up a commmentary on these verses because I was quite confused when reading these chapters. From what I understand now, Job's friend was calling Job out on what he was saying. Job was saying one thing and acting contrary to it. It reminds me of our memory verse from church this week. James 1:22. "Don't just listen to the Word. You fool yourself if you do that. Do what the Word says." It just reaffirms that I need to live in God's word rather than just reading it. I am hoping that by doing this blog, I can accomplish that.
God help me to stay in your Word and live it daily.
God help me to stay in your Word and live it daily.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Job 29-31
Today I started a Bible plan. I want to read the Bible chronologically in a year. Granted, the program sent me to read Job 29-31 today so I am not quite sure what the deal is what that, but I read it anyway.
I really need to go back and read the beginning of Job to have a better understanding, but some things really struck me that I want to mention.
Job 29...It's all about him. It's "I this" and "I that". I reminded me of today when everyone is very concerned about themselves versus God and others. We are all focused on what we need. Society tells us that we need to be concerned about that instead of the needs of others. Granted, yes, they throw in those commercials that say that we need to help others, but those are few and far between. I am very guilty of this. It is that innate desire in all of us to be selfish. It's a hard habit to break. Today, I was teaching my homeschoolers that monks and nuns gave up the ways of their lives to devote it to the church. What a selfless act! I can only imagine how hard that is to do.
Job 30 - Job talks about how his life has drastically changed. He's gone from the totally respected person to the most despised person, the lowest of the lows. Even the rejects of society make fun of him. This chapter reminded me in a way of the man that was "rediscovered" last week on YouTube. He was once a DJ and had succumbed to drugs and alcohol that ultimately led to his demise and fate as a homeless man. It wasn't until someone in Ohio read his sign about his "God given talent of voice" that he was instantly "brought back" to society. He had had a good life prior to the drugs and alcohol but had everything taken away from him. Even his own mother had given up on him. In this chapter, Job was asking God why He was putting him through this. That is what all of us do when we walk those painful paths in our life. Thank God that Jesus redeemed us!
Job 31 - I noticed that Job is recalling his past to make sure that it is a good one for God to look at. I know the story of Job but for some reason I thought the last chapter would be more of praise rather than recollection. I guess that is why I need to go read all of the book. Maybe then will the last chapter make more sense.
Lord, Please help me to realize my faults and praise you in each and every storm in my life.
I really need to go back and read the beginning of Job to have a better understanding, but some things really struck me that I want to mention.
Job 29...It's all about him. It's "I this" and "I that". I reminded me of today when everyone is very concerned about themselves versus God and others. We are all focused on what we need. Society tells us that we need to be concerned about that instead of the needs of others. Granted, yes, they throw in those commercials that say that we need to help others, but those are few and far between. I am very guilty of this. It is that innate desire in all of us to be selfish. It's a hard habit to break. Today, I was teaching my homeschoolers that monks and nuns gave up the ways of their lives to devote it to the church. What a selfless act! I can only imagine how hard that is to do.
Job 30 - Job talks about how his life has drastically changed. He's gone from the totally respected person to the most despised person, the lowest of the lows. Even the rejects of society make fun of him. This chapter reminded me in a way of the man that was "rediscovered" last week on YouTube. He was once a DJ and had succumbed to drugs and alcohol that ultimately led to his demise and fate as a homeless man. It wasn't until someone in Ohio read his sign about his "God given talent of voice" that he was instantly "brought back" to society. He had had a good life prior to the drugs and alcohol but had everything taken away from him. Even his own mother had given up on him. In this chapter, Job was asking God why He was putting him through this. That is what all of us do when we walk those painful paths in our life. Thank God that Jesus redeemed us!
Job 31 - I noticed that Job is recalling his past to make sure that it is a good one for God to look at. I know the story of Job but for some reason I thought the last chapter would be more of praise rather than recollection. I guess that is why I need to go read all of the book. Maybe then will the last chapter make more sense.
Lord, Please help me to realize my faults and praise you in each and every storm in my life.
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