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![]() prompt How does it stir your soul to consider God's wrath fell on Christ instead of sinners? I have written about this very topic.
How can your soul not be stirred when you consider this if you are truly saved? It is at the very core of every Christian's foundational belief. We love him because he first loved us and sacrificed himself for us. It is a foundational belief in general that if you want to receive love you give love. That's what Jesus did for us because no greater love is there than when a man lays down his life for his friends. I realized something today. I missed my devotion time yesterday. Every time I thought of doing it, I kept getting distracted. I thought to myself, "I will just read an extra chapter tomorrow." Today was yesterday's tomorrow. Sure enough, I read my extra chapter just like a good little Christian. That's when I realized it. Reading the Bible isn't about a ritualistic behavior. It's about spending time with God. It is about that relationship and making that relationship more important than anything else. I did make up the chapter that I missed yesterday. However, I cannot make up lost time. Yesterday is gone. I will not have an opportunity to spend time with God yesterday ever again. That time is gone. It is lost forever. I learned a valuable lesson to not take my time with God for granted. It is so precious. I am sad that I missed yesterday's time. I hope I never forget the lesson the Holy Spirit taught me today. |
prompt Luke 7:23 And blessed is he whosoeuer shall not be offended in me. Have you ever felt angry or offended by God? Write about it. Yes, I have, on more than one occasion. At one point, I was so angry at God, I was physically screaming at him. At times when we are grieving and broken, it is our natural human reaction to feel angry at God. I am not saying we should. However, it is in our human nature. We are not alone in feeling that way. However, I have realized when we get that angry at God, We are showing a lack of trust in him. He is Sovereign and has the bigger picture in mind. All things work together for the overall good of everyone called according to God's purpose. No it is not easy to have that complete child-like faith in God at all times. We all come short of God's glory more than we like to admit. It is also easy to get angry at things we don't understand. This is why we should not lean on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge God. He will heal our hurts and eventually take away our sorrows. He will direct our path! |
prompt What is going well in your walk with God so far this year? I have a lot going on in life right now. It is good for the most part though. I have got 2 businesses I am working on. I have made it a point to keep God first. I have my quiet time first thing in the morning. It seems like I am praying all day long. Although, I feel I need to still work on some aspects of prayer. I am about to start writing the Bible studies again. God is walking with me every step of the way and providing all my needs. |