As I go through my daily Bible reading, many times there are verses that speak to me or just a new understanding that I gain. However, something that seemed so clear to me one day easily fades over time. This is an effort to remember those things and "write them deep within my heart."
King Solomon who was granted wisdom by God himself could not resist the temptation of sin. Wisdom is important, but it is not everything. We are called to study His word and hide it in our hearts, but most importantly we are called to love. Matthew 22:37-38 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself." To love God and through Him love our families and friends, love our church, love strangers and enemies. Because (1 Corinthians 13:2) if I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God's secret plans and
possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains,
but didn't love others, I would be nothing. Nothing.....
Father, Please don't let me go through my life as nothing. Fill me up with your unending love so that I can share it with others. So that I can be a better wife, a better mother, a better friend, a better church member, and a better witness for you. Please speak to my church as we go through a difficult time. Help us to share with others and grow, but most importantly help us to love. Love our pastors, love each other, love our community. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Small Victory
Each night, I wait until my husband is home so I can go for my jog. Well, the other night he had a softball game to play. I could either skip my run or do it with BubbaJ in the jogging stroller. Because I'm pretty stubborn, I opted to go and push the extra weight. I actually made it all three miles! Yes, I'm pretty pumped:)
Friday, June 22, 2012
Running with God
I love running!!! And I hate running! There are days when I can't wait for my husband to get home so I can lace up my shoes and hit the pavement. Then, there are days when it's all I can do to peel myself off the couch to go out. Either way, I can't do it without God by my side.
I don't know about all those people who have always loved to run, but for me there is a moment in every run where I begin rethinking why I went. The thing that gets me through that is God. Because I know that alone I am powerless, but with God I can do anything. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
I don't listen to music when I run. There is so much going on in my life every day. If the kids aren't attacking me with questions or needs, then my husband can't find something or supper needs made. When I started running, I decided that I wanted it to be about me and God. No music, no kids, no distractions. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. My runs are spent pondering the days activities, wondering what tomorrow will bring, and allowing God to pull it all together for me. He reminds me that His glory, His agenda, and His will in my life are that really matters.
When I get home, I feel so good! I feel better about my health and my weight. And everything has been put into perspective. I can come home and love my kids and husband because God has filled me up with His love while I was gone.
Father, Thank you for being so faithful. For always being there. I know there has never been a moment in my life when you weren't there. I'm so grateful for the love that you so freely give. Without it, I would not be able to be the mother and wife that I am. May all the glory be yours. In Jesus Name, amen.
I don't know about all those people who have always loved to run, but for me there is a moment in every run where I begin rethinking why I went. The thing that gets me through that is God. Because I know that alone I am powerless, but with God I can do anything. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
I don't listen to music when I run. There is so much going on in my life every day. If the kids aren't attacking me with questions or needs, then my husband can't find something or supper needs made. When I started running, I decided that I wanted it to be about me and God. No music, no kids, no distractions. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. My runs are spent pondering the days activities, wondering what tomorrow will bring, and allowing God to pull it all together for me. He reminds me that His glory, His agenda, and His will in my life are that really matters.
When I get home, I feel so good! I feel better about my health and my weight. And everything has been put into perspective. I can come home and love my kids and husband because God has filled me up with His love while I was gone.
Father, Thank you for being so faithful. For always being there. I know there has never been a moment in my life when you weren't there. I'm so grateful for the love that you so freely give. Without it, I would not be able to be the mother and wife that I am. May all the glory be yours. In Jesus Name, amen.
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