Obedience

Obedience seems to be a word that none of us really want to hear.  It is seen almost like a swear word in today's culture.  It is something that every single human being wants to rebel against.  But I've been learning that obedience when it comes to God gives us so much more in life.

Christ was obedient to God the Father even when it meant His horrible death on a cross.  But it is that obedience to death that has conquered death.  Because Christ gave his life on the Cross we, as human beings, are given life for eternity with God.  How much greater can it get.

If we believe that Christ died on the Cross for our sins then we have that eternal life, because God loves us more than we could ever realize.  If Christ was able to be obedient to God and die, than we as Christians should be able to be obedient to God with our lives. 

This has been a struggle for me, because I seem to push against the rules set for me, but God has been helping me to follow Him.  Through my daily quite times in God's word, and with the strength of God I have been becoming more obedient to Him.  And I pray that God will continue to grow me in His obedience, for my life belongs to Him.  Because I wouldn't even have the life I do if it wasn't for God.

TNT,
Words by Ali

Quiet Time

This week I have been realizing the importance of my Quiet Times with God.  It's something every Christian should do.  It's more than just about reading the Bible.  Not that that isn't a good thing, because that is also very important.  The Bible is God's word, God's truth, and to understand God's word is to understand God. At least as much as we, as human beings, can understand God.  My Quiet Times are also about being close to God.  It's not just reading but talking with God, having a conversation through prayer.

I have been doing my new Quiet Time for almost 3 weeks now and I can already tell how it is affecting my life.  I can see where God is leading me, in my trusting Him more.  And I can see where prayers are being answered, no matter how small they may seem.  God has been leading me to a deeper relationship with Him, and I can't wait to see what else He has for me.  To learn, to know, to understand, to be blessed with, and what prayers of mine will be answered.

TNT,
Words by Ali

Trust

This past week God has been teaching me about trust, faith, in Him.  God knows what it is I need to work on in my life.  It has always been difficult for me to continue to read The Bible once I've started, I just seem to get lazy about it.  Its not just studying God's word but praying as well.  Prayer is a sign of one's faith in God.  So if one doesn't pray what does that say about their faith?

To have faith in God we must have trust in God.  Trust that He loves us completely and unconditionally.  Trust that He has a plan for our lives.  Trust that He knows what is best for us.  Trust that He is the only one who gives true life.  This is what God has been teaching me this week through my new quiet times.  That includes:

• 1 Proverb
• 1 Psalm
• 1 New Testament chapter

I have been going through the first chapters of Matthew and everyday I read something about trust, faith.

• Matthew 2:13-15  God asks Joseph to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt to escape Herod.  Joseph leaves that very night.  Joseph trusted and obeyed.
• Matthew 4:18-22  Jesus asks Simon and Andrew to leave everything to follow Him.  Jesus asks James and John to leave everything to follow Him. They trust in God and leave to follow Jesus.
• Matthew 6:25-27  Jesus tells us not to worry about our needs, because god knows what we need and He provides.  We need to trust in God to give us the things we need.
• Matthew 7:24-27  Everyone who hears the word of God and obeys is wise.  Those who don't obey are unwise.  Trust in God gives us wisdom, the wisdom of God is better than any treasure.

These are a few of the verses that God has used to make me realize that I need to place all of my trust in God.  I need to continue to read God's word, to know his truth.  I also need to bring everything to God, in prayer.  The good and the bad.  For prayer, our conversations with God, shows our trust in God.  For God is able to do all things.

TNT (Till Next Time),
Words by Ali

Getting Started

This blog is a place where I want to share what God has been teaching me throughout my quite times. To share what I have been learning. What I may need to work on in my walk with God. Or any other thoughts or problems I may be having amist all of this.

I'm hoping that I will be able to share every week. But I know my life sometimes gets busy and I can't find the time. Bare with me though.

Also feel free to leave comments. Share your thoughts, questions, or opions on the subject matter. I'd love to hear what you have to say.

TNT (Till Next Time),
Words by Ali