I've been doing my quite times every morning, but I don't seem to be hearing any certain message. At least not in what I'm specifically reading in Proverbs. I think what God is trying to teach me is to keep doing my quite times even when I feel like it's not doing anything.
It's just a fact that sometimes our quite times are going to get stale, and there isn't really anything much we can do. Of course, we can change it up and try something new. What I've been learing is that even when I feel disconnected I still need to spend the time every morning reading God's word. I know that if I don't stick to it every morning I'm going to stop entirely.
That is something I can not do. It would be so easy for me, for it happens more than I want it to, but as long as I keep at it I know God will change my heart and teach me what He wants me to learn. And if God can do it for me He certainly can do it for you as well.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
The Way We Act
3 Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives,
but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
16 Every wise person acts with good sense,
but fools show how foolish they are. (Proverbs 13 New Century Version (NCV))
These verses are from Proverbs 13. As I was reading these verses a few days ago I realized something. The things that we do and say effect those around us, and our lives more than I think we'll ever realize. I already did know this, but this is different.
God says we are fools if we act unwisely. We didn't just make a mistake but have become a fool. Also our actions, everything we chose to do, if not done with wisdom has the possibility of ruining our lives. That is terrifying, if you ask me.
I need to gain wisdom and knowledge, but not just any wisdom will do. The wisdom of the world isn't going to do anything to help when it comes to my spiritual life. I need God's wisdom, and I can only gain that by seeking God more, and learning His ways. It will be hard, and it will probably take my entire life time, but I know that with God's help, and that of my fellow Christians, I can can win.
TNT,
Words by Ali
but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
16 Every wise person acts with good sense,
but fools show how foolish they are. (Proverbs 13 New Century Version (NCV))
These verses are from Proverbs 13. As I was reading these verses a few days ago I realized something. The things that we do and say effect those around us, and our lives more than I think we'll ever realize. I already did know this, but this is different.
God says we are fools if we act unwisely. We didn't just make a mistake but have become a fool. Also our actions, everything we chose to do, if not done with wisdom has the possibility of ruining our lives. That is terrifying, if you ask me.
I need to gain wisdom and knowledge, but not just any wisdom will do. The wisdom of the world isn't going to do anything to help when it comes to my spiritual life. I need God's wisdom, and I can only gain that by seeking God more, and learning His ways. It will be hard, and it will probably take my entire life time, but I know that with God's help, and that of my fellow Christians, I can can win.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, August 8, 2011
It's Not About Me
This Saturday after listening to the message, at church, I realize (not that I haven't before, but I've realized again) that it isn't about me. It can't be about me, because if I make it about me everything I do is going to fail. Ultimately, Everything has to be about God.
I've come to this conclusion many times before, but always seem to find myself right back at the corner of Me and Me. I turn the world into my own personal universe and I don't like that very much. I know you'd think, my own universe?, that sounds pretty awesome. Trust me it's not, and it's bound to come crashing down around you.
We, as Christians, need to keep our focus on what really matters. The God of the universe. For if we keep our eyes on Him we will win. We will find peace, comfort, and unconditional love. And during those times when we feel like we have no one, and feel as if everyone is ignoring us (this probably isn't true by the way), we'll always have someone there for us. God, of course.
So, I'm going to try to be more focused on God, and less on me.
TNT,
Words by Ali
I've come to this conclusion many times before, but always seem to find myself right back at the corner of Me and Me. I turn the world into my own personal universe and I don't like that very much. I know you'd think, my own universe?, that sounds pretty awesome. Trust me it's not, and it's bound to come crashing down around you.
We, as Christians, need to keep our focus on what really matters. The God of the universe. For if we keep our eyes on Him we will win. We will find peace, comfort, and unconditional love. And during those times when we feel like we have no one, and feel as if everyone is ignoring us (this probably isn't true by the way), we'll always have someone there for us. God, of course.
So, I'm going to try to be more focused on God, and less on me.
TNT,
Words by Ali
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