Today I wonder about all the things I might sow into my life--and into the lives of others--in 2013. I scatter blessings like little seeds. I plant great hope in my own heart.
I pray and write and think and love. I scatter far and wide and wait to reap.
__________________________
What will you sow this year?
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
The Strength and Courage You Need
This morning, I note the repetition of God's command to "be strong and courageous" in Joshua 1. Five times in just one chapter! As I think about 2013 and entering into the new things God has in store, I take to heart the need to have strength and courage.
I'm not sure what the new year will bring; nobody can know for certain. I do know, however, that when moving into new territory, we need to be strong and courageous like Joshua and the people of Israel.
Perhaps it's strength and courage to try something new, mend a hurting relationship, teach a new class, parent in a different way, or attempt a new physical, mental, or social challenge. What would we do if we had all the strength and courage we needed?
We do. All the resources of heaven are available to us. Maybe in 2013, We'll really believe it and live like we do.
____________________________
What would you do in 2013 if you had all the courage and strength you needed?
I'm not sure what the new year will bring; nobody can know for certain. I do know, however, that when moving into new territory, we need to be strong and courageous like Joshua and the people of Israel.
Perhaps it's strength and courage to try something new, mend a hurting relationship, teach a new class, parent in a different way, or attempt a new physical, mental, or social challenge. What would we do if we had all the strength and courage we needed?
We do. All the resources of heaven are available to us. Maybe in 2013, We'll really believe it and live like we do.
____________________________
What would you do in 2013 if you had all the courage and strength you needed?
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Loving Delusions and Seeking False Gods
All morning, I think about Psalm 4 and the question, "How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?"
I wonder about all the sources of delusional thinking and all the ways I seek false gods. I think about the ways I worship myself. I think about how delusional thinking begins when we question God's word, His goodness, and His power.
Where am I questioning God's word and choosing to sin? Where in my life am I doubting God's goodness and power?
And how am I really--when it comes right down to it--actually worshipping myself?
Today, I'm thankful that Jesus rescues us, renews our mind, and shows us how to live.
___________________
Where am I questioning, doubting, and worshipping false gods?
I wonder about all the sources of delusional thinking and all the ways I seek false gods. I think about the ways I worship myself. I think about how delusional thinking begins when we question God's word, His goodness, and His power.
Where am I questioning God's word and choosing to sin? Where in my life am I doubting God's goodness and power?
And how am I really--when it comes right down to it--actually worshipping myself?
Today, I'm thankful that Jesus rescues us, renews our mind, and shows us how to live.
___________________
Where am I questioning, doubting, and worshipping false gods?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)