I have to do list. We struggle each day to get things done and to find time for the last minute request we are demanded from each day. Do we wonder why we have no energy, are emotional state is opposite of what we wish it could be?
TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND DO NOT LEAN ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT." - PROV. 3:5,6
I can duplicate the words and deeds of a spiritually mature Christian, but you cannot inherit his or her walk with God. Christian maturity takes effort; it comes over time. If I ignore the place of prayer and if I neglect my relationship with Christ, I will not grow in my faith. Imitating the faith of others will not give me victory. Only as I nurture my own relationship with Jesus will my life be filled with spiritual maturity and power.
God sees us as a precious treasure, and He longs to have close fellowship with us. More than anything He wants you to have an intimate love relationship and friendship with Him. God longs for you to spend time with Him daily and intimately communicate with Him, to hear His voice, to enjoy fellowship with Him, to trust and follow Him and join Him in His kingdom work, and thus giving your life great value and meaning and purpose.
When he created me, He was thinking about me, as He created His meticulous blueprint for my life. Perhaps He was thinking: this child of mine, who will be named Heather, will be a child who is loving, compassionate, obedient, and generous. She will also be very emotional, sometimes impetuous, and impatient. She will have passionate desires and hopes; and good goals, but she will need many lessons in waiting, and accepting disappointments with grace. Yet this child will please me, by diligently lifting her face to Mine, through her life. She will give me joy by turning back toward Me when she gets lost, drawing near to Me, and seeking to learn more."
So often in my life, I have bitterly disappointed myself. I have always wanted more out of myself than I can give. I have expected perfection out of myself, and of course, that never happened. What amazes me is why God has put so much time, love and energy into teaching me - His often wayward and stubborn daughter. No matter how many times I stumble and fall, He reaches for my outstretched hand, and helps me up. Then He keeps right on teaching me, as He guides me on the path to Heaven.
How much more do I owe him. I put down my to do list today. Picked up my bible and read, and then got on my knees and prayed. Help me to set my sprirutal goals above my earthly goals!
I love my father! And I talked to him today, have you?
2 comments:
I loved reading your "heart" in this post. God Bless you as you continue to strive for the best! I'm so very proud of you and your walk Heather.
I often think of the song, Unworthy', I feel like I am not doing enough to win souls to Christ and wonder what can I do when I feel so unworthy, even tho' I know he made us worthy when he died on the cross for us! I am so happy and grateful beyond words That God has brought you and my son Tim to him and I know he is so new in his walk with the Lord but I pray every day that God will guide and direct his paths and that we all can help lead him on this journey together! Heather, you can be such a big help to Tim , I am so happy to see you getting closer to God , I believe our days are numbered and the devil is out to destroy us all but we have to draw even closer to God than ever before,He is coming soon! My heart has been heavy this week when I think of how much the devil is attacking so many with sickness of all kinds! We have to hold together and pray ! I feel so much like you do Heather in your post today! I love you all!!!!!!!!!
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