August 8, 2002
#281 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 “Put away all contention…” When I realize it takes two sides to have a contention–not just in religious matters but in any matters–it becomes easier to avoid disagreements. That does not mean passivity. It means recognition of the mutual right to an opinion. It’s way more important that I love someone than agree with her.
August 9, 2022
Tuesday is golf day…
#282 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Saturday, July 30, 2022 God uses golf to show me that He is more interested in progress, whereas I want to be more interested in results. Self-control rather than distance, faithfulness rather than luck, kindness rather competition, joy rather than triumph, peace rather than score. Process rather than result applies to way more than just golf. I suspect it applies to all my endeavors. For a Christian there is only one bottom line: “Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” That is not a marketing goal–it is a way of living.
August 10,2022
#283 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 I am convinced that one of the biggest spiritual mistakes I can make is to take a bible verse and apply it to someone else. If I apply it to someone else, I am judging. If my desire to change someone else is stronger than my desire to be changed, then I am off course spiritually.
August 11, 2022
#284 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Thursday, July 28, 2022 God spoke to me by allowing me to see into a great tragedy from another couple’s past. They are people of deep faith. They (and God) were teaching me: 1) “…though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…” No one has said that the journey was always a walk in the sunshine. 2) Faith is a choice, but it is also a gift. “For it is by faith you have been saved through grace…” In the face of such heartbreak, you have to choose to keep believing. But no one understands sorrow like Jesus. He will keep you going. 3) The mother told me of an experience, and she prefaced it with “People will think I’m crazy but I saw…”–and it was so clearly the presence of the Lord that it brought me to tears. He is there in our darkest moments. “…the valley of the shadow…” brings forth a resounding “…for Thou art with me.” These are lessons I wish to carry with me for the rest of my days.
August 12, 2022
#285 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Friday, July 15, 2022 I’m sitting on my back porch at dusk with this peaceful, easy feeling and I’m struck by this realization: God is in control. That means every stress and anxiety I bring to this moment has the exact same prescription…God is in control. I am called to believe that and to follow where He leads–it’s a pretty glorious life.
August 13, 2022
#286 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Sunday, July 17, 2022 Sometimes in the evening I have to make a choice–sitting with the Lord or pursuing one of my diversions…a crossword or jigsaw puzzle, reading, music, (I am fading from TV except for sports). There is not a wrong choice there–God is not jealous of my time, and when I choose Him I often end up exploring the catacombs of my own mind. The secret is to learn to include Him in whatever activity–a skill I am just scratching the surface of. (see below)
August 14, 2022
#287 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 I’ve written about this before, but God keeps impressing it upon my heart: The journey I am on is as much internal as it is external. The fruit of the Spirit lies within me. If I can nurture that fruit, the effects it can have on the world are revelationary (I made up that word…but I like it). God is telling me to pay more attention to the inner journey.
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