July 8, 2024
#1120 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April, 2024 Whenever I am in a state of dissatisfaction, I realize (sooner or later) that my mind is focused completely on myself and I have forgotten entirely about Him. These periods do not last as long as they used to.
July 9, 2024
Golf Tuesday in perspective…
#1121 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June 13, 2024 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) It’s not a Superman clause. I have to trust Him to show me the “things” that need to be done and strengthen me to do them. I can’t take it to the golf course with me (I’ve tried). The object of the preposition is Christ. As a long-retired English teacher, I recall that one of the functions of the preposition is to point the way. Show me, Lord Jesus.
July 10, 2024
#1122 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
January, 2024 Four verses that help me restore perspective:
— “All is vanity and striving after wind…” (Ecclesiastes 1:14)
— “The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged?” (I Corinthians 6:7)
— “Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (James 1:2)
— “…I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” (Philippians 3:8)
July 11, 2024
#1123 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May, 2024 How have I never noticed this verse? “Bear one another’s burdens and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2). One of the secrets of bearing someone’s burden is getting that person to share it with me. This involves two things: listening and caring. So what is the law of Christ? Simplest answer in the world: love your neighbor.
July 12, 2024
#1124 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June 6, 2024 A grain of sand. When I consider every single person on this planet, every single person in the history of this planet, I am no more than a grain of sand. Yet I am invited into a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe, and I am surrounded and protected by His love. My response is awe and wonder.
July 13, 2024
#1125 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 13, 2024 Two steps forward, one back. That is how I believe the journey is going, though it can seem just the opposite. Spiritual progress is difficult to measure because it is often achieved by keeping still. However, it is a realistic expectation. I am exhorted to:
“..grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord..” (2 Peter 3:18)
“..be transformed by the renewing of my mind..” (Romans 2:12)
“…have my love abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment..” (Philippians 1:9)
All of which imply signs of progress. The trick is to focus on the One who is leading me, not on how fast I am going.
July 14, 2024
Family Sunday, applying the faith…
#1126 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June 22, 2024 When I reflect on the closing years of our lives (me and Karen), I don’t worry much. God has always taken care of us and been gentle with us, and I suspect (-v.- have an idea or impression of the truth of something without certain proof) that will continue to the end. I confess that I sometimes worry about the futures of my children and their families. Uh uh, doesn’t work that way. God expects me to trust Him with my ENTIRE heart. I know that we all suffer sadnesses and tragedies. But I also know that our ultimate outcome is joy.
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