Oh, this is tough... This is very tough! I'm not seeing a whole lot in myself to like, and - fortunately - it's increasing my appreciation of God's infinite love for me.
Here are some thoughts I've strung together from the first two days of this week's unit:
- God pursues an continuing love relationship with me that is REAL and PERSONAL (precept number two for the whole study)
- Everything that God says and does is an expression of love. I may think He should express His love differently sometimes, but He's God, and I'm not...
- I am completely fulfilled in a relationship with God. He is all that I need.
- My life on earth gives me the opportunity to know Him better and for Him to develop my character into His image.
- I need to invest myself, my time, and my effort into things which are ETERNAL, not temporary.
This week's memory verse is Matthew 22:37 and 38:
Then Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.' This is the first and great commandment."
And the verses which string my thoughts together best are Matthew 6:31-33:
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Seek God and His righteousness first... and the rest will fall into line. Because it's not about me, it's about Him... *sigh* Do you suppose that one day, maybe, I might get it? For a moment, at least?
That wold be a good thing. A very good thing!
(In case you haven't caught on, I'm going through Dr. Henry Blackaby's Bible study, Experiencing God.)
