by Whitey | Dec 22, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.” (vs. 20)
It would be awesome if this described me. Sure, I have my moments. But how often am a consumed by other things, distracted from the Word and ways of God? And yet in God’s Word freedom is found.
“I run in the paths of your commands, for you have set my heart free.”
Freedom. We don’t usually think of following commands as bringing freedom, do we? We think of freedom as doing our own thing. But God loves us, and His commands are for our good. And so, with His Word and Spirit and grace, we can follow His commands to freedom.
Today I choose to follow. Please teach me Your ways, Lord, and lead me.
by Whitey | Dec 19, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I love the imagery in this Psalm, especially the part about “cutting down” enemies in the name or authority of the Lord. Our battle is not a physical one, but a spiritual one. I think we sometimes forget that, and that the battle is won in prayer and worship. We forget the power we have in Christ. We forget that with fath we can move mountains.
Lord, keep moving mountains in my life. I claim the victory and freedom You’ve already won for me. And I submit to You, my commanding officer. Lead me this week, I pray.
by Whitey | Dec 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Also shot yesterday at the youth thing.
by Whitey | Dec 16, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” (Colossians 4:2 NLT)
“目をさまして、感謝のうちに祈り、ひたすら祈り続けなさい。” (コロサイ人への手紙 4:2 JA1955)
Here I’m reminded of the importance of prayer. It’s not just another task to be done each day, it’s powerful and worthy of my time.
祈りの大切さを思い出された。普通のやらなければならない用意だけじゃない。力強くて時間を使う価値がある。
