Why Worry?? June 24, 2011

I have to say that I am truly a "worrying type" of person. I worry about the smallest things and then become stressed out. And even though sometimes I try to act like I am not worried... I still am. But as I was reading Luke 12:13-34, it kinda made me have an "aha" moment. Verse 25-26: "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can't accomplish a little thing like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?"

The verses really made me think about why I choose to worry all the time. And honestly I always try to make excuses for why I worry all the time, but in reality its the fact that I still like to feel like I have control of my life and that I am the one making all the plans. But of coarse, this is not how it is, my life plans are in God's hands and I just like to worry about it I guess. I know I am going to work on not worrying about everything as much and let the control go.

Tomorrows Readings are Luke 12:35-48 and Ephesians 6-1-4.

Infinite Love..June 17, 2011

As I was reading through Ephesians 3:14-21, verse 18 stuck out so much. "And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is." It made me really question how I really viewed God's love. It is impossible to try and visualize God's love. It is more than anyone on earth could ever show. As verse 18 states, at least for me, God's love is INFINITE! There is never a point where his love stops. If I was to draw a number line and try to plot God's love I would have o put an arrow going in all directions because God's love is never-ending. I just find it so hard to even imagine, and that is why it is unimaginable!

Tomorrows Readings are from Luke 10:38-42 and Ephesians 4:1-10.

Against us...June 14, 2011

Its always interesting how at times we think that if anyone mentions your name or mentions something about you that they are against us. Or that they are going to make us look bad. I find it so interesting that we are so negative these days and I hear from people continuously that the world is against them.

In Luke 9:50 states that "Anyone who is not against you is for you." This was in response to the disciples after they told someone not to use Jesus' name because he wasn't in their group. It almost sounded like the disciples were in a clique that nobody could be a part of. The issue is that there isn't a Christian clique although some of us act that way. I wonder how the disciples felt after Jesus told them they shouldn't have stopped the man...

Tomorrows readings are Luke 9:51-62 and Ephesians 3:1-7.

Really Tested..June 7, 2011

First off this post doesn't go directly with today's readings however I feel that it needs to be talked about. I am going to say that yesterday I was tested and I am not sure how well I did. In my mentoring session with Pastor Bob we talked about sharing he gospel and what to do in some situations. I left the meeting feeling good, a little overwhelmed but still great. So throughout the day I thought about what was talked about and how if I met somebody how I might get to a point to share it. But what I didn't see coming was one of the largest test sessions that God was going to make me do. My mom called me and was upset, things are not going according to plan for her and she feels like everyone is against her...including God. (Yes Bob we talked specifically about this I know...) So when it got to this part I asked my mom why she hadn't asked God where to go from here or why she hadn't given to God instead of trying to control the situation herself. I know...your thinking wow, my mom is very similar to me...Yes!!! I still had such a hard time talking to mom about it. I was in a situation where the relationship between her and I was outweighing an area where I should have gone farther...And of course I wanted her to just let her control go and give in, but then Bob was in the background telling me that I couldn't bring her to Christ that God did that and not me...It had to be the hardest and most unsettling issues for me...I hope that what I did say helped mom see the root to the problem, but why can't relationships just stay out of it.. Haha..

I definitely see how even when you don't expect it God will test what you are learning. I know that I said something that struck my moms nerves and she even said she knew I was right. As far as this topic goes I just ask that if you could pray for my mom and family that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much Pastor Bob, for preparing me and I see how relevant th information is that you give us in the sessions.

Obeying is not believing...May 28, 2011

When someone gives us instructions or shows us a way to do something, we normally do it. Especially if it influences our health or is life and death. For instance, we are told to put our seatbelt on in the car because it will save our life, it is a law that we are supposed to obey. However, there are several people that I know that won't wear a seatbelt because they have seen people die because of them. So not all people believe hat wearing a seatbelt is an important law.

In Galatians 3:15-20 Paul talks about how the laws were given to show people their sins. By only following the laws that were given does not make your relationship with God. Some people believe that as long as they follow the laws they are right with God. This is incorrect, to only follow the laws is not believing or seeing a change. In your heart there is a belief of what Christ came for and died for that starts a relationship with God. You need to understand that you may know all the rights and wrongs but it isn't knowing them it is believing. In order to have a right relationship with God you need to believe first.

Tomorrows Readings are Luke 7:11-17 and Galatians 3:21-29.