Oh my, have these past few weeks been B-U-S-Y! It has been quite an adjustment getting used to my new schedule and responsibilities at work, and on top of that we've had something going on almost every evening. I feel like I have been on the go constantly and it's starting to catch up with me.
My memory verse from last time was something that God brought to mind when I was feeling the weight of so much on me...
"Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:25-26 ESV
I just love that....knowing that He alone is my strength and He is ENOUGH! Oh, that I would live every moment of every day knowing, trusting and believing that truth.
My next verse is one that we read at church on Sunday and it was very convicting to me. The past couple of weeks we have been talking about how God is a Holy God and how we are to have a reverent fear of Him because He is so holy. Here's the challenge for you and I...
"As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in ALL you do;" 1 Peter 1:14-15 (NIV)
Convicting, huh? It was to me. The verse before these says to "prepare your mind for action; be self-controlled;" Isn't that the key...we have to prepare our minds, set aside our selfish desires and attitudes and be controlled by the Spirit so we can walk in a manner that is pleasing to Him. I know that I fall short, but oh how I want to live a life that is well pleasing to Him!
I pray that in ALL we do, we would live holy lives before our Holy God!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Scripture Memory Verse #11 - a little late
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what a beautiful post! and so very true. i struggle so much with that sometimes - trust is such a funny thing. and it is something i have to work at everyday but is a good goal i'd say. and also so wonderful to remember that when we have God we have everything we need :) i love reading your blog!! thanks for writing such inspirational thoughts!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to commit that one to memory, as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, girl!
Those verses are great! I have actually been going through the same thing. I have been watching what I have been watch on television etc. and I have just been so convicted about not being "of this world."
ReplyDeleteAll means ALL... very convicting
ReplyDeleteDefinitely convicting! As a working full-time Mom, I find it very hard not to get caught up in the office gossip...then I go home to my innocent little baby and just pray that the Lord will protect him from such things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the verse!
AMEN!
ReplyDeleteThe sermons on the holiness of God have been so awesome, but also, so convicting!
ReplyDeleteI also want to live a life that is well pleasing to Him! It's that "in ALL you do" that makes it so difficult! Thanks for challenging me!
Love you to pieces,
Mom
I love that verse! Hope work stuff is starting to settle in and that your head has been cooperating and giving you no more migraines.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Jill's new blog look, BTW. You are just so talented, Faith!
Have a great weekend!
Loving all of this!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you shared these verses. They are convicting every time I read them, but I need that remember, that extra boost to align my life.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your ABCs!!!!