Today's Reading
When God is at work to change things in our lives, they often get worse before they get better. Today, Exodus has a great example of this. Why do you think this is part of God's process?
Jesus shares two great lessons -- one on forgiveness and one on marriage -- today in Matthew. Your thoughts and comments?
Psalm 23. If you haven't memorized it, I hope you will. Which line or phrase is your favorite? Why?
Jesus said in Luke 4 that He came to set the captives free. Today, Proverbs gives a great description of how we get captured.
I hope we can have some great moments of discussion here today.
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Hi. Heather here. This is my first time doing this blog thing. I think God lets things get worse before they get better for many reasons. First, I think it teaches us to be more grateful for what we have and/or what we are working to receive. I also thinks it refines us as a person. Without trials who would we be? How would we be able to help others? Most importantly I think that the trails force us to fall back on God to guide us. Instead of "I can do everything," we change our attitude to, "God can do anything." This is hard for me. God oftens has to throw heavy bricks at my head before I hear what he is trying to say. I am thankful for the trails and so grateful for the fruit it bears. I could do without the scars on my head from the bricks but I can't be too picky.
ReplyDeleteI often wish God would let me in on his plan. I'd really like to know how a situation is going to play out so I know how much bad I have to go through before I get to the good. But here, God tells Moses the plan. (Gen 4:21, 6:1 and 7:1-5) Moses knows that Pharaoh's heart is hard and that it's going to take awhile and God's going to have to perform some 'acts of judgment.' However, eventually Pharaoh will send them all away from Egypt. Yet Moses still struggles... Maybe knowing the game plan isn't as comforting as I think it would be.
ReplyDeleteFrom today's Psalm, I like the following section best:
ReplyDeleteHe lets me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He renews my life (2-3).
It reminds me of peace and nature and relaxation.
To Julie-
ReplyDeleteThat is a tough thing for me too, but what i normally do is just trust God that whatever happens is for the best. Something about giving Him this trust lifts the burdon of the situation, and no matter what happens in it, it still benefits me somehow. And I wish i knew His ultimate plan also, but I do see His will in what i should do currently, and it is enough for me. There was a reason God made me the way I am, typically i look down where I'm walking, because i focus on where I'm at and where i will be in the near future 110%. I still plan on where I will be in the future, which is how i choose to walk, but i focus on where I'm at. That is typically my attitude for everything, and it helps me out greatly.
As for psalms, this passage is beautiful. My favorite has to be the third verse. It brings me great comfort =]
Heather - well said!
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