It's no secret that this year has been rough on me. I am not even sure why because it's not like I have anything particularly BAD happening in my life. I am just discontent... and not spending consistent time on things that matter.
My friend sent me this five week challenge of getting into shape in all areas of life. I like this goal because it has a set time frame and seems doable.
http://peak313.com/featured/our-5-week-fall-challenge-living-and-active/
It started yesterday, but there is still time to join in if you want to. In the five weeks I will be on vacation at some point during three of those weeks, so we'll see how this goes.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Martha, Martha, Martha
Luke 10.39-42 (NKJV): And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Emphasis mine.
This is one of the passages Sarah Young put into today's Jesus Calling devo.
Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet, quietly soaking in His presence and choosing the best thing. Martha is all flustered and bent out of shape because her sister is not helping out with all the details.
As this school year is beginning, student ministry is off and running... I feel way behind because my boss has been out of town a lot this summer, and honestly I don't feel like I've had much of a summer. It hasn't been relaxing... I am going on vacation next Wednesday to visit my mom's family and hope that is a time to refresh and refocus.
This summer has also been the lowest point of my spiritual life to date, I believe. It's not that things are horrible, but I am just drained in more ways than one. So as you go about your day if you think of me, please say a prayer. Encourage your ministers as they pour into people and remind them that spending quality time with Jesus IS what matters most.
It's always easy for me to relate to the "good" people of the Bible, but sometimes I get a slap on the hand and hear Jesus quietly say, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things...."
This is one of the passages Sarah Young put into today's Jesus Calling devo.
Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet, quietly soaking in His presence and choosing the best thing. Martha is all flustered and bent out of shape because her sister is not helping out with all the details.
As this school year is beginning, student ministry is off and running... I feel way behind because my boss has been out of town a lot this summer, and honestly I don't feel like I've had much of a summer. It hasn't been relaxing... I am going on vacation next Wednesday to visit my mom's family and hope that is a time to refresh and refocus.
This summer has also been the lowest point of my spiritual life to date, I believe. It's not that things are horrible, but I am just drained in more ways than one. So as you go about your day if you think of me, please say a prayer. Encourage your ministers as they pour into people and remind them that spending quality time with Jesus IS what matters most.
It's always easy for me to relate to the "good" people of the Bible, but sometimes I get a slap on the hand and hear Jesus quietly say, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things...."
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Jesus Calling::August 31
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.
August 31: Grow strong in your weakness. Some of My children I've gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak ones like you must live by faith, depending on Me to get you through the day. I am developing your ability to trust Me, to lean on Me, rather than on your understanding. Your natural preference is to tplan out your day, knowing what will happen when. My preference is for you to depend on my continually, trusting Me to guide you and strength you as needed. This is how you grow strong in your weakness.
James 4.13-15: Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”
Proverbs 3.5 (AMP): Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
Isaiah 40.28-31: Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
August 31: Grow strong in your weakness. Some of My children I've gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak ones like you must live by faith, depending on Me to get you through the day. I am developing your ability to trust Me, to lean on Me, rather than on your understanding. Your natural preference is to tplan out your day, knowing what will happen when. My preference is for you to depend on my continually, trusting Me to guide you and strength you as needed. This is how you grow strong in your weakness.
James 4.13-15: Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”
Proverbs 3.5 (AMP): Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
Isaiah 40.28-31: Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
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