Today I am thankful for: a late church service, reconnecting with the Wills family, open windows and cool night air, reliable transportation, being 1 minute early for church today, my kiddos' distinct scents (I love sniffing them!), my hubby's scent, too (especially with his new cologne) :o)
I'm a coward! As I've meditated on the 24/7 vision at Crossroads, I realize I'm a coward. Everyday we are challenged to pray and ask God how He is going to bless us and who we can show love to. I realize that I've only prayed that prayer 2 or 3 times this past week. I realize it's because I'm afraid of the part where God shows me who I can show love to. I'm afraid of approaching someone (hello, I'm an introvert!) and being bold enough to...love? I REALLY need God to break down that barrier and strengthen me. What use is a broken heart if I'm too afraid to act? I've been afraid to pray that prayer because I've been only half-hearted in believing I can DO what He asks.
Today Pastor Chuck's sermon was all about how it's NOT as hard as we thing to obey God. ASAH SHAMAH!! If God is calling me to do something, OF COURSE He is going to equip me! So I'm going to pray in faith tomorrow that God will show me someone specific to love and I WILL listen. By obeying, I'll understand and also be BLESSED! Lord, please strengthen me and make me BOLD! I want to love others in Your name, but I need Your help. Give me an awareness of someone's need and show me what to do.
I'm a coward! As I've meditated on the 24/7 vision at Crossroads, I realize I'm a coward. Everyday we are challenged to pray and ask God how He is going to bless us and who we can show love to. I realize that I've only prayed that prayer 2 or 3 times this past week. I realize it's because I'm afraid of the part where God shows me who I can show love to. I'm afraid of approaching someone (hello, I'm an introvert!) and being bold enough to...love? I REALLY need God to break down that barrier and strengthen me. What use is a broken heart if I'm too afraid to act? I've been afraid to pray that prayer because I've been only half-hearted in believing I can DO what He asks.
Today Pastor Chuck's sermon was all about how it's NOT as hard as we thing to obey God. ASAH SHAMAH!! If God is calling me to do something, OF COURSE He is going to equip me! So I'm going to pray in faith tomorrow that God will show me someone specific to love and I WILL listen. By obeying, I'll understand and also be BLESSED! Lord, please strengthen me and make me BOLD! I want to love others in Your name, but I need Your help. Give me an awareness of someone's need and show me what to do.
No comments:
Post a Comment