Today I am thankful for: RAIN!, cooler weather, puffy clouds, warm coffee, snug covers, my hubby's kisses, snuggles with my babies, quiet time with God
Today while continuing my reading in 2 Chronicles, I paused at verse 2 of chapter 6: "The Lord said he would dwell in a dark cloud. I have surely built You an exalted house, and a place for You to dwell in forever." Solomon built the temple according to the design God gave David. He obeyed, and God dwelt in the temple! It made me realize that since I asked Jesus into my heart, my body is like that temple. I am fearfully and wonderfully made! God designed ME! Now it's time to step up and take better care of myself. I want to be seen inside and out as a child of God, a princess. Not in a prissy way, really, but as I take care to make sure I'm walking in a way that is pleasing to Him I know that I need to respect His design; I need to take better care of my physical body--watch what I put into it, how I treat it. I need to be more prayerful about diet and exercise, about what I read and watch. God lives in me!! I need to remember that!
Today I also began the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I am really challenging myself to be a Christ-follower in name and truth. If I'm truly overflowing with God's love, then shouldn't it be spilling out on those around me? I really struggle with being an introvert. Pastor Chuck is challenging us to step outside our comfort zones 2 separate times each year in service to Him. I'm already thinking that the task won't be too hard as pretty much everything makes me uncomfortable! But I know that's not what he means. :o) Through prayer, God's word, and Crazy Love, I know I'll be challenged to find a new way to bless others in God's name. My children are a ministry, but I think God is showing me that that is only the beginning. I've just begun helping in the children's ministry at Crossroads this past month, and I am super-excited! Things are coming together, yet my passion for Him only grows. I can hardly wait to see what's next!
Today while continuing my reading in 2 Chronicles, I paused at verse 2 of chapter 6: "The Lord said he would dwell in a dark cloud. I have surely built You an exalted house, and a place for You to dwell in forever." Solomon built the temple according to the design God gave David. He obeyed, and God dwelt in the temple! It made me realize that since I asked Jesus into my heart, my body is like that temple. I am fearfully and wonderfully made! God designed ME! Now it's time to step up and take better care of myself. I want to be seen inside and out as a child of God, a princess. Not in a prissy way, really, but as I take care to make sure I'm walking in a way that is pleasing to Him I know that I need to respect His design; I need to take better care of my physical body--watch what I put into it, how I treat it. I need to be more prayerful about diet and exercise, about what I read and watch. God lives in me!! I need to remember that!
Today I also began the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I am really challenging myself to be a Christ-follower in name and truth. If I'm truly overflowing with God's love, then shouldn't it be spilling out on those around me? I really struggle with being an introvert. Pastor Chuck is challenging us to step outside our comfort zones 2 separate times each year in service to Him. I'm already thinking that the task won't be too hard as pretty much everything makes me uncomfortable! But I know that's not what he means. :o) Through prayer, God's word, and Crazy Love, I know I'll be challenged to find a new way to bless others in God's name. My children are a ministry, but I think God is showing me that that is only the beginning. I've just begun helping in the children's ministry at Crossroads this past month, and I am super-excited! Things are coming together, yet my passion for Him only grows. I can hardly wait to see what's next!
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