once again i feel like life is flowing by faster than i can comprehend. instead of being overwhelmed, i have been holding on enjoying the ride. unexpected blessings of friendship have brought sunshine to the rainy days.
to be completely honest, aside from bible study and church, my bible has been collecting dust. regardless of that, God never fails to continually try to get my attention. as much as morning text messages and hugs mean to me, He has sent so much more. instead of simple words, He created the beauty and calmness of the sunrise to greet me in the morning.
i sometimes want God's love to be more tangible, but when i think about it...how much more tangible could it be?
23 September 2010
busy, busy, busy
once again i feel like life is flowing by faster than i can comprehend. instead of being overwhelmed, i have been holding on enjoying the ride. unexpected blessings of friendship have brought sunshine to the rainy days.
to be completely honest, aside from bible study and church, my bible has been collecting dust. regardless of that, God never fails to continually try to get my attention. as much as morning text messages and hugs mean to me, He has sent so much more. instead of simple words, He created the beauty and calmness of the sunrise to greet me in the morning.
i sometimes want God's love to be more tangible, but when i think about it...how much more tangible could it be?
to be completely honest, aside from bible study and church, my bible has been collecting dust. regardless of that, God never fails to continually try to get my attention. as much as morning text messages and hugs mean to me, He has sent so much more. instead of simple words, He created the beauty and calmness of the sunrise to greet me in the morning.
i sometimes want God's love to be more tangible, but when i think about it...how much more tangible could it be?
10 September 2010
stop praying -- chapter one
"What if I said, 'Stop praying'? What if I told you to stop talking at God for a while, but instead to take a long, hard look at Him before you speak another word? Solomon warned us not to rush into God's presence with words. That's what fools do. And often, that's what we do."
the first chapter continues on to describe some of the phenomenal things that God has orchestrated and created. it speaks of us having "spiritual amnesia", that no matter how much He has revealed to us we forget who He really is. i am appalled at how true that is in my life and how much i take for granted every day. why is it so hard to consistently stay connected to the one who is my source of hope, joy, strength and love?
this year in particular i feel like i have questioned and fought God the most. it hasn't necessarily been a bad thing, because before this point i feel like i distanced myself whenever i disagreed with Him. anyways, these questions struck me hard...
"Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?"
i am sensing my perspective shifting already, as i desire to stand in awe of God and acknowledge myself for who i am.
the first chapter continues on to describe some of the phenomenal things that God has orchestrated and created. it speaks of us having "spiritual amnesia", that no matter how much He has revealed to us we forget who He really is. i am appalled at how true that is in my life and how much i take for granted every day. why is it so hard to consistently stay connected to the one who is my source of hope, joy, strength and love?
this year in particular i feel like i have questioned and fought God the most. it hasn't necessarily been a bad thing, because before this point i feel like i distanced myself whenever i disagreed with Him. anyways, these questions struck me hard...
"Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?"
i am sensing my perspective shifting already, as i desire to stand in awe of God and acknowledge myself for who i am.
stop praying -- chapter one
"What if I said, 'Stop praying'? What if I told you to stop talking at God for a while, but instead to take a long, hard look at Him before you speak another word? Solomon warned us not to rush into God's presence with words. That's what fools do. And often, that's what we do."
the first chapter continues on to describe some of the phenomenal things that God has orchestrated and created. it speaks of us having "spiritual amnesia", that no matter how much He has revealed to us we forget who He really is. i am appalled at how true that is in my life and how much i take for granted every day. why is it so hard to consistently stay connected to the one who is my source of hope, joy, strength and love?
this year in particular i feel like i have questioned and fought God the most. it hasn't necessarily been a bad thing, because before this point i feel like i distanced myself whenever i disagreed with Him. anyways, these questions struck me hard...
"Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?"
i am sensing my perspective shifting already, as i desire to stand in awe of God and acknowledge myself for who i am.
the first chapter continues on to describe some of the phenomenal things that God has orchestrated and created. it speaks of us having "spiritual amnesia", that no matter how much He has revealed to us we forget who He really is. i am appalled at how true that is in my life and how much i take for granted every day. why is it so hard to consistently stay connected to the one who is my source of hope, joy, strength and love?
this year in particular i feel like i have questioned and fought God the most. it hasn't necessarily been a bad thing, because before this point i feel like i distanced myself whenever i disagreed with Him. anyways, these questions struck me hard...
"Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?"
i am sensing my perspective shifting already, as i desire to stand in awe of God and acknowledge myself for who i am.
crazy love.
i have heard that this book, written by Francis Chan, is amazingly powerful. i am definitely intrigued and excited to starting reading it! thanks to the public library, it is now in my hands and i decided to blog about my thoughts and favorite quotes from each chapter.
now...the house is quiet, with faint sounds of a recorded episode of burn notice playing in the other room, and i'm snug in my bed with a book and my laptop. the biggest challenge of the night is going to be reading only one chapter!
now...the house is quiet, with faint sounds of a recorded episode of burn notice playing in the other room, and i'm snug in my bed with a book and my laptop. the biggest challenge of the night is going to be reading only one chapter!
crazy love.
i have heard that this book, written by Francis Chan, is amazingly powerful. i am definitely intrigued and excited to starting reading it! thanks to the public library, it is now in my hands and i decided to blog about my thoughts and favorite quotes from each chapter.
now...the house is quiet, with faint sounds of a recorded episode of burn notice playing in the other room, and i'm snug in my bed with a book and my laptop. the biggest challenge of the night is going to be reading only one chapter!
now...the house is quiet, with faint sounds of a recorded episode of burn notice playing in the other room, and i'm snug in my bed with a book and my laptop. the biggest challenge of the night is going to be reading only one chapter!
09 September 2010
wait.
Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.
Isaiah 40:31 (NASB)
this verse is ingrained in my head, but my heart cries out something along these lines...
i am waiting for _______ and after obtaining it, then i will be (content, happy, fulfilled, blessed, whole, able to live my life, comfortable).
what do you fill in the blank with?
wait.
Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.
Isaiah 40:31 (NASB)
this verse is ingrained in my head, but my heart cries out something along these lines...
i am waiting for _______ and after obtaining it, then i will be (content, happy, fulfilled, blessed, whole, able to live my life, comfortable).
what do you fill in the blank with?
01 September 2010
i don't have words to describe this...
yeah...so i am deep in the process of procrastinating my workout tonight. this made it totally worth it.
i don't have words to describe this...
yeah...so i am deep in the process of procrastinating my workout tonight. this made it totally worth it.
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