Another week has passed and I find it hard to believe how quickly the days continue to fly by. There is so much I want to do and so many things that I want to accomplish I am having a really difficult time following Psalm 46:10 which says “Be still, and know that I am God”. Each and every day I feel like I am racing 100 miles per hour and yet I feel like there is not enough time. The thought of being still actually scares me and I will have to rely on prayer to bring change in my life. For as long as I can remember I have always lived this fast pace lifestyle the main difference today is the simply fact that my priorities now belong to God.
This week Yeter lost her uncle who passed due to a heart condition and her mother is left with one less sibling. His death has brought many emotions in my own mind because he was not a Believer. I continue to pray for the rest of Yeter’s family who also do not believe in Christ. His death has also given me encouragement to continue to share Gods word with everyone who crosses my path in hopes that they will one day find the beauty that now fills my life.
Yeter was invited into a women’s Bible study group by a few of the ladies that have husbands in my men’s Bible study. Both of us were really excited that God reached out to her with this invitation and we anxiously await their first meeting in July. Our men’s Bible study continues to grow deeper every week. It has only been a month since we started and already I cannot imagine trying to tackle life without being involved.
Last nights discussion was on chapter two Building a Good Reputation. For most of my life I have lived for the moment and disregarded other people feelings and emotions to satisfy my own agenda. For most of my life I have been extremely judgmental and very quick to form opinions. Reading this chapter has allowed me to realize that these are not things that I want to be remembered by and they are certainly not Godly. Caring, forgiving, loving, and generosity are just a few of the things that come to mind when I think about how I would like to be remembered. Last night in closing I led the prayer which was a big step for me, this was the first time in my life I have prayed openly with other adults. Everyday my relationship grows deeper with Christ and I look forward to bringing glory to His name.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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4 comments:
100 miles per hour...have you timed your walk around here? You have to know that it is Ok to slow down. It is Ok to sit outside with nothing more then your thoughts. This is where I come up with my better ideas. Think of it this way...if 10 people are talking to you at once you can only catch 10% of what each are saying but if you lesson to one person 100% of the time then you can catch all of it. I used to be like that...doing nothing but running around trying to do everything and not getting anything done or at least it seemed like it.
I have an exercise for you. Write down everything you want to do this weekend. Then put them in order using this list of qualifiers:
Due Date - This is something that is most of the time determined by something else
Importance - Meaning...how important is it that this gets done.
Once you get the list you will be able to see what needs to be done and you will be able to focus on one thing at a time. How do you think I juggle my job? I have over 15 projects on top of what I have to do everyday. I learned this because I have been to some really cool seminars about goals and how to set and accomplish goals. I know it sounds simple but you will be surprised on how mush it really is. I have bee doing it for 4 years in my professional career and I have had more professional growth in that amount of time then any other part of my life.
If you write something down you are 35% more likely to do it and complete it. Even if you write it down and throw it away.
Sorry about your families lost, I will keep your family in my prayers. Family comes before every other priority. I meant it when I said you need anything just let me know.
I have thought about sliding into a bible group at my church once or twice as an observer out of curiosity but haven’t perused it. I know they would open their arms to me because that is the type of people they are; I just don’t think I am ready.
Sometimes it is hard to relinquish control and if your a dynamic person then it is more difficult to sit and watch things as they turn out. Be still and listen and wait. " Is it done yet, what about now!"
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I am very sorry to hear about Yeter's uncle. Here's something my dad always says to me, --You never know what kind of conversation God can have with someone as they die. God is pretty amazing & anything can happen at the last minute.--We can just pray that he is with God now.
Thanks for all the comments!
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