In my video blog today I talk about my flower garden and how the way I take care of it reminds me of how God and His Word take care of me. That is so true. Think about it. The more we read the Bible, the more we learn about God. As a result, we grow closer to Him (so the Bible nurtures and grows our relationship with God). That should mean then, that we're becoming more and more like Christ (it helps keep the weeds--the bad stuff--from growing up and taking over our lives). Here's an example. Over the past several months I've really felt God pressing on my heart that I need to be more tuned in to the needs of people. That may mean I need to share the Gospel, it may mean I need to provide help financially, it may mean I need to ask someone if they need to talk or pray for and with them. So I've really been trying to be sensitive to those around me. It's a work in process, but I'm loving it and I think I'm making progress.
So how about you? How do you see God working in your life? Looking forward to your response.
Tammi,
you are right on. Without the word we are on a roller coaster. When I find myself in trouble ( in my mind) it is usually because I have not been in the word on a daily basis. 4 days a week are not enough for me. We have been gone for the 4th for a few days and our days were so filled with grandchildren and children there seemed to be no time to just read and absorb God's word. Now I am back again into the valley of doubt! The way out...up is in the Word and Prayer.
You are right on.
God Bless You!
You and Woodrow are such ahelp to me daily as I listen to your radio broadcast. Thank YOU
How do I see God working in my life is a GREAT question...well, let's just say that there are way too many ways to tell you, but I think one of the ways is He's helping me to continue to be bold and unashamed sharing about Him and His love.
Today for example, I had the blessing of speaking to a childhood friend I have not spoken to in about 30 years....(Hey, I'm almost 40, so I'm not that old okay) Anyway, we connected through Classmates.com and spoke for about two hours today. What was funny is that she is not YET a Christian and she knows I am. She read my profile and her and her mom started sharing with one another about how she was going to approach me because now I'm "religious" when as kids I wasn't.
Well, it was hilarious to see the conversation be pretty much about God because SHE kept bringing it up, and I was so happy to be able to share how I came to Jesus and the great things He has done in my life. By the end of our call she had agreed to read Psalm 139 :)
And so when I hung up I laughed because even though so much of the time I can't see Him working, it's really cool when I can see Him at work.
He's also working in my life and teaching me about being more loving. As a blogger sometimes I can come off harsher than I really am, so I'm doing my best to really focus on being more loving and gentle....pray for me would ya :)
Hey, thanks for this blog, I love it! And I love you too :) (See that's me being more loving :) LOL
Intentional staying in God`s word daily is so very important to me. When I am full of God`s promises I can face whatever that day has to offer with confidence and security. Without being in His word I can feel so defeated and all alone. I enjoy so much the radio broadcast. It help to keep me accountable to staying in God`s word. Thank you so much.
Yes, I know what you mean. Especially lately I have had more opportunities to help financially and spiritually my family and friends. So many people need help right now. I love to be able to help them and minister at the same time. Spending time with God and His Word every day has helped me to do this. I feel like I am growing and being nurtured. Especially with the Back To The Bible website. Thank you for your faithfulness.
God is teaching me about letting go of my children who are entering adulthood. We have been very involved in their lives so many years and are now approaching the empty nest stage. As a mom, I admit I am having difficulty with this and tears come easily these days. I know my children are a gift from the Lord. He is the Giver and they are really His. I always need the Lord but even more so now.
Greetings This beautiful day;
Growing...the Lord is stretching me everyday. One way is through this ministry...another is moving to a new place, leaving behind family (daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren)and my church family. Another is through an auto-immune illness and yet another is how to minister to my husband and his two grown children who are not saved.
No matter which way I look the Lord's hand has been with me. Though I have let Him down and fallen so many times, He has never left me. It is an honor and a privilage to be called His child. And I am truly thankful for every moment of my life because He has taught me and drawn me closer to Him, through it all.
Thank you for this wonderful ministry! May our Lord recieve all the Praise and glory...Amen!!
Today's reading question: How does God's past track record help you face the future? actually made me giggle a little bit.
I never thought of God as having a track record, and yet, it's true, apparently He does have one. I would have to say that the thing that amazes me the most isn't God's love, as much as it is His faithfulness....even though His faithfulness is an act of love. So when I consider the question, I just remember God never lies, can completely be trusted and does what He says He will do.
Hey Tami
God has been dealing with me in the area of total surrender. He has been convicting me of the areas that I have not given over to Hin as yet. He is showing me that He can be trusted in every area of my life. Over the past month and a half I have been experiencing pain in my left side and it has been getting worse. My doctor has had test after test run (some of which were to rule out cancer. Praise God there is no cancer, but during this time I learned to give myself and my family over to Him. He knows me inside and out and He knew the answer to this situation before it even occured. As it turns out the diagnosis is Pre-diabetic neuropothy. I'm not thrilled about becoming diabetic but I know God has a plan for me even in this.
God is definitely working in my life. It is just a matter of me putting my selfish desires aside and allowing God to do His work. I admit I am a little low right now but today's lesson gave me a ray of encouragement. Please pray I stay in-tune with God!
Thank you - amy