April 30, 2008 9:33 PMSocorro wrote:
1 Thess 1-2:8 What drives you? What hope do you have, and in what? Do you truly believe in God, the Holy Spirit, and in Jesus the Son of God?
Many times in my life I questioned my beliefs and my reason for living. I grew up Roman Catholic forced to go to a Catholic grade/high school. I am rebellious in nature and this has caused dissension with my parents, it cost me attaining the knowledge/gift God was giving me at the time. In my adult life after so many wrong choices God has been there all along waiting for me to turn to him. I read his word and I feel lost not always being able to understand it, yet he continues to call on me. I must confess I did not want to participate in this blog, only because my not understanding and fear of feeling inept/foolish; but I have found that with prayer and faith that God will guide me through whatever he wants.
Even though I may feel this way, I will continue off and on to try and share my daily readings. Today I studied 1 Thess 1-2:8 I see how the early Christians were persecuted for their faith. How I long to be so committed so confident in my belief and so persistent.
I know that I am not trying to please men but God, who tests my heart. I belief God is trying to show me that I can be strong in my faith and show all who read this that no one can separate me from him as long as I remain faithful. I learned from this scripture that suffering is a part of life that I need to accept and learn from it and move on. I have also learned to see my goal, which is to be with God in Heaven. It is then that I will receive my answers; so, till then I march on with joy in my heart to know that I have been chosen to serve him. I will continue to pray for you and your strength. I pray that with God’s help we will all uphold each other in our weakness, and our strengths. Think positive and positive things will happen. Socorro Reply to this
May 12, 2008 1:45 PM
Socorro wrote:
I opened the bible as I often do after prayer to see what God wants to say to me and it was Isaiah 32:9-20 You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me; you daughter who feel secure, hear what I have to say! In little more than a year you who feel secure will tremble; the grape harvest will fail, and the harvest of fruit will not come. Tremble, you complacent women; shudder, you daughters who feel secure! Strip off your clothes, put sackcloth around your waists. Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines and for the land of my people, and land overgrown with thorns and briers - yes, mourn for all houses of merriment and for this city of revelry. The fortress will be abandoned, the noisy city deserted; citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever, the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks, till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the desert and righteousness live in the fertile field. The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely, how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring or take from us. We should live today as if it were our last, loving our family, our friends, and yes even our enemies. We should make the best of each day and live it for God. Here he warns us against complacency; what are you putting off and why? Are we read to answer to God? I am very much a procrastinator and I am constantly praying for God to change me; but that is one thing I have to take that step he can not take it for me or you. We sow what we reap. Reply to this
1 Thess 1-2:8
What drives you? What hope do you have, and in what? Do you truly believe in God, the Holy Spirit, and in Jesus the Son of God?
Many times in my life I questioned my beliefs and my reason for living. I grew up Roman Catholic forced to go to a Catholic grade/high school. I am rebellious in nature and this has caused dissension with my parents, it cost me attaining the knowledge/gift God was giving me at the time. In my adult life after so many wrong choices God has been there all along waiting for me to turn to him. I read his word and I feel lost not always being able to understand it, yet he continues to call on me. I must confess I did not want to participate in this blog, only because my not understanding and fear of feeling inept/foolish; but I have found that with prayer and faith that God will guide me through whatever he wants.
Even though I may feel this way, I will continue off and on to try and share my daily readings. Today I studied 1 Thess 1-2:8 I see how the early Christians were persecuted for their faith. How I long to be so committed so confident in my belief and so persistent.
I know that I am not trying to please men but God, who tests my heart. I belief God is trying to show me that I can be strong in my faith and show all who read this that no one can separate me from him as long as I remain faithful. I learned from this scripture that suffering is a part of life that I need to accept and learn from it and move on. I have also learned to see my goal, which is to be with God in Heaven. It is then that I will receive my answers; so, till then I march on with joy in my heart to know that I have been chosen to serve him. I will continue to pray for you and your strength. I pray that with God’s help we will all uphold each other in our weakness, and our strengths. Think positive and positive things will happen. Socorro
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I opened the bible as I often do after prayer to see what God wants to say to me and it was Isaiah 32:9-20 You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me; you daughter who feel secure, hear what I have to say! In little more than a year you who feel secure will tremble; the grape harvest will fail, and the harvest of fruit will not come. Tremble, you complacent women; shudder, you daughters who feel secure! Strip off your clothes, put sackcloth around your waists. Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines and for the land of my people, and land overgrown with thorns and briers - yes, mourn for all houses of merriment and for this city of revelry. The fortress will be abandoned, the noisy city deserted; citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever, the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks, till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the desert and righteousness live in the fertile field. The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely, how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring or take from us. We should live today as if it were our last, loving our family, our friends, and yes even our enemies. We should make the best of each day and live it for God. Here he warns us against complacency; what are you putting off and why? Are we read to answer to God? I am very much a procrastinator and I am constantly praying for God to change me; but that is one thing I have to take that step he can not take it for me or you. We sow what we reap.
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