Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:38-42 (NASB)
The daily devotional this was inspired by implores us to do three things: (1) Stop worrying (2) Start praying and (3) Keep thanking God.
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/2011/07/when-worry-makes-me-wonder.html
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Isaiah 55:8
Once again, today's bible verse from my daily devotion adds to my on going theme of God's plans.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.
Isaiah 55:8 (NASB)
Recently I had a friend who was upset over the way her life is going. Since I'm not too keen on the way my life is either, I can sympathize. Knowing that she is Christian and was recently baptized, I just looked at her and said "God's plans are not your plans." And we had a little tiny moment of fellowship.
Do you remember my post about being unhappy about my life? About how everyone is married and having babies? Well, my cousin with only one child just announced that she's pregnant again.
And I find myself looking in a mirror and saying "God's plans are not your plans."
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.
Isaiah 55:8 (NASB)
Recently I had a friend who was upset over the way her life is going. Since I'm not too keen on the way my life is either, I can sympathize. Knowing that she is Christian and was recently baptized, I just looked at her and said "God's plans are not your plans." And we had a little tiny moment of fellowship.
Do you remember my post about being unhappy about my life? About how everyone is married and having babies? Well, my cousin with only one child just announced that she's pregnant again.
And I find myself looking in a mirror and saying "God's plans are not your plans."
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Proverbs 25.28 - Self Control
Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a man who has no control over his spirit.
Proverbs 25:28 (NASB)
The New International Version makes it a bit clearer:
Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
The theme of my daily devotionals today (I have two) was self control. One spoke of how we should respond to tense situations instead of reacting and causing more issues. This definitely spoke to me because I have a temper and can fly off the handle at a moment's notice. I definitely need to learn to respond instead of react.
Links:
http://lysaterkeurst.com/2011/07/reactor-or-responder/
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/2011/07/self-control.html
Is a man who has no control over his spirit.
Proverbs 25:28 (NASB)
The New International Version makes it a bit clearer:
Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
The theme of my daily devotionals today (I have two) was self control. One spoke of how we should respond to tense situations instead of reacting and causing more issues. This definitely spoke to me because I have a temper and can fly off the handle at a moment's notice. I definitely need to learn to respond instead of react.
Links:
http://lysaterkeurst.com/2011/07/reactor-or-responder/
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/2011/07/self-control.html
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Matthew 14:31
Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:31 (NASB)
Matthew 14:31 (NASB)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
James 1:21
Today's devotional verse:
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.
James 1:21 (NASB)
The devotion talked about how for a plant to grow and flower properly, you have to deadhead. This makes perfect sense to me, my mother and father are gardeners. :) And while deadheading is work, its worth it.
The same goes for our lives. We need to cut out the bad for the good to thrive. We need to put aside the filth and wickedness, find humility and save our souls.
I'm reminded of one of my favorite movies here - Boondock Saints. "Destroy all that which is evil. So that which is good may flourish."
Friday, June 24, 2011
Ecclesiastes 7:14
To go with our 'God's plans' theme a little, today's verse is --
In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider-- God has made the one as well as the other So that man will not discover anything that will be after him.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NASB)
God makes the good days and the bad days. Thus you cannot know what your future holds.
In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider-- God has made the one as well as the other So that man will not discover anything that will be after him.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NASB)
God makes the good days and the bad days. Thus you cannot know what your future holds.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9 (NASB)
Another translation makes a little more sense:
“People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.” Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)
What I take from this is pretty basic: Follow God and walk safely, don't and you're in trouble.
I'm still working on giving my troubles to God.
And I haven't been to church in months. Not for want of desire to go, but because I was not impressed by the new pastor at my church. I know I should go, but I just can't make myself. I should be better about it.
Proverbs 10:9 (NASB)
Another translation makes a little more sense:
“People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.” Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)
What I take from this is pretty basic: Follow God and walk safely, don't and you're in trouble.
I'm still working on giving my troubles to God.
And I haven't been to church in months. Not for want of desire to go, but because I was not impressed by the new pastor at my church. I know I should go, but I just can't make myself. I should be better about it.
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