Let me start by saying....welcome aboard! I have conveniently been "bogarting" my thoughts & feelings on everyone else's blogs. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to do that. But, through all of my kicking & screaming, fighting & arguing, questioning & doubting, "The Voice" telling me to step out of my comfort zone and start my own blog, has finally won out. Are you surprised? In the end, He ALWAYS wins! With that said, here we go, ready or not!
This particular blog topic has been in my head for sometime and it HAS to come out.....something about peace of mind!!!
We are n
ow into the middle of January. I'm guessing we all have our Christmas packed away until (hopefully) after Thanksgiving. When we do this "packing away", are we also packing away Christ? This thought first occurred to me when I was packing away the small nativity I used with my precious Sunday School class. I first wrapped Joseph, then Mary. Finally came, as my kids would tell you, "our special gift from God". Again I ask, are we packing away Jesus along with the rest of our decorations?
Have you put God in a box? Do you put limitations on Him or yourself? "For as high as th
e heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him." Psalm 103:12-13....and you want to put Him in a box until next Christmas? Are you kidding me? He is EVERYWHERE! He's a 24/7 God. "I know that my Redeemer lives." Job 19:25. Do you live each day with excitement, anticipation, and exhilaration for our LORD? Are you giving Him your all? It's NEVER too late. Let's get moving! Show everyone everyday how much He means to you! You CAN'T put God in a box, but He can put you in one........
I find myself at times trying to "limit" God in my own life. How? I question His pushing & nudging & stretching me, and sometimes even His loving me. Why? I like, no, I LOVE my comfort zone. What if I fail? What if I look like a fool? What if it's not Him talking to me? Why me??? I can see lots of blog topics from here......we'll see. Faith!!!
Thank you for struggling through this first blog with me. I mentioned you may need a helmet & seat belt to ride along with me, you may also need GPS! I know what my head wants to say, but my fingers don't how to type it.......just know, I love God and I love you!!
This particular blog topic has been in my head for sometime and it HAS to come out.....something about peace of mind!!!
We are n
ow into the middle of January. I'm guessing we all have our Christmas packed away until (hopefully) after Thanksgiving. When we do this "packing away", are we also packing away Christ? This thought first occurred to me when I was packing away the small nativity I used with my precious Sunday School class. I first wrapped Joseph, then Mary. Finally came, as my kids would tell you, "our special gift from God". Again I ask, are we packing away Jesus along with the rest of our decorations?Have you put God in a box? Do you put limitations on Him or yourself? "For as high as th
e heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him." Psalm 103:12-13....and you want to put Him in a box until next Christmas? Are you kidding me? He is EVERYWHERE! He's a 24/7 God. "I know that my Redeemer lives." Job 19:25. Do you live each day with excitement, anticipation, and exhilaration for our LORD? Are you giving Him your all? It's NEVER too late. Let's get moving! Show everyone everyday how much He means to you! You CAN'T put God in a box, but He can put you in one........I find myself at times trying to "limit" God in my own life. How? I question His pushing & nudging & stretching me, and sometimes even His loving me. Why? I like, no, I LOVE my comfort zone. What if I fail? What if I look like a fool? What if it's not Him talking to me? Why me??? I can see lots of blog topics from here......we'll see. Faith!!!
Thank you for struggling through this first blog with me. I mentioned you may need a helmet & seat belt to ride along with me, you may also need GPS! I know what my head wants to say, but my fingers don't how to type it.......just know, I love God and I love you!!
Yea, Yea, Yea Toni--I got my gear and ready for the ride. Love Ya!
ReplyDeleteToni the thing is, I think we all fear getting out of our comfort zone. I personally fight it a lot sometimes. Just have to remember, if we don't move forward in our relationship, we'll move farther away. Who wants that???!!! Glad you finally started this. Love you!
ReplyDeleteMomma, your words are WONDERFUL! How sad it is that some people go through the entire Christmas season and never step back to think of the true reason even behind it! I can tell you that here at our house, Christ lives....all the time! I am so thankful for all that God has done for us and especially for putting such a special person like you into our lives! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I can't wait to read another! :) I love you always!
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