04-08-2004, 02:11 PM
Afternoon Everyone
I enjoy times of corporate worship whether that be in a structure of some sort or under a tree in the bush. What is important to me is that I am focussed on our Lord Jesus Christ. That I have, for that short period of time, put down everything that is on my mind (not always easy) and stay focussed on Him and my gratefulness for what He has done, and is doing in my life. I don't always have the right words to say but He is not focussed on my speech, but on my heart.
God shows me His creativity in nature, He shows me His rich canvas which He created for me to enjoy. I see the rainbow and I remember His promise never to flood the earth again. I see the flowers after the winter fires and I reflect on His creation of new life. I see the sun sets and sun rises that He gives to me each day and I am thankful that I have the eyes and the wisdom to see them and know where they come from.
For me The Holy Spirit is God's gift to me on earth. The Holy Spirit is my councillor and is the one who reveals to me the purpose God has for my life. The Holy Spirit guides and shows me which path to follow. I will never be a good Christian, only a Christian. I am a work in progress and far from being what God intends for me, but I keep pressing in and bit by bit, the purpose for my life unfolds before me. Sometimes when I get the wobbles, God provides the right support at the right time from other Christians who are also on their own journey. I am told that if God revealed all at once, His plan for our lives, it would be too big, too scary for us even to begin ! So, in small pieces, He reveals a bit at a time.
When I am following God's purpose...I know it! I have an incredible sense of peace mixed with childlike wonder, mixed with excitement as I see what happen's next. When we find our purpose, we are using all the God given skills we have been given, and we are using them for His purpose. Doors open, people arrive, things happen that make you want to pinch yourself and say "Can this be real?" But it is, because when we are in His will for our life, nothing will stop Him from fullfilling His purpose in the world through us.
The biggest challenge Christians face is, will they pick up their cross and follow Him? Only then will our purpose be revealed. It cannot be revealed to fence sitters or doubters because purpose demands decisions, action and follow through...daily.
Have a great day
Sue
unny:
I enjoy times of corporate worship whether that be in a structure of some sort or under a tree in the bush. What is important to me is that I am focussed on our Lord Jesus Christ. That I have, for that short period of time, put down everything that is on my mind (not always easy) and stay focussed on Him and my gratefulness for what He has done, and is doing in my life. I don't always have the right words to say but He is not focussed on my speech, but on my heart.
God shows me His creativity in nature, He shows me His rich canvas which He created for me to enjoy. I see the rainbow and I remember His promise never to flood the earth again. I see the flowers after the winter fires and I reflect on His creation of new life. I see the sun sets and sun rises that He gives to me each day and I am thankful that I have the eyes and the wisdom to see them and know where they come from.
For me The Holy Spirit is God's gift to me on earth. The Holy Spirit is my councillor and is the one who reveals to me the purpose God has for my life. The Holy Spirit guides and shows me which path to follow. I will never be a good Christian, only a Christian. I am a work in progress and far from being what God intends for me, but I keep pressing in and bit by bit, the purpose for my life unfolds before me. Sometimes when I get the wobbles, God provides the right support at the right time from other Christians who are also on their own journey. I am told that if God revealed all at once, His plan for our lives, it would be too big, too scary for us even to begin ! So, in small pieces, He reveals a bit at a time.
When I am following God's purpose...I know it! I have an incredible sense of peace mixed with childlike wonder, mixed with excitement as I see what happen's next. When we find our purpose, we are using all the God given skills we have been given, and we are using them for His purpose. Doors open, people arrive, things happen that make you want to pinch yourself and say "Can this be real?" But it is, because when we are in His will for our life, nothing will stop Him from fullfilling His purpose in the world through us.
The biggest challenge Christians face is, will they pick up their cross and follow Him? Only then will our purpose be revealed. It cannot be revealed to fence sitters or doubters because purpose demands decisions, action and follow through...daily.
Have a great day
Sue
unny: