1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
I had something on my mind, and read an email from a blog that I follow, and the blog post just happened to be exactly what I was thinking about and said this, "...my value comes from God alone who made me and not from other’s opinions or expectations of me." So I went searching for some scripture while I was on lunch... This is one of many that I came across... As women, I think we easily fall into a place of trying to value ourselves based on those opinions and expectations from others. It's so important to remember that we only have to answer to GOD. And He made us. We are fearfully and WONDERFULLY made... We need to glorify God in everything. From the way we think and feel, the way we dress, and in EVERYTHING. I'm so thankful for HIS WORD that we can go to any time of day or night and be reminded of not just who we are, but WHO WE ARE IN HIM.... :) Moved to tears, and thanking Jesus.... :)
Monday, July 15, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Run to ... WIN!
Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7-8
My thoughts:
What is a way that you run to receive the prize? As Christians we are running a race, a race that we know we win in the end because we have accepted Christ as our savior. But when you run, do you run with all you've got? Do you strive to serve Him in every area of your life? In what areas could you give a little more, try a little harder to please Him? We are given instruction in these verses to run as if we want to receive the crown at the end. Wouldn't it be a shame to finish the race, but not receive the prize for running the race? Something else to think about: when you are athletic, maybe excercising, (for me that's running), do you only give 10%? Or do you try to give it your all? Do you try your best in your Christian walk? I know if I go for a run, and walk 70% of the time, it doesn't make me feel very accomplished or very good about myself. However when I run, and give it my all- I may be tired at times- but I feel sooo refreshed and so energized for the rest of the day!! And then the next day, I have a little more confidence, and I'm able to go a little farther... I love that the bible compares a Christian life to that of a runner or athlete. There are seriously sooo many things to apply to it. My favorite is obviously 'running with patience' ~ but what about you? What's your favorite athletic/physical comparison the bible uses?
My thoughts:
What is a way that you run to receive the prize? As Christians we are running a race, a race that we know we win in the end because we have accepted Christ as our savior. But when you run, do you run with all you've got? Do you strive to serve Him in every area of your life? In what areas could you give a little more, try a little harder to please Him? We are given instruction in these verses to run as if we want to receive the crown at the end. Wouldn't it be a shame to finish the race, but not receive the prize for running the race? Something else to think about: when you are athletic, maybe excercising, (for me that's running), do you only give 10%? Or do you try to give it your all? Do you try your best in your Christian walk? I know if I go for a run, and walk 70% of the time, it doesn't make me feel very accomplished or very good about myself. However when I run, and give it my all- I may be tired at times- but I feel sooo refreshed and so energized for the rest of the day!! And then the next day, I have a little more confidence, and I'm able to go a little farther... I love that the bible compares a Christian life to that of a runner or athlete. There are seriously sooo many things to apply to it. My favorite is obviously 'running with patience' ~ but what about you? What's your favorite athletic/physical comparison the bible uses?
Thursday, May 2, 2013
With a Runner's Perspective...
Verses for today:
Hebrews 12:1-2 & Psalm 1:1
As I read these verses today, I imagine running a race. And I ask myself, is there anything in my life today that may be holding me back? Is there anything sin in my life that I need to lay aside. These are things that will hinder my performance in this race. I wouldn't run a race with a 10 lb. weight tied to my ankle. Why would I think that I could successfully run a spiritual race with sin and other burdens in my life that hold me back?
I also ask myself today, what can I do today to keep my eyes on JESUS while I run this race? I wouldn't run a race constantly looking over my shoulder, and constantly looking behind. If I was always looking behind me, I could end up off my course. I could end up running right into a tree! So, as I run this spiritual race, I need to remind myself daily that I need to keep my eyes on JESUS. It's really easy to begin to watch people around us, or to focus on our past mistakes. But neither of those things are going to get us to the finish line! Only JESUS will do that!
Keep Running With Patience!
Hebrews 12:1-2 & Psalm 1:1
As I read these verses today, I imagine running a race. And I ask myself, is there anything in my life today that may be holding me back? Is there anything sin in my life that I need to lay aside. These are things that will hinder my performance in this race. I wouldn't run a race with a 10 lb. weight tied to my ankle. Why would I think that I could successfully run a spiritual race with sin and other burdens in my life that hold me back?
I also ask myself today, what can I do today to keep my eyes on JESUS while I run this race? I wouldn't run a race constantly looking over my shoulder, and constantly looking behind. If I was always looking behind me, I could end up off my course. I could end up running right into a tree! So, as I run this spiritual race, I need to remind myself daily that I need to keep my eyes on JESUS. It's really easy to begin to watch people around us, or to focus on our past mistakes. But neither of those things are going to get us to the finish line! Only JESUS will do that!
Keep Running With Patience!
Monday, February 18, 2013
A Man Full of Faith and The Holy Ghost
Monday:
Acts 6:1-7
This week we will read a lot about Stephen. This morning I think it is important to notice that verse 5 describes Stephen as 'a man full of Faith and The Holy Ghost'. I also think its important to notice that these men that the disciples chose, were chosen to be servants. I believe as Christians, we are all called to serve. Everything we do should be an act of service to God, and we should have a servant's heart while doing it. I pray that I am full of faith and The Holy Ghost just as Stephen was. And I pray that The Lord keeps my heart in a place of humble service, and my eyes on HIM in EVERYTHING I say and do.
Acts 6:1-7
This week we will read a lot about Stephen. This morning I think it is important to notice that verse 5 describes Stephen as 'a man full of Faith and The Holy Ghost'. I also think its important to notice that these men that the disciples chose, were chosen to be servants. I believe as Christians, we are all called to serve. Everything we do should be an act of service to God, and we should have a servant's heart while doing it. I pray that I am full of faith and The Holy Ghost just as Stephen was. And I pray that The Lord keeps my heart in a place of humble service, and my eyes on HIM in EVERYTHING I say and do.
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