Living a Christ-Centered Life in a Broken World: Snow Days

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Snow Days

Well, it has been WAY too long since I have written on my blog and I have had 2 1/2 snow days and a lot has been on my mind so I thought I would share some of it. I have had a lot of free time the past 2 1/2 days and much of it was used to clean and just be lazy and relax which I don't do enough. I have also had some time to spend with God and do my devotions, which I don't do enough of. I have been in a serious relationship with my boyfriend for the past 8 months, almost 9 now and I have neglected blogging and spending alone time with God on a regular basis. I try to but it is so hard when I have 2 jobs and a boyfriend that I want to spend time with. There are also friends that I spend time with and I wonder where all my time goes and where my priorities are. My life and relationship with Chris are centered around God but I rarely take alone time with God. Just me and God.

I was able to sit down today and think about this and realize that I have not been letting the Holy Spirit guide my life as I should be. The last chapter of the devotional book that Chris and I are studying together was on The Spirit. I have realized more than ever today that I need to continue to give control to God so the Spirit can work in me and through me. As I was sitting here doing my devotions I got a picture of God and me in a car and God said, "Let me drive" so I moved over into the passenger seat and followed his lead while he was driving. It was a beautiful picture. I pray that all who read this would evaluate your own lives in this area. I know many struggle in this area and pray that we would all take a step back and give the control back to God and let His Spirit guide us and lead us through life so that we can bring honor and glory to God who has perfect plans for us.

It is hard when I am struggling to just let go of trying to find a solution. Obviously we need to be prayful in these tough situations but not try to control it. There were two amazing prayers in my devotions for this week that I want to share with each of you.

"Lord, I cannot live this Christian life on my own. I need You to live it through me today. Thank You that You have placed Your Spirit in my heart. Empower me right now to passionately live a life that would bring honor to you."

"Lord, I need you today. I need your strength, Your power, and Your comfort. I cannot make it without You. Fill me with Your Spirit. Lead me today in all the decisions I have to make. Help me run from the things in my flie that bring dishonor to Your name and bring me down as well. Thank You for this fresh touch. In Jesus' name. Amen."

These are going to be my daily prayers. I already feel more peace right now about things I am struggling with because of this time spent with God. It is funny how much even just an hour or two or even 5 minutes can affect your mood, relationships, and outlook on life.

Thank you Lord for always pursuing us even when we are not following you the way we should. AMEN!

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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen (Eph. 3:20-21)

I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:13)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thansgiving, present all your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7)

For God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. (2 Tim. 1:7)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, and persevere in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

He must become greater; I must become less. (John 3:30)

Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Healthy people don't need a doctor - sick people do. (Matthew 9:12)

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:13-14)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalm 23:1)

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as enduring as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love, rivers cannot sweep it away. (Song of Songs 8:6)

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

The Lord your God is with you...He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the givt of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Be strong in the Lord...put on the full armor of God so that you can stand againts the devil's schemes...Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breast plate of righteousness in place, and your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the boots of peace...take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the falming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:11, 13-17)

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)

If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20-21)

Come to me, all who are weary and carrry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

With human beings this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Snow Days

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