Join us… every Monday for the next 10 weeks to delve deeper into Who God Is! I’ll probably keep up more with just commenting on each of her posts (not sure yet). Click on the button above for more information & a study guide for each session.
Session 1 Assignment 2/8/2010:
Share with us your name, a little bit about yourself, and…
Answer: Who is God to me?
I’m Heather: a servant of God’s (sometimes not doing too well in that department – happily); His child… learning to walk with Him as He wills; a wife; a mom of 2 boys; primary care-giver for my mom (dealing with fibromylagia & depression); a sister; an aunt; a friend; … … and a private elder-caregiver and thankful for my care-giving heart. Seeking to please Him, and stumbling some too.
God… … He is my everything, and yet – I still lean on my own understanding too much. For too long I saw Him as this harsh, disciplinary judge; unreachable. But as I grew closer, reading His Word, and being mentored by many (thank you) I’ve learned that He is my loving Dad. He’s guiding me, teaching me, suggesting to me – and letting me fall to; keeping His hand on me – protecting me! I’m so unworthy of His love, His kindness, grace & mercy. He forgives me; little ol’ me for all I’ve repented for. He is with me – WOW, always with me; to help me through. He knows my thoughts before I allow them out of my mouth. He created me- – -why is what I need to figure out as I continue this journey too.
Thankful for Jenifer sharing this study with us all & excited to see all that we learn together.
Thankful for Amydeanne keeping WFW going at the 160 acre woods; and also thankful for our host this week: Penny!! You both ROCK!
My Entry–> Psalm 20:4
The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photo’s & a Bible verse! Please join us for Word Filled Wednesday, post your photo and Bible verse. Thansend a link back so others can visit and have a word filled day!
James encourages us to be filled with joy as we walk through trials, as each trial – that will inevitably come – is a test of our faith & will help produce patience within us. We’re to take the steps, prepare ourselves, to have a positive outlook throughout the trial. Not that we’re to pretend that we’re happy, but to take the time to look for the good, the blessings, or even what you learn from each trial.
Yes, this is not an easy task… remember, we can do all things with Christ who strengthens us! He will give us the ability to have joy in trials… all we have to do is ask!
Each trail we endure (growing patience) brings us closer to God, where He wants us –> depending on Him, trusting in Him to see us through, trusting in His Will for each situation, to Lean on Him – not our own understanding.
Max Lucado asks: How can you find joy in trouble? I ask too… … … and pray; seeking His guidance to answer this question and return to His Word –> we’re to ask for wisdom! With God’s wisdom He’ll fill us with the joy – helping us to see the blessings within the storm, helping us to learn from the situation, and bringing us closer to Him.
What is your answer?
Join me in our 2010 Journey… comment & share below,
Photo by Sara Grace Photography - Used with Permission
To begin my 2010 Journey with you all… from January through April (if we stay on schedule we’ll be reading through the book of James! Digging deeper into the Word! You can see the reading schedule here on the Bible Reading Calendar I created.
To help me dig deeper I will be using the following:
Beginning mid-January (after getting over Pneumonia) I began reading through the book of James with a friend! I’m using Max Lucado’s Life Lesson’s study guide to help us dig deeper into God’s Word. Here, I want to share the reflection portion of the study before digging deeper into the word weekly for my 2010 journey post:
The book of James deals with the practical side of faith, which means trusting God even in hard times. Think about the way you have responded to a recent problem or difficulty in your life. How would you describe your general attitude during this time? What does your response to this situation reveal about your view of God?
Hmmm… can we start off any more personal!!
Difficulty… Hard Time… Problem…
I’ve had a difficult time recently with my own words & emotions. I’ve allowed myself to come to a point of frustration with people around me, mostly: my family. Speaking to quickly & loudly. Unfortunately not giving myself time to think, pray, or take a moment beforehand, answering, or even beginning. Wanting to be left alone – allowing the depression to drown me. (But crying for someone to pull me out, because I can’t do this on my own.) This shows my attitude is low, selfish… and I need an attitude adjustment – QUICK. This also shows that my view of God is not good. I’m not depending & trusting in Him to help me handle each situation. I’m giving the emotion too much room, making it bigger then God. I’m not allowing God to help me overcome my depression, frustration, anxiety. I need forgiveness from those I’ve spoken wrongly toward, feelings I’ve hurt… and forgiveness from God.
Time to pray… be still… repent… and go to them – for forgiveness.
Help me to trust more in You, Lord… Please – Forgive me. Thankful for accountability, mentor’s/Christian’s surrounding me…
In Jesus’ Name I pray,
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