so lately, i've been trying to be obedient as possible to what God has to say to me. sometimes this is reaching out to others, pushing my own comfort zone or reading scriptures He wants me to read. i can't help but notice a change in my life...for the better. WAY better! when we step out of our worldly ways and listen to God, things change in us, because of Him. as believers, this is the most amazing thing. this is how He intends us to live. lately, He has asked me to read Phillipians 4 and Act 2 over and over again. i've spent the last 2 weeks reading only these two scriptures...why? because i'm human; i don't get God's message the first time. so what do these scriptures say?
Phillipians 4: 4-9
"Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy. Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected. Do what you learned and received from me, what I told you, and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you."
Acts 2: 25-28
"...I keep the Lord before me always. Becasue He is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope, because You will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy."
today, i heard another verse that i had to find out what it said...
John 15:16
"You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name."
if this isn't as clear as crystal about God's plan for us, i don't know what else is...
God bless!
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Those are wonderful scriptures. Thank you for sharing. So much hope and such a constant love from our Heavenly Father. I am so thankful to know that I can be in contact with him through prayers and scripture study.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I need to start making myself take the time for him, to read his scripture and pray and most importantly listen. I don't hear him like you do and I so wish I could. I know that if I take the time from my busy day to spend with him he will be there for me and with me.
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