A real & relevant relationship with God. What kind of relationship do I have? Do I care more about his program then I do about my own? Is the Kingdom of God coming in me? Can I see the Kingdom coming in those around me? We talked on Saturday about these things. It can be discouraging to me to see how much I need to get with the program. And when I see it, I intend to, and then procrastinate. It's a cycle I have found myself in far too often. I have to invest my time and energy into a relationship with God, or it won't happen. I loved when Vickie got up and talked about the places she sees the Kingdom of God. The different relationships between people, the work that is poured out etc. I was really touched and I want to look for those things in the people around me.
The Other thing David said that really had an impact on my was about needing to have more compassion on each other. This really rang true for me as I was having a judgmental view of someone and why they weren't getting with the program. And I even heard God tell me to give the grace and time. I need to be more attentive to the voice of the Lord and the nudging of the Spirit. How else will he direct me if I won't listen and won't be turned?
It's possible to have the right relationship and to please the Lord. But it's going to take energy and time and investment on my part.
Dan:
Perseverance in the face of adversity. We have been sick for a long time, and it's not as bad as it seems but in the middle of it, it seems to be never ending. It's frustrating too, because it's also my family that it's out of my control. Find hope in the struggle.
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