Today's reading was Isaiah 59:1-21
God saw our sin, our evil doings - but also saw no justice for the oppressed, and He put on his armor.
The last verse of this reading sums it up, and I love it:
Isaiah 59:21 "And this is my covenant with then," says the Lord. "My Spirit will not leave them, and neither will these words I have given to you. They will be on your lips and on the lips of your children and your children's children forever. I, the Lord, have spoken!
Good stuff!
xoxo
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Scripture Challenge - Day 8
It's Monday and I'm starting week 2.
I am really enjoying this challenge and feel as though I am learning and growing and will continue to do so.
Today's reading was from Psalm 14:1-7
Wise and seeking...that's me! :)
Peace, love and hope....xoxo
I am really enjoying this challenge and feel as though I am learning and growing and will continue to do so.
Today's reading was from Psalm 14:1-7
Wise and seeking...that's me! :)
Peace, love and hope....xoxo
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Scripture Challenge - Day 7
End of week 1. I have already learned so much. Tonight's reading was no exception.
Exodus 32 and Exodus 33:1-6
I can't believe how readily (or desperate maybe?) the people were so quick turn to anything as a god to worship....a calf made of gold? After God helped Moses to lead them out of Egypt, they turned so quickly to anything else?
To me, this can be translated to our ways of thinking even today. It feeds into the whole instant gratification thing. We are SO ready to turn to anything, even something so obviously displeasing to God, just for some immediate satisfaction.
People that we know aren't good for us, too much self indulgence in matters of the flesh, addictions of any kind...we, in a way, do "worship" these things we turn to, because if we don't RIGHT NOW see what we need to see to make us whole, we will take anything.
The people in Exodus didn't see Moses when he went to the top of the mountain, needed something to worship = gold calf.
The people on Earth can't see God, needed something to satisfy a hunger = sin, self indulgence.
Seek God. He fulfills us, physically, mentally, spiritually.
Blessings...xoxo
Exodus 32 and Exodus 33:1-6
I can't believe how readily (or desperate maybe?) the people were so quick turn to anything as a god to worship....a calf made of gold? After God helped Moses to lead them out of Egypt, they turned so quickly to anything else?
To me, this can be translated to our ways of thinking even today. It feeds into the whole instant gratification thing. We are SO ready to turn to anything, even something so obviously displeasing to God, just for some immediate satisfaction.
People that we know aren't good for us, too much self indulgence in matters of the flesh, addictions of any kind...we, in a way, do "worship" these things we turn to, because if we don't RIGHT NOW see what we need to see to make us whole, we will take anything.
The people in Exodus didn't see Moses when he went to the top of the mountain, needed something to worship = gold calf.
The people on Earth can't see God, needed something to satisfy a hunger = sin, self indulgence.
Seek God. He fulfills us, physically, mentally, spiritually.
Blessings...xoxo
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Scripture Challenge - Day 6
Happy Saturday! Love my weekends and today was no exception!
Genesis 3:1-24 was today's reading.
Of course, the famous story of the serpent deceiving Eve into eating the apple and sharing with Adam.
One of the things I love about this story is the description given as to what was happening. When I read this, I can really picture everything that was happening, and feel even the sensation of the breeze that was blowing. I don't think that it's overly more descriptive that many other Bible stories, I just think that it feels very real.
I think the reason it feels real, is because we know (because of what happened in this story) what it's like to feel the guilt of sin, the shame of embarrassment.
I wonder what it would've been like had this story not happened.
If we had just remained as God initially intended...pure of mind, body and heart.
Life without even knowing what sin or shame are, never mind existing.
xoxo
Genesis 3:1-24 was today's reading.
Of course, the famous story of the serpent deceiving Eve into eating the apple and sharing with Adam.
One of the things I love about this story is the description given as to what was happening. When I read this, I can really picture everything that was happening, and feel even the sensation of the breeze that was blowing. I don't think that it's overly more descriptive that many other Bible stories, I just think that it feels very real.
I think the reason it feels real, is because we know (because of what happened in this story) what it's like to feel the guilt of sin, the shame of embarrassment.
I wonder what it would've been like had this story not happened.
If we had just remained as God initially intended...pure of mind, body and heart.
Life without even knowing what sin or shame are, never mind existing.
xoxo
Friday, February 3, 2012
Scripture Challenge - Day 5
I'm a huge believer that everything happens for a reason. It's certainly no mistake that this is the week that I started this challenge, as this has been a very difficult week.
I am also a huge believer that when we strive to develop a deeper relationship with God, the devil jumps in there and tests our faith.
It's up to us as believers to be able to stop the devil in his tracks and tell him to get lost!
This week was pure, just ugh, and you and I both know why. I started this challenge on Monday and the week went downhill from there. Work, depression, feeling tested in some of my general beliefs, everywhere/everything.
Guess what? I kept reading, I kept writing, and I will NEVER stop believing.
So to you, nasty, ugly, devil...take that....you are wasting your time trying to deter me!
With that, today's reading was from 1 Peter 2:4-10
First 5 words of verse 4, "You are coming to Christ..."
That's right, baby!
xoxo
I am also a huge believer that when we strive to develop a deeper relationship with God, the devil jumps in there and tests our faith.
It's up to us as believers to be able to stop the devil in his tracks and tell him to get lost!
This week was pure, just ugh, and you and I both know why. I started this challenge on Monday and the week went downhill from there. Work, depression, feeling tested in some of my general beliefs, everywhere/everything.
Guess what? I kept reading, I kept writing, and I will NEVER stop believing.
So to you, nasty, ugly, devil...take that....you are wasting your time trying to deter me!
With that, today's reading was from 1 Peter 2:4-10
First 5 words of verse 4, "You are coming to Christ..."
That's right, baby!
xoxo
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Scripture Challenge - Day 4
Evening!
Today's reading, Hebrews 1:1-4
Verse 4 says it better than I could summarize:
"This shows that the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names."
'Nuf said.
xoxo
Today's reading, Hebrews 1:1-4
Verse 4 says it better than I could summarize:
"This shows that the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names."
'Nuf said.
xoxo
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Scripture Challenge - Day 3
Evening!
Today's reading was from Colossians 1: 15-23
This scripture creates an image of God for us, as told by Paul. He creates for us an image that is regal, yet humble, and touches on how believing in Him, and believing that He was brought to death and bled on the cross in his human form, delivers us the Good News that casts away our sin.
I sure believe. I believe that praising and honoring Him, makes us free, complete and whole.
Kisses!
Today's reading was from Colossians 1: 15-23
This scripture creates an image of God for us, as told by Paul. He creates for us an image that is regal, yet humble, and touches on how believing in Him, and believing that He was brought to death and bled on the cross in his human form, delivers us the Good News that casts away our sin.
I sure believe. I believe that praising and honoring Him, makes us free, complete and whole.
Kisses!
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