Well, it has taken me almost 60 days instead of 21 to complete my study of Luke and John. I love Mr. Roger's "I like to take my time to do it right". Life happened and delays came, but I never quit FEEDING ON HIS WORD! I pray I never do. Here are the last of my thoughts on the book of John:
Jesus performed miracles in his hometown, but the people there--his own people--didn't honor him. Isn't that the way it is---"Oh, that's just ---- talking again. Just ignore him. He talks big like that all the time." I've noticed that with several people I've met in life. The ones that new them most, often overlooked their talents.
Could blasphemy be when someone says they are God? Is this the unpardonable sin? This is what the people were rejecting Jesus about on one account.
In feeding the five thousand, Jesus tests Philip asking where are we going to buy bread? He tests me when I start thinking "How am I going to handle this or that? The answer is Him and His provision and use for me.
I read over and over about believing in the book of John. It's there so many times as well as "Peace be with you". He is the Prince of Peace so I want to have Him with /inside me always---peace with/in me. Don't like the statement "be at peace" cause that reminds me of being at the river or being at the mall. I want to be "in" the thick of it all not "at" it.
In John 7:21 He says to stop judging on appearances, but make the right judgment. That helps me not to care about what others are thinking when I befriend another and to see me with a young, black neighbor guy who is down on life and needs someone to care and guide him---I am sure others jump to their conclusions without judging right----which is that we are to be His arms, His feet and get involved in others life if we are to make any change in this world and isn't that what we are to do?
John speaks of streams of living water and bread of life that we never hunger or thrist again. He so revives my soul when I am still and study and listen to His pull on my heart.
I read over and over about people not realizing something until Jesus wanted them to or their eyes or minds being opened. He knows how and why and what. I must leave all that to Him and praise Him each time I have a WOW moment--each time I see a little clearer into Him view---each time He allows me to reach one stage and go more from feeding on baby milk into solid truth that I grasp. Then a new stage appears---a new struggle and in time a new joy after the struggle is complete through Him!
When we know that we know that we know that He is Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords, and our heart are full of love for the Father, we really don't care what others say about us. It really doesn't matter because we are not of this world or this world's view of us. I'm here to please HIM alone. He is enough! He is everything! Thank you for this journey through Luke-John!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Luke 17-24
My! I finished Luke last week and started into John, but with my back problems, it was hard to sit for very long at the computer, so I waited until today when I could sit awhile longer I hope.
The main thing that talked to me in these last verses was in the 24th chapter when Jesus was with the two men from Emmaus. "Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." Later in chapter 24, "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures".
Jesus reassures the disciples with "Peace be with you". That is what I desire most: For my mind and eyes to be opened to recognize Him in my daily walk of life, to understand the scriptures and to be in Peace with my Lord. Then He is enough---He just is---without all the thinking of material stuff to be happy. That thinking is stinking thinking! He and His Peace is all I need in this life and the next! Now onto the study of John! In John 1, I wonder why John said he didn't know Jesus until it was revealed or told him. Even though John lived in the desert until he came to pave the way for Jesus, still as a child, wouldn't his mother Elizabeth and Jesus' mother Mary have let the kids visit? Mary had visited with Elizabeth and John (by the Holy Spirit) lept in her womb when Mary greeted Elizabeth. Oh, well! One of those things that I won't understand in my life time I imagine---and that is fine--------a childlike faith and a childlike obedience is what I desire. In John 3, I always hear folks mention believing as the most important thing in salvation. Yet, I read the whole chapter and view the part of baptism right along with the believing. Any explanations on this chapter? I would prefer to take the step of baptism at the time of accepting Jesus so all areas are complete in obeying and putting off the old me and clothing myself in His spirit to be His child.
My! I finished Luke last week and started into John, but with my back problems, it was hard to sit for very long at the computer, so I waited until today when I could sit awhile longer I hope.
The main thing that talked to me in these last verses was in the 24th chapter when Jesus was with the two men from Emmaus. "Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." Later in chapter 24, "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures".
Jesus reassures the disciples with "Peace be with you". That is what I desire most: For my mind and eyes to be opened to recognize Him in my daily walk of life, to understand the scriptures and to be in Peace with my Lord. Then He is enough---He just is---without all the thinking of material stuff to be happy. That thinking is stinking thinking! He and His Peace is all I need in this life and the next! Now onto the study of John! In John 1, I wonder why John said he didn't know Jesus until it was revealed or told him. Even though John lived in the desert until he came to pave the way for Jesus, still as a child, wouldn't his mother Elizabeth and Jesus' mother Mary have let the kids visit? Mary had visited with Elizabeth and John (by the Holy Spirit) lept in her womb when Mary greeted Elizabeth. Oh, well! One of those things that I won't understand in my life time I imagine---and that is fine--------a childlike faith and a childlike obedience is what I desire. In John 3, I always hear folks mention believing as the most important thing in salvation. Yet, I read the whole chapter and view the part of baptism right along with the believing. Any explanations on this chapter? I would prefer to take the step of baptism at the time of accepting Jesus so all areas are complete in obeying and putting off the old me and clothing myself in His spirit to be His child.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Luke 14-16
I had thought that the wayward son who ended up feeding pigs had actually been eating their food. As I reread it I realized he still had his morals and didn't steal from his boss. I was amazed at how even one who messes up in one area of life, can still remember to hold true to other things they were taught in younger years.
I loved the reminder to tend to and invite folks who normally you wouldn't think of when you have others over---that's harder to do than to just ask the same group we run with. We overlook so often those who need us the most.
I also thought the reminder to give up ourselves and carry our cross to be a disciple was wonderful. When I think of this, I often don't think of the misery and struggles we will have to endure (our cross) to grow and to be of use in His mission for our lives.
To succeed in obtaining wealth and money seems to be the top step of the ladder of success in our world. Yet, what is valued by man, is detestable in God's sight. Simple is better----more time with and for the Lord.
I had thought that the wayward son who ended up feeding pigs had actually been eating their food. As I reread it I realized he still had his morals and didn't steal from his boss. I was amazed at how even one who messes up in one area of life, can still remember to hold true to other things they were taught in younger years.
I loved the reminder to tend to and invite folks who normally you wouldn't think of when you have others over---that's harder to do than to just ask the same group we run with. We overlook so often those who need us the most.
I also thought the reminder to give up ourselves and carry our cross to be a disciple was wonderful. When I think of this, I often don't think of the misery and struggles we will have to endure (our cross) to grow and to be of use in His mission for our lives.
To succeed in obtaining wealth and money seems to be the top step of the ladder of success in our world. Yet, what is valued by man, is detestable in God's sight. Simple is better----more time with and for the Lord.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Been to Gulf Shores and back this past week. Walked on the beach praising God and all His nature. Been to appts. since returning and doing laundry/housecleaning/cooking a real meal for Terry as I type so will begin in Luke again later today. My 21 days through Luke and John may turn into 21 months---and that's ok----cause I'm feedingonhisword in so many different places and through so many different people also. But His word shall be my lamp and light---so til later---God bless your study and journey!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Good morning! Again I was side tracked from my study of Luke. I'm learning that getting sidetracked is not a bad thing! It's like being on a road trip going from TN to OK and instead of going the maximum speed from pt A to pt B, you see a flea market or a shopping mall and decide to stop a bit to refresh in another spot before continuing on the original journey.
The older I get, the more I like these side steps. They make the journey better for me. So I have been listening the last two days and plan also to do the same tomorrow to hear Tommy Nelson of Denton Bible College speak on Forcus on the Family speaking about male depression. Awesome! Awesome! If you know anyone going through depression-male or female-listen on the computer and you will be enlightened and encouraged. I also listened to Chuck Swindoll's "Insight for Living" series last week each day by computer about growing through struggling. Very powerful series. Then we were in Jonesboro on Sunday and loved the study on Growing and giving. That was the first lesson I ever remember on giving of our money that wasn't a "guilt" lesson but an explanation of God's intent and why! Tomorrow Terry and I go to Gulf Shores through Sunday for a much needed break from Williams' life the past couple of years without a vacation together. I will be taking again another side stop before continuing the 21 days to know Jesus-----as I take a few days to simply be in His presence and His restful arms.
Last night I read Luke 12-13. Here's what I was drawn to:
Luke 12:14 My life does not consist of the abundance of my possessions. When it has I get greedy and lose focus from Him who lets me borrow from Him for His use through me.
Luke 12:22-34 I used to worry over EVERYTHING! It has aged me quicker and I feel the results. Even MRI images show it! Where was my faith! Well, I didn't have much and at one time any really. The past 11 years have been a growing stage for me in my own faith. Now I have decided to feed on His word to go to the next level of faith with Him. My "treasure" and heart have in past times not been directed to God for Him and His glory. Each day I now pray for Him to guide and use me--mold me and make me what He needs. Sometimes "Lorie" surfaces again and I ask Him to push her down and out of His way.
The older I get, the more I like these side steps. They make the journey better for me. So I have been listening the last two days and plan also to do the same tomorrow to hear Tommy Nelson of Denton Bible College speak on Forcus on the Family speaking about male depression. Awesome! Awesome! If you know anyone going through depression-male or female-listen on the computer and you will be enlightened and encouraged. I also listened to Chuck Swindoll's "Insight for Living" series last week each day by computer about growing through struggling. Very powerful series. Then we were in Jonesboro on Sunday and loved the study on Growing and giving. That was the first lesson I ever remember on giving of our money that wasn't a "guilt" lesson but an explanation of God's intent and why! Tomorrow Terry and I go to Gulf Shores through Sunday for a much needed break from Williams' life the past couple of years without a vacation together. I will be taking again another side stop before continuing the 21 days to know Jesus-----as I take a few days to simply be in His presence and His restful arms.
Last night I read Luke 12-13. Here's what I was drawn to:
Luke 12:14 My life does not consist of the abundance of my possessions. When it has I get greedy and lose focus from Him who lets me borrow from Him for His use through me.
Luke 12:22-34 I used to worry over EVERYTHING! It has aged me quicker and I feel the results. Even MRI images show it! Where was my faith! Well, I didn't have much and at one time any really. The past 11 years have been a growing stage for me in my own faith. Now I have decided to feed on His word to go to the next level of faith with Him. My "treasure" and heart have in past times not been directed to God for Him and His glory. Each day I now pray for Him to guide and use me--mold me and make me what He needs. Sometimes "Lorie" surfaces again and I ask Him to push her down and out of His way.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Good Morning Lorie!
How interesting you should send this poem this morning (Crabby Old Man)... And how interesting I have a special friend in NE who is old now... A man of much land, cattle and money, a man who said go and people went, who said stay and people stayed... Yet now with no wife and 6 children whom have no time for him... No control over his life.. He is in a nursing home wanting to go home to spend his last days at his home.. I went there to help him last spring and that is when he had his stroke. He survived a stroke that the Dr said he would die from... Many times he has been brought to death's door and many times God has spared him. He knows God (a Catholic), but he didn't know Jesus. While I was there with him he said he saw Jesus... Thank you Jesus for using me in even a small way..
Now he begs me to come and take him home.. He knows there is no one else to do so. Who even would consider doing so... Yet his son who manages his vast holdings is not real keen on the idea of me being there... Out of fear I might get some of his inheritance and also he is enjoying seeing his father be helpless and dependent on him. (certainly a love hate relationship with his father).. I witnessed to this son and the family while there and I am sure there is a tug of war going on within this son... I continue to pray for this family and their salvation and hurt relationships to be restored..
I ask that you pray with me for guidance if I am to go back to NE to love and care for this man (I do love him inspite of the age difference and his condition). Had he not had his stroke I would be there now.. But I know God had some molding and work to do on both of us... Everyday I struggle with do I go or don't I go.. If I go I will be away from my life here (though it is one of struggle $$ wise but I have many friends and my children) and my grandbaby... I will be going to a place where I grew up but most everyone is gone to other places or to heaven... Caring for a stroke victim is very difficult to say the least... But is God calling me to witness to a lost family??? For people to see Jesus thru me??? I pray for wisdom...
Everyday I struggle with loneliness and fear... I do battle with the enemy on a moment by day bases... (Lynda can tell you that).. But my God is a good God and HE gives me strength and power over the enemy.. He will supply all my needs and direct my life... Somedays though the fear and anxiety seems great... I do battle daily using God's Word to come against the enemy... Daily he tries to steal business from me and render me hopeless... But I know he has to restore to me 7 fold what he steals.. I have to keep believing that... (I am sure getting tired...)
I hope your week in OK was good... And now back to your own life... Seeing Grandbabies is always wonderful but getting back to home is wonderful also...
And as I read Luke 9 this morning God showed me that I must pick up the cross and follow Him now matter where He sends me... follow Him never looking back to the side or behind... Only focused on Him and straight ahead... Sometimes He takes us down a less traveled road that the world says "Oh NO" you can't do that... That is craziness... How often we say "Yes Lord, I will follow you, but to only look back and say wait. let me do this and let me do that and then I will be there... But how many times did my own earthly father say I am going to town, to the cattle sale and am leaving now.. I didn't say hey wait while I do this or that... But I knew if I wanted to go with him I had to go right then.... And I went... Knowing that it would be a great good day!!! My heavenly father loves me so much more then even my earthly father did. So why do I say "wait... I need to do this and that"... Where He is taking me is so much more rewarding then I can even imagine... And how often and how many say just that... Wait while I do this and that... So in Chapter 10 where God says, the harvest is plentiful, but the labors are few.. Here is where we are... A decision to be made... Do I give up everything and go where He wants me (is it NE and to my friend) or do I miss God and stay here not being obedient... Do I confuse my own fears and doubts and think it really isn't God's voice I am hearing saying to go...
I have prayed for the faith of a child... I have an analitical mind and can think and tear apart things until there is nothing left... I don't want to be guilty of that...
So having read Luke 9 & 10 and am praying for God's wisdom. I ask you all to pray with me to hear God's vocie and be directed by Him only...
Thank You Lorie for being obedient and starting this study and for all who is sharing their thoughts and what God is showing them through His Word and each other...
many Blessigs and Love
Patty
How interesting you should send this poem this morning (Crabby Old Man)... And how interesting I have a special friend in NE who is old now... A man of much land, cattle and money, a man who said go and people went, who said stay and people stayed... Yet now with no wife and 6 children whom have no time for him... No control over his life.. He is in a nursing home wanting to go home to spend his last days at his home.. I went there to help him last spring and that is when he had his stroke. He survived a stroke that the Dr said he would die from... Many times he has been brought to death's door and many times God has spared him. He knows God (a Catholic), but he didn't know Jesus. While I was there with him he said he saw Jesus... Thank you Jesus for using me in even a small way..
Now he begs me to come and take him home.. He knows there is no one else to do so. Who even would consider doing so... Yet his son who manages his vast holdings is not real keen on the idea of me being there... Out of fear I might get some of his inheritance and also he is enjoying seeing his father be helpless and dependent on him. (certainly a love hate relationship with his father).. I witnessed to this son and the family while there and I am sure there is a tug of war going on within this son... I continue to pray for this family and their salvation and hurt relationships to be restored..
I ask that you pray with me for guidance if I am to go back to NE to love and care for this man (I do love him inspite of the age difference and his condition). Had he not had his stroke I would be there now.. But I know God had some molding and work to do on both of us... Everyday I struggle with do I go or don't I go.. If I go I will be away from my life here (though it is one of struggle $$ wise but I have many friends and my children) and my grandbaby... I will be going to a place where I grew up but most everyone is gone to other places or to heaven... Caring for a stroke victim is very difficult to say the least... But is God calling me to witness to a lost family??? For people to see Jesus thru me??? I pray for wisdom...
Everyday I struggle with loneliness and fear... I do battle with the enemy on a moment by day bases... (Lynda can tell you that).. But my God is a good God and HE gives me strength and power over the enemy.. He will supply all my needs and direct my life... Somedays though the fear and anxiety seems great... I do battle daily using God's Word to come against the enemy... Daily he tries to steal business from me and render me hopeless... But I know he has to restore to me 7 fold what he steals.. I have to keep believing that... (I am sure getting tired...)
I hope your week in OK was good... And now back to your own life... Seeing Grandbabies is always wonderful but getting back to home is wonderful also...
And as I read Luke 9 this morning God showed me that I must pick up the cross and follow Him now matter where He sends me... follow Him never looking back to the side or behind... Only focused on Him and straight ahead... Sometimes He takes us down a less traveled road that the world says "Oh NO" you can't do that... That is craziness... How often we say "Yes Lord, I will follow you, but to only look back and say wait. let me do this and let me do that and then I will be there... But how many times did my own earthly father say I am going to town, to the cattle sale and am leaving now.. I didn't say hey wait while I do this or that... But I knew if I wanted to go with him I had to go right then.... And I went... Knowing that it would be a great good day!!! My heavenly father loves me so much more then even my earthly father did. So why do I say "wait... I need to do this and that"... Where He is taking me is so much more rewarding then I can even imagine... And how often and how many say just that... Wait while I do this and that... So in Chapter 10 where God says, the harvest is plentiful, but the labors are few.. Here is where we are... A decision to be made... Do I give up everything and go where He wants me (is it NE and to my friend) or do I miss God and stay here not being obedient... Do I confuse my own fears and doubts and think it really isn't God's voice I am hearing saying to go...
I have prayed for the faith of a child... I have an analitical mind and can think and tear apart things until there is nothing left... I don't want to be guilty of that...
So having read Luke 9 & 10 and am praying for God's wisdom. I ask you all to pray with me to hear God's vocie and be directed by Him only...
Thank You Lorie for being obedient and starting this study and for all who is sharing their thoughts and what God is showing them through His Word and each other...
many Blessigs and Love
Patty
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Luke 9-11
I loved in Luke 9:17 where all were satisfied and still 12 baskets were left over from the 5 loaves and 2 fish miracle. I too like to make extra whenever I cook for a group and have leftovers. That is not wasteful--it is resourceful for the next meal for us!
I also liked Luke 9:25 about it not doing me any good to gain the world and forfeit myself. I must continually "Let go and Let God" or myself gets in to way with control----How am I going to do something---When I surrender---I win---burdens are lifted and the world doesn't matter to me for that time period. Then myself is freed by losing control to Him.
In Luke 9:45 much "was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it...". It's strange to me that the more I study, things that were hidden to me for years and years, start to open up to me in a whole different light than before. By the time I get it, I'll be too old for the young ones to care prehaps, but prayfully a few will listen to an old woman's wisdom that grew bit by bit as the grasping is allowed. I have always enjoyed visiting with older folks in their last years of life---what stories--wisdom if I learn from them.
In Luke 10:18 Jesus "saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven". Imagine that!!
In Luke 10:27 Jesus discounts the JOY theme that the old church used with: Jesus first, others second and yourself last. I taught that and lived it also, but that was wrong. If I don't love others as myself, there is never time to rest me or spend in quiet time with the Lord because the "works" get in the way for doing for others too much. Prayer is a gift far greater than me trying to work, work to help others ALL the time. I must pull back regularly to spend my time to be strengthened by and for Him. I must find my gifts and love them for the individual God made me to be.
Jesus mentions how our Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him even more than an earthly father would give good things to his children. (Luke 11:13) I want filled with His spirit--filled!!
Finally, I mention Luke 11:45-46 where the teachers lay so many burdens on the people to follow the law that the people can hardly carry them. I was raised with the Hell, fire, damnation part of the law and "works" without love and grace---just fear and tembling---until finally His spirit revealed that was not right either. It took counseling to overcome the "laws of the church" to obey the "will of my Father". Praise the Lord--He freed me from man's bondage!!
Love you, Lorie
I loved in Luke 9:17 where all were satisfied and still 12 baskets were left over from the 5 loaves and 2 fish miracle. I too like to make extra whenever I cook for a group and have leftovers. That is not wasteful--it is resourceful for the next meal for us!
I also liked Luke 9:25 about it not doing me any good to gain the world and forfeit myself. I must continually "Let go and Let God" or myself gets in to way with control----How am I going to do something---When I surrender---I win---burdens are lifted and the world doesn't matter to me for that time period. Then myself is freed by losing control to Him.
In Luke 9:45 much "was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it...". It's strange to me that the more I study, things that were hidden to me for years and years, start to open up to me in a whole different light than before. By the time I get it, I'll be too old for the young ones to care prehaps, but prayfully a few will listen to an old woman's wisdom that grew bit by bit as the grasping is allowed. I have always enjoyed visiting with older folks in their last years of life---what stories--wisdom if I learn from them.
In Luke 10:18 Jesus "saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven". Imagine that!!
In Luke 10:27 Jesus discounts the JOY theme that the old church used with: Jesus first, others second and yourself last. I taught that and lived it also, but that was wrong. If I don't love others as myself, there is never time to rest me or spend in quiet time with the Lord because the "works" get in the way for doing for others too much. Prayer is a gift far greater than me trying to work, work to help others ALL the time. I must pull back regularly to spend my time to be strengthened by and for Him. I must find my gifts and love them for the individual God made me to be.
Jesus mentions how our Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him even more than an earthly father would give good things to his children. (Luke 11:13) I want filled with His spirit--filled!!
Finally, I mention Luke 11:45-46 where the teachers lay so many burdens on the people to follow the law that the people can hardly carry them. I was raised with the Hell, fire, damnation part of the law and "works" without love and grace---just fear and tembling---until finally His spirit revealed that was not right either. It took counseling to overcome the "laws of the church" to obey the "will of my Father". Praise the Lord--He freed me from man's bondage!!
Love you, Lorie
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I am so glad that you are back and had a wonderful trip. I am home sick to day. Connie was so sweet to share her stomach virus but I am so worried that Jami will be next because she is so clingy on me. I will have to read and get back with you. I haven't started to exercise yet but it will come.
you are my mentor and I also believe something big is coming for you.
love,
Karen
you are my mentor and I also believe something big is coming for you.
love,
Karen
I'm back from OK and missing the grandgirls------So proud of my adults kids for the parents they are in the Lord. So proud of my Chesterfield adult kids also for being His day by day. I went to Tulsa and didn't feed on His word last week. Fed on lots of great physical meals and now digestion problems let me know that again I listened to the fool inside of me. Started listening to Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living daily program a few days ago and it is so encouaging to know suffering has its purpose in God's plan for us. So tonight I shall read Luke 8-9 and report tomorrow as to the insight He gives me! I am filled with joy lately and thinking "Something great is about to happen". I don't think it is referring to earthly matters. Not sure but grabbing hold of God to take the reigns!! I love you all and I pray that you are filled with His joy also.
Karen, so so so glad to hear that you are back to visiting and encouraging me-----That's so selfish of me but you are God's woman and one of my most loved mentors!! Lorie
Karen, so so so glad to hear that you are back to visiting and encouraging me-----That's so selfish of me but you are God's woman and one of my most loved mentors!! Lorie
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Today is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it! I am waiting for the Lord to tell me what the next move is. I hope I can see the sign for what it is and not put my own desires into it. We have shown the house several times lately and the price has plummetted to about $100,000 less that what we bought it for not to mention the $100,000 we added to it. It is a shame but because of what is happening I don't feel badly about not making payments. Someone is going to buy this home and all they won't care about all the work we put into it.
We had someone look at it at this price and they wanted a an additional amount off for a carpet allowance. The agent told them no way. But in this market, probably should have gone ahead and done it. Oh well...Today is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it!
Look forward to hearing from you!
Karen
We had someone look at it at this price and they wanted a an additional amount off for a carpet allowance. The agent told them no way. But in this market, probably should have gone ahead and done it. Oh well...Today is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it!
Look forward to hearing from you!
Karen
Monday, February 9, 2009
Good morning ladies!
I'm back! I have decided to get up and spend some time however I have misspent the first 45 minutes and only have a couple for you. I hope to join your blog and get my relationship back where it used to be. I have decided that I am demon possessed because the devil is alive and well and trying to keep me from seeking Him first. I believe Jim is trying to come to God but his demons won't allow him. As he told a couple at dinner one night "I was part of Satan's possee!" Jim just keeps saying it isn't time for him to come to Christ. I suppose he is waiting for some miracle to happen. Keep me in your prayers because I want to knock some sense into him. I keep trying to pick the splinter out of his eye while the log is in my own. I will write more soon.
Love to all!
Always
Karen
Love to all!
Always
Karen
Monday, February 2, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
I'm so thankful for my two daughters and their hearts to follow God and be His women!! God has truly blessed me with you both! I have my grand Graham girls visiting with me through Monday, so I'll catch back up with my study and blog at that time. Nothing like those girls! God double blessed me with them!
Friday, January 30, 2009
question???
not really understainding luke 8:16-18 part??? What is it trying to say to me?its really the 17 & 18 part??? I have gone ahead but still wondering about this?
As I read Luke 9 there is such amazement, I just try to picture what all is going on and just thinking I bet when Jesus took Petet, John , and James up on the mountain and seeing and hearing all of that I wonder what that would be like? AWESOME! Then Luke 9:41 is some other powerful words kinda like our little nation huh?.. .unbelieving, how long shall he put up with us? maybe he was really hurt by what is about to happen to him all for our sins. :( I really loved the read for today it is great! Wish I could have been there during all of it, to see it all!
As I read Luke 9 there is such amazement, I just try to picture what all is going on and just thinking I bet when Jesus took Petet, John , and James up on the mountain and seeing and hearing all of that I wonder what that would be like? AWESOME! Then Luke 9:41 is some other powerful words kinda like our little nation huh?.. .unbelieving, how long shall he put up with us? maybe he was really hurt by what is about to happen to him all for our sins. :( I really loved the read for today it is great! Wish I could have been there during all of it, to see it all!
Laying New Roots!
Mrs. Lorie I asked the same question about why would Jesus make some go in quiet and some not too. Nate says exactly what you were thinking. I also feel like I have been growing in thorny soil , scattered on the path, and also on the rocks with no moisture, just scattered into the wind to not know where this life may take me. I can name so many times that I get such joy in my heart about the Lord but have no roots, as the bible says. Then there are even times here lately that I read something and believe it but maybe not understanding it truely and it is almost like yeah the devil puts these thoughts in my head that, "that could never happen." and makes me question what I truely believe. I have not been allowing the word of God to lead my life because I use the excuse that I don't understand most of it and it is easier to go to church and let the preacher lead. I am not making excuese anymore, starting today!!! (that is what this blog is for huh!!) I am understanding okay this chapter so this is encouraging. Since rededicating my life 4 years ago yesterday I just remember how on fire for the Lord I was. I wanted to tell the world of him in one whole day (just didn't have those roots like I am giong to start laying today!)!!!! Every year I try and take myself back to that point and get the fire back! I am definitely loving this accountability for sure, this is a great start! I want to have the Lord lay the my seeds onto good soil "and grow up a crop a hundred times more than was sown." Our "seed is the word of God!!" So we are on the right path!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Luke 7-8
I love how Jesus shows such compassion for the hurting, the poor, the sinful who want to do better. He shows that pride of wealth is a dangerous position to be in because we don't hunger for hope outside of ourselves.
Like Allan Jackson's song about "Where were you when the world stopped turning" referring to 9/11/01, he's not sure the difference in Iraq and Iran, I'm not sure when I'm reading a parable or a true story many times. I liked how the centurian was concerned for his servant and sent for Jesus to come with his elders saying the man deserved help. Jesus is amazed at the centurian's faith that a command alone would do the healing without Jesus actually coming. Mostly, we are always amazed at Him.
I loved the compassion for the widow's whose only son dies. "...his heart went out to her."
The Pharisees were not keying into the Savior among them and thought him to blasaphem by saying he could forgive sins. I wander if the sin for no forgiveness could be related to one who says he is God and takes pride in trying to take God's authority??
The woman who comes and anoints Jesus' feet with perfume after her tears wet his feet and her hair wipes them, is told "your faith has saved you; go in peace". "In peace" is a special way of making "peace" a deeper release to me. I like that combination. He says her love has resulted in her sins forgiven. Love little and we forgive little. Love is so key throughout the Bible. I want to strive for love in my heart.
In the parable of the seed being sown on different types of soil and the results, I pondered which soil I have. Many times it was the thorny soil because I allowed growth to be choked out by life's worries, business seeking the "better life" and did not mature in his word. Now I want "to retain it" with a heart desiring to hear, retain, and produce a new crop.
The lamp shining and disclosing all into the open is how I am trying to expose myself, faults and all, so I can carefuuly listen to His word. I want to be given more to hear, soak in and
grow in wisdom.
The woman with the bleeding issue for 12 years touches him and is healed from power going out to her because her faith----he told her to go IN peace. I want less of me, more of him in me!
I never knew (if I read it correctly) that along with the 12 apostles, several woman went from town to town to help support them. These women were not the cream of the crop. They had been the demon possessed and cured of dieases. That makes me so proud that he came for sinners to heal who listened and wanted to repent and change , knowing the prideful ones who knew it all themselves and lived only by the strictness of the LAW would not turn to him easily if ever.
The widows only son, Jairus's daughter, and Lazarus were the three asleep He raised back to life from death. Sometimes he told those he helped to go tell what God had done for them, other times he said to keep quiet about it. This must have depended on how the news would have affected his progression in that area. Any thoughts?
Luke has 28 parables listed and 20 miracles. Jesus is referred to "Son of Man" 25 times. His emphasis is on the Holy Spirit, praising God, the poor, sinners, stress on the family circle, the role of women, the joy for the "good news", the power of prayer and the recognition of Gentiles as well as Jews in God's plan. And what a plan it is!!! Paise the Lord oh my soul!!!!
I love how Jesus shows such compassion for the hurting, the poor, the sinful who want to do better. He shows that pride of wealth is a dangerous position to be in because we don't hunger for hope outside of ourselves.
Like Allan Jackson's song about "Where were you when the world stopped turning" referring to 9/11/01, he's not sure the difference in Iraq and Iran, I'm not sure when I'm reading a parable or a true story many times. I liked how the centurian was concerned for his servant and sent for Jesus to come with his elders saying the man deserved help. Jesus is amazed at the centurian's faith that a command alone would do the healing without Jesus actually coming. Mostly, we are always amazed at Him.
I loved the compassion for the widow's whose only son dies. "...his heart went out to her."
The Pharisees were not keying into the Savior among them and thought him to blasaphem by saying he could forgive sins. I wander if the sin for no forgiveness could be related to one who says he is God and takes pride in trying to take God's authority??
The woman who comes and anoints Jesus' feet with perfume after her tears wet his feet and her hair wipes them, is told "your faith has saved you; go in peace". "In peace" is a special way of making "peace" a deeper release to me. I like that combination. He says her love has resulted in her sins forgiven. Love little and we forgive little. Love is so key throughout the Bible. I want to strive for love in my heart.
In the parable of the seed being sown on different types of soil and the results, I pondered which soil I have. Many times it was the thorny soil because I allowed growth to be choked out by life's worries, business seeking the "better life" and did not mature in his word. Now I want "to retain it" with a heart desiring to hear, retain, and produce a new crop.
The lamp shining and disclosing all into the open is how I am trying to expose myself, faults and all, so I can carefuuly listen to His word. I want to be given more to hear, soak in and
grow in wisdom.
The woman with the bleeding issue for 12 years touches him and is healed from power going out to her because her faith----he told her to go IN peace. I want less of me, more of him in me!
I never knew (if I read it correctly) that along with the 12 apostles, several woman went from town to town to help support them. These women were not the cream of the crop. They had been the demon possessed and cured of dieases. That makes me so proud that he came for sinners to heal who listened and wanted to repent and change , knowing the prideful ones who knew it all themselves and lived only by the strictness of the LAW would not turn to him easily if ever.
The widows only son, Jairus's daughter, and Lazarus were the three asleep He raised back to life from death. Sometimes he told those he helped to go tell what God had done for them, other times he said to keep quiet about it. This must have depended on how the news would have affected his progression in that area. Any thoughts?
Luke has 28 parables listed and 20 miracles. Jesus is referred to "Son of Man" 25 times. His emphasis is on the Holy Spirit, praising God, the poor, sinners, stress on the family circle, the role of women, the joy for the "good news", the power of prayer and the recognition of Gentiles as well as Jews in God's plan. And what a plan it is!!! Paise the Lord oh my soul!!!!
Thoughts for Today
As I relayed to Lorie a few days ago, sticking to a schedule of such long passages of Scripture would be too much for me. I recently came from a very oppressive religious background and found Grace Walk. My devotions this morning besides the Blackaby devotional, was Job 5. I especially loved verses 17-19: "Happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. He shall deliver you in six troubles, Yes in seven no evil shall touch you." How awesome is that! As I was contemplating these verses, I thought were it not for these 3-4 loser friends that Job had (miserable comforters), these are some of the most comforting words ever uttered in the midst of a book with such suffering.
The Lord is moving!!
Well I definitely know that the Lord is moving in my heart. I am definitely not a bible scholar either. To tell you the truth the bible intimidates me badly. So I have always stayed in the chapters I "know". Well I have read the favorites several times (matthew, mark, luke, and john), but it seems like the Lord has opened my eyes to some new verses this go around. I have really been questioning my wonderful husband with the things I am not quite getting this go around. I usually get excited and say every January I am going to read the bible through, but when it gets over my head I usually get discouraged instead of asking humbly for help from someone or hey THE LORD ALMIGHTY, that you are leaning about in the first place. So this is good I am very encouraged. In fact for the last three nights of our reading I have read before going to bed and haven't really slept very deep, and everytime I awake I automatically start to pray. So I definitely know the holy spirit is moving in me and I think tonight I am going to just get up and continue to read if that happens again. Maybe there is more to learn and the holy spirit is saying wake up you crazy girl its time to learn!!! Good luck with your scripture today everyone!...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Here's the schedule for any new folks joining us:
Monday Jan. 26 Luke 1-2 Feb. 2 Luke 16-18 Feb. 9 John 7-8
Tuesday Jan. 27 Luke 3-4 Feb. 3 Luke 19-20 Feb. 10 John 9-10
Wednesday Jan. 28 Luke 5-6 Feb. 4 Luke 21-22 Feb. 11 John 11-12
Thursday Jan. 29 Luke 7-8 Feb. 5 Luke 23-24 Feb. 12 John 13-15
Friday Jan. 30 Luke 9-10 Feb. 6 John 1-2 Feb. 13 John 16-17
Saturday Jan. 31 Luke 11-12 Feb. 7 John 3-4 Feb. 14 John 18-19
Sunday Feb. 1 Luke 13-15 Feb. 8 John 5-6 Feb. 15 John 20-21
Monday Jan. 26 Luke 1-2 Feb. 2 Luke 16-18 Feb. 9 John 7-8
Tuesday Jan. 27 Luke 3-4 Feb. 3 Luke 19-20 Feb. 10 John 9-10
Wednesday Jan. 28 Luke 5-6 Feb. 4 Luke 21-22 Feb. 11 John 11-12
Thursday Jan. 29 Luke 7-8 Feb. 5 Luke 23-24 Feb. 12 John 13-15
Friday Jan. 30 Luke 9-10 Feb. 6 John 1-2 Feb. 13 John 16-17
Saturday Jan. 31 Luke 11-12 Feb. 7 John 3-4 Feb. 14 John 18-19
Sunday Feb. 1 Luke 13-15 Feb. 8 John 5-6 Feb. 15 John 20-21
I am reading a library book by Christopher Kennedy Lawford named Moments of Clarity. He is in recovery from alcohol and drugs(?) and this book is many others' stories of their moment of clarity from their control of life will end with them dead. It's their showing the raw emotions they felt leading to "I can't do this anymore---Take it---I surrender to a higher power". It called to me---If I don't surrender to my Lord, I am a complete mess. I don't want Lorie to live---I want Lorie's body to be the temple for the Lord to live in and be used completely for Him.
Many of you think He already does and that I am strong. I confess that I strive for that day by day. I continually miss that goal. Luke 2-3 and 4-5 showed me something really huge. The main verses that called to me were Luke 6:43-49 "....For out of the overflow of his heart the mouth speaks" and about hearing the word and putting them into practice-----laying a deeply dug foundation to build a house on. Well, I have to question what is completely in my heart. When I drop something or an emergency errupts, the first thing out of my mouth is not always---whoops! The other day, Terry accidently touched a cake pan to move it and instead hit the icing and marred it. Out jumped "Dadgumit" angerily. But the real revelation for me was a few months ago outside in our yard in Tulsa when I walked through a huge spider web with a huge spider in it before I realized it and what flew out of my mouth made me want to wash my mouth out with soap. I quickly realized my heart needed the soap more than my mouth! As I feed on His word, I will be digging that deep foundation not just relying on what others tell me the Bible says. So today I have shovel in hand for the groundbreaking!
The other things that spoke to me were:
Jesus prayed: alone, early in the morning, all night at a mountainside
Jesus amazed others at "the gracious words that came from his lips" 4:22
His message had authority 4:32 He sternly commanded the evil spirit 4:35
He didn't stay in just one place healing all---he healed some, then was sent to area areas. That helped me to not feel guilty when I can only do a little good to help others before being called a different direction.
Peter obeyed in lowering his nets out in the deep after fishing all night without catching anything "because you say so". I want to surrender without me questioning or controling.
Many of you think He already does and that I am strong. I confess that I strive for that day by day. I continually miss that goal. Luke 2-3 and 4-5 showed me something really huge. The main verses that called to me were Luke 6:43-49 "....For out of the overflow of his heart the mouth speaks" and about hearing the word and putting them into practice-----laying a deeply dug foundation to build a house on. Well, I have to question what is completely in my heart. When I drop something or an emergency errupts, the first thing out of my mouth is not always---whoops! The other day, Terry accidently touched a cake pan to move it and instead hit the icing and marred it. Out jumped "Dadgumit" angerily. But the real revelation for me was a few months ago outside in our yard in Tulsa when I walked through a huge spider web with a huge spider in it before I realized it and what flew out of my mouth made me want to wash my mouth out with soap. I quickly realized my heart needed the soap more than my mouth! As I feed on His word, I will be digging that deep foundation not just relying on what others tell me the Bible says. So today I have shovel in hand for the groundbreaking!
The other things that spoke to me were:
Jesus prayed: alone, early in the morning, all night at a mountainside
Jesus amazed others at "the gracious words that came from his lips" 4:22
His message had authority 4:32 He sternly commanded the evil spirit 4:35
He didn't stay in just one place healing all---he healed some, then was sent to area areas. That helped me to not feel guilty when I can only do a little good to help others before being called a different direction.
Peter obeyed in lowering his nets out in the deep after fishing all night without catching anything "because you say so". I want to surrender without me questioning or controling.
Good Job Lorie!
Hi Lorie. I will be in-and-out of this study as I do have another one right now. I find it interesting that this study is to focus on only the memoirs of Luke, a doctor, and John, Jesus’ best friend.
Do you ever wonder how Luke came by this knowledge? I can envision Elizabeth taking her husband with her to the doctor (she needs prenatal care, after all) to find out why he couldn’t speak and Luke having no idea. I can just hear Zechariah explaining his crazy story to Luke after John the Baptist is born and see Luke connecting the dots as John the Baptist began his ministry.
Same goes for Mary and Joseph. I can imagine that after they found out that Mary was pregnant they went a doctor (maybe Luke) for confirmation (and possibly prenatal care, even though I’m sure they called it something else back then). I can see him listening in disbelief to the notion that Mary is still a virgin and possibly thinking that they were both a little off their rockers. Then, later in life, when he became a follower of Jesus, he must have recalled that conversation and realized that they were telling the truth.
His amazement would have been unmatched.
Luke’s is the only gospel that contains an account of Jesus going to his hometown and saying to (the people of Nazareth), "Surely you will quote this proverb to me: 'Physician, heal yourself! Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.” This makes sense since that phrase would really stand out to a doctor.
Do you ever wonder how Luke came by this knowledge? I can envision Elizabeth taking her husband with her to the doctor (she needs prenatal care, after all) to find out why he couldn’t speak and Luke having no idea. I can just hear Zechariah explaining his crazy story to Luke after John the Baptist is born and see Luke connecting the dots as John the Baptist began his ministry.
Same goes for Mary and Joseph. I can imagine that after they found out that Mary was pregnant they went a doctor (maybe Luke) for confirmation (and possibly prenatal care, even though I’m sure they called it something else back then). I can see him listening in disbelief to the notion that Mary is still a virgin and possibly thinking that they were both a little off their rockers. Then, later in life, when he became a follower of Jesus, he must have recalled that conversation and realized that they were telling the truth.
His amazement would have been unmatched.
Luke’s is the only gospel that contains an account of Jesus going to his hometown and saying to (the people of Nazareth), "Surely you will quote this proverb to me: 'Physician, heal yourself! Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.” This makes sense since that phrase would really stand out to a doctor.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
John 1:17
Merriam raised an interesting question on Luke 1:17.
I did a little research and one possible explanation is John will lead the people of God to "heart transplants"; stony hearts and exchange them for hearts that were child-like, that is, soft, pliable, trusting and open to change.
I did a little research and one possible explanation is John will lead the people of God to "heart transplants"; stony hearts and exchange them for hearts that were child-like, that is, soft, pliable, trusting and open to change.
My thoughts on Luke 1-2 and Bible study
Lorie encouraged me today to post my thoughts, and I really appreciated her understanding and grace as I explained my position. Most of my life I have been immersed in a culture of "should's" and "need to's" regarding prayer and Bible study and all the other things people do religiously for many different reasons. In an attempt to escape that kind of thinking, I would say that currently I do these things infrequently, but when I do them, it is because I want to. I guess I am sharing this to say that I hesitate to commit to contributing on a regular basis, because no, I don't always want to. That said, I plan to enjoy reading and occasionally contributing to this blog.
Here are a few things that stand out to me from this story.
1:17 John will "turn the hearts of the fathers to their children..." I wonder what this means?
1:37 For nothing is impossible with God.
The story, specifically of Mary and Elizabeth, is amazing. In a world where there are plenty of nay-sayers, it makes me smile because it seems too good to be true! I can't begin to count all the times people have told me over the past decade that my or someone else's dreams or ideas will never work out. I begin believing these lies, I think, to save myself any grief in case they don't. But this story that seemed way better than any of my dreams or hopes seem and way more unlikely to be true is true as far as I am concerned.
Similarly, all the prophecying in the story blows my mind. I don't spend much time thinking about prophecy going on in my day to day life. It seems like there was always someone prophecying about something, though, in the Bible, and it is awesome to read.
It's hard for me to read or hear the story and not feel choked up. It's full of life, hope, and rejoicing. Of couse this account skips over the killing of all the baby boys.
That's all for me today! Happy reading.
Here are a few things that stand out to me from this story.
1:17 John will "turn the hearts of the fathers to their children..." I wonder what this means?
1:37 For nothing is impossible with God.
The story, specifically of Mary and Elizabeth, is amazing. In a world where there are plenty of nay-sayers, it makes me smile because it seems too good to be true! I can't begin to count all the times people have told me over the past decade that my or someone else's dreams or ideas will never work out. I begin believing these lies, I think, to save myself any grief in case they don't. But this story that seemed way better than any of my dreams or hopes seem and way more unlikely to be true is true as far as I am concerned.
Similarly, all the prophecying in the story blows my mind. I don't spend much time thinking about prophecy going on in my day to day life. It seems like there was always someone prophecying about something, though, in the Bible, and it is awesome to read.
It's hard for me to read or hear the story and not feel choked up. It's full of life, hope, and rejoicing. Of couse this account skips over the killing of all the baby boys.
That's all for me today! Happy reading.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Luke chapters 1 and 2
Welcome to our study of Jesus in Luke and John!
This is our study--not mine alone. I need this study to make me accountable to "feeding on His word". I am 51, been a member of Christ's church since a teen, done most Bible studying for a required church class not for me but to fit in, became scared when I read too much of the Old Testament, so I've read great books on Bible topics that help me. I haven't obeyed His spirit living inside of me to leave food as my savior and drop to my knees for Him to fill my being.
Most days I pray "Lord, lead me, guide me, and use me for YOUR purposes as YOU mold me into your woman." This prayer evolved over the past 10 years as I have shed the "works only" teachings of men for the Bible truth of grace and love in balance with being His servant using my gifts for His calling.
The molding part was only added last year. I know that as I am molded, I become more His and less "me". It has been a hard journey shedding what the world says is wonderful to be happy and relying on Him for the only source of my happiness. And I haven't arrived. One day, I allow His love to flow greatly through me. Then, life gets distracted and I forget to pray or talk to Him. I forget to Praise Him for all the blessings in my life. I hit a valley and stagnate awhile. Then I remember whose I am and it's not about me. Then I plug back into His power supply and desire to learn more of Him. The past few weeks, I have felt I could do a study someway with any who wanted to study also and it would encourage us being strength in numbers striving together. Being totally honest with our journey. Each morning the verse "Thy word is a lamp into my feet and a light into my path" was in my mind. Actually, I didn't know where it was in the Bible. I knew the song and knew it was in the Bible somewhere. That in itself was an indicator that I needed to get into the Bible verses and finally obey the spirit's urge from 12 years ago.
This journey with looking into Jesus in Luke and John is one that I will do myself not looking to remember where each verse is or to fully memorize it. I'm in a journey where I need to read His word and let Him pull out verses that will "feed" me. I won't be stating lots of facts because honestly I am not interested in history. Terry, my husband of 31 years, is very history minded. He will enter his comments with a whole different approach then me. That's fine. We are different people and we learn from each other. In the buffet line of verses, some will call me, others you. I am encouraged to know where your journey takes you, what needs you have that the rest of us can pray for or encourage you. So, enter in along with me and may we all be "filled" completely with His true riches from our Bible feast.
Here are the things that touched me in Luke chapters 1-2:
Priest Zechariah questions Gabriel while the Lord's servant, virgin Mary rejoices in what Gabriel reveals to her. I am so much like Zechariah--one would expect me to be a walking Bible of verses---yet, it scared me and I questioned. My prayer for "molding" will allow me to be a rejoicer.
1:20 Gabriel said “My words will come true at THEIR proper time”. (I must be patient for His timing in my life with His plan. Less of me and more of Him in me. Instead of aiming wanderlessly, I have a wonderful aim with surrender to Him.)
1:37 Gabriel said “Nothing is impossible with God.” NOTHING! So why do I try to control life?
1:53 “He has filled the hungry with good things but sent the rich away empty.” Physically and SPIRITUALLY filled.
Virgin birth in lowly place-manger in Bethlehem
2:24 The normal sacrifice for a newborn child was a lamb and a pigeon (or dove). Joseph and Mary did not have the lamb to give as a sacrifice. Only the poor gave a sacrifice of 2 doves or 2 pigeons. (God could have sent Jesus to start out a material wealthy earthly king, but He shows special interest in the poor, outcasts, and sinners of this world and points us Heavenward. When I am weak, then I am strong.)
2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth PEACE to men on whom his favor rests”.
I used to look for material things and food to find peace for me. Insane! His peace is of mind and soul. Him in control! Me surrendering--loosing myself for His use---then peace comes and joy!
BEWARE: Peace with God involves opposition to Satan and his work! I have to suit up daily in the Lord’s armor to withstand this fight-Ephesians 6:10-20 (Marcia---will you tell how to suit up--I love it)
2:19, 2:51 “Mary treasured all these things in her heart”. I have noticed over the past 10+ years of my life that I am starting to ponder more and more how the Lord has taken my life and arranged it in ways I would have never expected or chosen. Yet, especially through the rough times, I store it away in my heart (sometimes after a good cry)to see how He is going to connect the dots for an amazing photo. Example: After 29 years of marriage, Terry and I went through a low time in our marriage that had been building up over the years. In Christian marriage counseling, I learned that we do and act differently because God made us that way. I had tried to control and change Terry in several areas. He felt unimportant in my life and I had placed him there. I apologized and learned to love and respect him for who he is. On one night when I thought our marriage was over, I literally got out of bed and envisioned if Jesus were standing beside me what I would unload out of me and lay at his feet to take away. I envisioned a large sheet that I dumped this stuff (anger, control, recalling old things that hurt me, finances) out of my heart and onto the sheet. Then I envisioned dragging the sheet off the bed and laid it at His feet. I prayed "Take it! I can't handle this stuff anymore. I want to be the wife I should be." Once you give it away, you can't have it back. That was so freeing. In the past 2+ years since then, what I thought was an end was the beginning to a great marriage now. I had to go through the fire to be refined. Dot, dot, dot...
21 Day look at Jesus
I had thought that a scripture reading verse by verse might not be as helpful as a book or topic. But after much prayer this week......I am reminded that "Thy word is a lamp into my feet and a light into my path" Psalm 119:105. I also keep being reminded that "when I am weak, then I am strong" II Cor. 12:10. We all are struggling with something because we are human. Our hope is in the almighty Lord. He is our Master, Creator, and Friend!
Twelve years ago, the Holy Spirit urged me to "Feed on His word" because "Food is your god". What a hold food has always been in my life and continues to be. This year, God will take that place---He will because I am going to surrender to Him day by day by day. I am going to open my life so others can see the human-ness we often cover up so others think we have it all together. I am a mess without my Lord! I am not a Bible scholar in any account. Many stories/accounts actually scare me. So for the ones who are walking Bibles, be patient and help us along. The use of this study is to really allow the word to soak inside and to become that guiding light in our lives instead of us thinking we have to control and make things happen. I don't know how to set up a blog for this yet. Who can help? Where do you all wish to start? Would taking a 21 day look at Jesus be helpful to you? I was given a plan for Luke and John even though Jesus's life is told in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This would give us a little start to get a study off the ground and let God lead the way from there. Today I commit to read Luke 1-2. However, I am not reading
in order to say I read it. I will ponder the verses and look for meaning and truth.
If you already have a Bible study or this doesn't fit into what God has planned for you now, no obligation at all. I need this and there is strength in numbers----God will send the ones who need this also and the group will be His. Love you all----Blessings, Lorie See below:
The schedule for the 21 days is:
Day 1: Luke 1-2 Day 12: John 1-2
Day 2: Luke 3-4 Day 13: John 3-4
Day 3: Luke 5-6 Day 14: John 5-6
Day 4: Luke 7-8 Day 15: John 7-8
Day 5: Luke 9-10 Day 16: John 9-10
Day 6: Luke 11-12 Day 17: John 11-12
Day 7: Luke 13-15 Day 18: John 13-15
Day 8: Luke 16-18 Day 19: John 16-17
Day 9: Luke 19-20 Day 20: John 18-19
Day 10: Luke 21-22 Day 21: John 20-21
Day 11: Luke 23-24
-Lorie
Twelve years ago, the Holy Spirit urged me to "Feed on His word" because "Food is your god". What a hold food has always been in my life and continues to be. This year, God will take that place---He will because I am going to surrender to Him day by day by day. I am going to open my life so others can see the human-ness we often cover up so others think we have it all together. I am a mess without my Lord! I am not a Bible scholar in any account. Many stories/accounts actually scare me. So for the ones who are walking Bibles, be patient and help us along. The use of this study is to really allow the word to soak inside and to become that guiding light in our lives instead of us thinking we have to control and make things happen. I don't know how to set up a blog for this yet. Who can help? Where do you all wish to start? Would taking a 21 day look at Jesus be helpful to you? I was given a plan for Luke and John even though Jesus's life is told in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This would give us a little start to get a study off the ground and let God lead the way from there. Today I commit to read Luke 1-2. However, I am not reading
in order to say I read it. I will ponder the verses and look for meaning and truth.
If you already have a Bible study or this doesn't fit into what God has planned for you now, no obligation at all. I need this and there is strength in numbers----God will send the ones who need this also and the group will be His. Love you all----Blessings, Lorie See below:
The schedule for the 21 days is:
Day 1: Luke 1-2 Day 12: John 1-2
Day 2: Luke 3-4 Day 13: John 3-4
Day 3: Luke 5-6 Day 14: John 5-6
Day 4: Luke 7-8 Day 15: John 7-8
Day 5: Luke 9-10 Day 16: John 9-10
Day 6: Luke 11-12 Day 17: John 11-12
Day 7: Luke 13-15 Day 18: John 13-15
Day 8: Luke 16-18 Day 19: John 16-17
Day 9: Luke 19-20 Day 20: John 18-19
Day 10: Luke 21-22 Day 21: John 20-21
Day 11: Luke 23-24
-Lorie
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