"Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise he made to us- eternal life." 1 John 2: 24-25
How wonderful is this promise? That all you have to do to recieve eternal life (a life spent with the one who loves you the most) is abide in Him! And why wouldn't we? Why wouldn't we want to abide in Him, spend time with the one who loves us the most?
God's love is so big and I am SO unworthy!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Captivating....
Just a few quotes from Captivating that I love....
"Woman is the crown of creation- the most intricate, dazzling creature on earth. She, too, bears the image of God, but in a way that only the feminine can speak...First, you discover that God is relational to his core, that he has a heart for romance. Second, that he longs to share adventures with us, adventures you cannot accomplish without him. And finally, that God has a beauty to unveil. A beauty that is captivating and powerfully redemptive."
"Not only is Eve needed, but she is desperately needed. When God creates Eve, he calls her an Ezer Kenegdo. Hebrew scholar Robert Alter, who has spent years translating the book of Genesis, says that this phrase is "notoriously difficult to translate." The various attempts in English are "helper" or "companion" or the notorious "help meet". Alter is getting close when he translates it as "sustainer beside him." The word ezer is used only twenty times in the Old Testament. And in every other instance the person being described is God himself, when you need him to come through for you desperately. A better translation therefore of ezer would be "lifesavor". Kenegdo means alongside, or opposite to, a counterpart."
"Woman is the crown of creation- the most intricate, dazzling creature on earth. She, too, bears the image of God, but in a way that only the feminine can speak...First, you discover that God is relational to his core, that he has a heart for romance. Second, that he longs to share adventures with us, adventures you cannot accomplish without him. And finally, that God has a beauty to unveil. A beauty that is captivating and powerfully redemptive."
"Not only is Eve needed, but she is desperately needed. When God creates Eve, he calls her an Ezer Kenegdo. Hebrew scholar Robert Alter, who has spent years translating the book of Genesis, says that this phrase is "notoriously difficult to translate." The various attempts in English are "helper" or "companion" or the notorious "help meet". Alter is getting close when he translates it as "sustainer beside him." The word ezer is used only twenty times in the Old Testament. And in every other instance the person being described is God himself, when you need him to come through for you desperately. A better translation therefore of ezer would be "lifesavor". Kenegdo means alongside, or opposite to, a counterpart."
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Captivating
At work once again....
Happy Resurrection (Easter) Day! My Savior lives. He has risen from the grave and LIVES! What a glorious thing to know that I serve a God that lives forever and ever. The grave could not hold him...death has no sting!
So, despite the fact that I am at work today (and will be till 11pm) it has been a fairly good day. I was able to get some homework done and I finished the fourth Vampire Diaries book in between taking off doctor's orders, checking visitor's in, etc. I feel accomplished today. And even though I have to work till 11pm (which means I won't get home till after midnight) it's okay because I don't have placement tomorrow. (or all week). My placement kids have Spring Break this week which means that I only have my afternoon (college) classes and can sleep in this week. That will be such a nice break.
I have started reading "Captivating" again. It is an excellent book about the heart of women. I am only one chapter in and it's such a good reminder of who I am in Jesus and why I feel the things I do. He created me to be this way. I am supposed to long to be romanced. I was created to. I am supposed to want to play an irreversible part in a great adventure and I am supposed to want to be beautiful. Sometimes, I think wanting these things and desiring for them makes me feel ashamed to want these things. My thoughts include..."I am exactly where God wants me to be so I shouldn't want to be pursued by a man. He will bring him at the right time. I should be satisfied in knowing that. What is wrong with me in that I desire this so much?" And while there is some truth to this, there is also a great lie involved. I should be satisfied in Christ, however, God designed me to WANT to be pursued by a man. He set those desires in my heart. So why do I feel so shameful when I feel this way?
I can't wait to keep reading and be reminded of why I am the way I am....
Happy Resurrection (Easter) Day! My Savior lives. He has risen from the grave and LIVES! What a glorious thing to know that I serve a God that lives forever and ever. The grave could not hold him...death has no sting!
So, despite the fact that I am at work today (and will be till 11pm) it has been a fairly good day. I was able to get some homework done and I finished the fourth Vampire Diaries book in between taking off doctor's orders, checking visitor's in, etc. I feel accomplished today. And even though I have to work till 11pm (which means I won't get home till after midnight) it's okay because I don't have placement tomorrow. (or all week). My placement kids have Spring Break this week which means that I only have my afternoon (college) classes and can sleep in this week. That will be such a nice break.
I have started reading "Captivating" again. It is an excellent book about the heart of women. I am only one chapter in and it's such a good reminder of who I am in Jesus and why I feel the things I do. He created me to be this way. I am supposed to long to be romanced. I was created to. I am supposed to want to play an irreversible part in a great adventure and I am supposed to want to be beautiful. Sometimes, I think wanting these things and desiring for them makes me feel ashamed to want these things. My thoughts include..."I am exactly where God wants me to be so I shouldn't want to be pursued by a man. He will bring him at the right time. I should be satisfied in knowing that. What is wrong with me in that I desire this so much?" And while there is some truth to this, there is also a great lie involved. I should be satisfied in Christ, however, God designed me to WANT to be pursued by a man. He set those desires in my heart. So why do I feel so shameful when I feel this way?
I can't wait to keep reading and be reminded of why I am the way I am....
Friday, April 2, 2010
Fast Complete!
Wow! It has been such a long time since I posted.
Update: I finished my 40 day liquid fast yesterday. The Lord has blessed me tremendously during the fast. I learned exactly what it means to rely on the Lord for strength. Days 3 & 4 were rough. After that the fast got much easier. I lost a total of 18 lbs from the fast. :) And I'm hoping to keep it off plus loose some more. I have learned that the Lord is so faithful to me. Since today has been my first day back on solid food I haven't eaten much, and most of it was carbs (something easy to digest). But I realized today that I had forgotten how pleasurable food really is. I also realized how hard it is to run when you have done no exercise for almost 2 months.
As most of you know, I am raising support to go to South Africa this summer. So far the Lord has faithfully provided $1, 700.00. However, by next Saturday I am supposed to have $2,7050.00 so I am about $1, 000.00 short. I really need to step it up and start making some phone calls.
School is about over for the semester. I have 3 weeks left. Oh, I can not wait till the summer.
Oh, and I am so excited. My sister called me the other day (her and mom are on Spring Break in FL) and told me that Stephenie Meyer has a new book coming out in June! YAY! I love her novels and can't wait to read the next one. I am currently reading the Vampire Diaries series. I started watching the show...loved it...and soon after realized that the show was based off of books. So, naturally, I just had to read them.
Dad took me last night to see "The Last Song". I definitely recommend everyone seeing the movie. Wonderful. Not really a fan of Miley but the movie was great.
Well, I better go. I am at work....3pm-3am. So far it's been a good day! We'll see what the next 5 1/2 hours holds for me.
"I will not leav you as orphans; I will come to you." John 14:18
Update: I finished my 40 day liquid fast yesterday. The Lord has blessed me tremendously during the fast. I learned exactly what it means to rely on the Lord for strength. Days 3 & 4 were rough. After that the fast got much easier. I lost a total of 18 lbs from the fast. :) And I'm hoping to keep it off plus loose some more. I have learned that the Lord is so faithful to me. Since today has been my first day back on solid food I haven't eaten much, and most of it was carbs (something easy to digest). But I realized today that I had forgotten how pleasurable food really is. I also realized how hard it is to run when you have done no exercise for almost 2 months.
As most of you know, I am raising support to go to South Africa this summer. So far the Lord has faithfully provided $1, 700.00. However, by next Saturday I am supposed to have $2,7050.00 so I am about $1, 000.00 short. I really need to step it up and start making some phone calls.
School is about over for the semester. I have 3 weeks left. Oh, I can not wait till the summer.
Oh, and I am so excited. My sister called me the other day (her and mom are on Spring Break in FL) and told me that Stephenie Meyer has a new book coming out in June! YAY! I love her novels and can't wait to read the next one. I am currently reading the Vampire Diaries series. I started watching the show...loved it...and soon after realized that the show was based off of books. So, naturally, I just had to read them.
Dad took me last night to see "The Last Song". I definitely recommend everyone seeing the movie. Wonderful. Not really a fan of Miley but the movie was great.
Well, I better go. I am at work....3pm-3am. So far it's been a good day! We'll see what the next 5 1/2 hours holds for me.
"I will not leav you as orphans; I will come to you." John 14:18
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