The passage emphasizes our identity as citizens of Heaven awaiting transformation by Jesus Christ. The author reflects on the desire for complete submission to God's control, recognizing that personal choices hinder this. They express a longing for immediate transformation and a commitment to work towards full obedience, seeking God's guidance to glorify Him.
Headed for Destruction
Many individuals live as adversaries of the cross, heading toward destruction and focusing on worldly matters while their appetite dictates their actions. The author reflects on personal struggles with pride and lack of self-control, seeking God's guidance for transformation towards a life that honors Him and focuses on eternal values.
Examples
In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges believers to follow good examples. The author reflects on their own influences and questions whether they are setting a positive example. They express frustration at their pastor's prayerfulness and acknowledge their own faults, seeking God's guidance to discern role models and improve their influence on others.
A glimpse of love
I was sitting in morning prayer before church. My grandkids are here for the weekend, and so they sit on either side of me while we pray. They are most cuddly during this time of intimacy with the Lord. As I looked down my grandson laid his head in my lap and looked up with... Continue Reading →
Unfiltered
Have you ever just needed a cup of coffee? Old school coffee, not the k-cup kind. Coffee where you grind up the beans, put the grounds in the coffee filter and brew a whole pot. I love the aroma from the grinding to the brewing, the smell is intoxicating. Even when I didn't like coffee,... Continue Reading →
Flip side
There is a flip side to every story, even a bad one. Last night our women's bible study group was discussing offenses. The passage was: Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the Devil an opportunity. Ephesians 4:26-27 The conversation turned towards how our... Continue Reading →
Focus Close {#Write31Days}
When all else fails, or even better before you start your journey, realize that if you seek God first, He will guide your path right where He wants you to focus. If you are feeling discontent, look at how close you are drawing to Him. If you are feeling lost, look at how close you... Continue Reading →
Focus your Voice {#Write31Days}
What you say about your dreams, visions, and goals is more important than what anyone other than God says about them. Because of this, it is important that you focus your voice to speak life into your purpose. None of us can stop the thoughts from coming into our mind, but you don't need to... Continue Reading →
Focus Together {#Write31Days}
Much of my married life was spent chasing my own dreams and goals and my husband chasing his. To say that we are completely different in our thinking is an understatement. The things we like to do are different, as our are taste in music, movies, activities. Our interests are on opposite ends of the... Continue Reading →
Focus Song {#Write31Days}
When I have a hard time focusing and nothing else works, I turn to the power of music. Songs have always played a powerful role in my life. When I find things to be more difficult than I can handle, music tends to be an outlet for that pain. I can connect with the words... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 