S3 - Day 6/7 of 27
It's the weekend!I fully anticipated the weekend being a more significant challenge, given the change in schedule and routine by which it is characterized. Here is where I would feel the most temptation in regards to "turning down my plate". Add to that two full days in a house full of children - and by "full" I mean my precious two and my teenage son's friend, whom I practically consider my own - and see if you don't have a few "what were they thinking?" *exasperated sigh* moments that you must turn into thanksgiving.
Let's just say there were moments of overwhelming success and moments of abysmal failure. What this weekend did confirm for me was how important it is for me to continuously bring my body "into subjection" as 1 Corinthians 9:27 admonishes us to do. I love how my daughter's Bible (the New International Reader's Version( translates this passage: "No, I train my body and bring it under control. Then after I have preached to others, I myself won't break the rules and fail to win the prize."
Take away: my focus was not on consecration - instead it was on every part of my life and the people in it. What you make a priority, you naturally tend to. So in spite of my success and failures this weekend, I continue to press; grateful for the lessons of which I have been reminded and above all the love of a merciful God.
Day 6/7 Thanksgiving: Grace and Mercy
I have at times needed to be reminded of the precious gifts of grace and mercy that God has extended to me, through which I have access to relationship with Him. I am eternally grateful for each time my loving Father has withheld the judgement I deserved and replaced them with His unfailing love and blessings that I could never earn.
Day 6/7 Prayer: Christians
Lord, I pray for your people all over the world. We are at all at different places in our walk with you. Some of us are enjoying a thriving relationship with you while others have a relationship that is in disrepair. No matter where we are on this journey, I pray that you would speak to our hearts and revive our spirits that we would have a renewed commitment to seeking your face, and serving this world. Fill us with your love, forgiveness and peace so that we can in turn share it with those around us. Help us to become more like you as we walk under the umbrella of your grace, mercy, forgiveness and love.
Let's just say there were moments of overwhelming success and moments of abysmal failure. What this weekend did confirm for me was how important it is for me to continuously bring my body "into subjection" as 1 Corinthians 9:27 admonishes us to do. I love how my daughter's Bible (the New International Reader's Version( translates this passage: "No, I train my body and bring it under control. Then after I have preached to others, I myself won't break the rules and fail to win the prize."
Take away: my focus was not on consecration - instead it was on every part of my life and the people in it. What you make a priority, you naturally tend to. So in spite of my success and failures this weekend, I continue to press; grateful for the lessons of which I have been reminded and above all the love of a merciful God.
Day 6/7 Thanksgiving: Grace and Mercy
I have at times needed to be reminded of the precious gifts of grace and mercy that God has extended to me, through which I have access to relationship with Him. I am eternally grateful for each time my loving Father has withheld the judgement I deserved and replaced them with His unfailing love and blessings that I could never earn.
Day 6/7 Prayer: Christians
Lord, I pray for your people all over the world. We are at all at different places in our walk with you. Some of us are enjoying a thriving relationship with you while others have a relationship that is in disrepair. No matter where we are on this journey, I pray that you would speak to our hearts and revive our spirits that we would have a renewed commitment to seeking your face, and serving this world. Fill us with your love, forgiveness and peace so that we can in turn share it with those around us. Help us to become more like you as we walk under the umbrella of your grace, mercy, forgiveness and love.
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