Good morning.
Well, it's Day 2 and God has not stepped down from Heaven and given me all the answers. Hmph.
Be careful, or you'll miss all that great sarcasm.
Seriously, while there haven't been any remarkable revelations, I was reminded of two important things in yesterday's scripture reading. While reading the book of Habakkuk I was reminded that I am to write down my goals (2:2) and that even though the accomplishment of those goals may take a while I have to wait because it will surely come to pass (2:3). The other thing that I was reminded of is that regardless of what is going on around me, God is my strength (3:17-19).
Today I read the book of Zephaniah and I'm hear to tell you, it's not so cheery. It's a lot of doom and gloom in the beginning but in the end there's hope. It's like a metaphor for my life. It's a little gloomy now but I'm forever hopeful.
This journey isn't just about Bible study. It's about change. Changing the way I view things, changing the way I think, speak, feel ... I'm catching myself when I start to think crazy (negatively) or overreact. I tend to do that, you know.
I'm looking forward to having a beautiful day. It's September and the temperature has dropped a little. It's nice ... for now. I mean, I'm going back to the beach in eight days so I'm going to need the 90 degree days to return.
5 comments:
I think I know of that passage you are speaking of in the book of Habbakuk, concerning writing the vision on the wall and making it plain. I take this a little more literally than I should, writing my goals and taping them to the wall so I can see them everyday...
And your last post just left me without air. So much so that I had to read it over and over again.. I was reading it thinking "this is what Nikki's thought processes were", and I am here to tell you, she got so many answers to prayers and what she was seeking that it made my head spin... and it jacked my faith up a notch.
So i have faith God will show you something. Heck, He'll answer questions you didn't even know you had, those questions that can't be expressed in words. I truly believe that. Why? Because of you stepping out on faith and simply seeking it.
I am glad you are doing this... Heck, don't worry about being guarded. You can do it in your personal journals for all I care... as long as you DO IT.
But thanks for sharing with us. As always, I know that your words will help me make some necessary changes in my own life. And I am more than thankful for that.
LadyLee: Trust, my journal is getting a workout! Thanks for the encouragement!
Habakkuk is an interesting book. The past few days I've been learning about it. I know I've had my share of days feeling like chapter 1 - How long and why? I am thankful things pick up from there :)
I remember being intentional in seasons seeking God. He gave me gifts that I'm still embracing now. In a nutshell…peace, and more peace.
I'm thrilled that you're embarking on this journey through His Word to uncover, unleash, and be free.
Blessings are yours, I just know it! :)
Thabk you for sahriung this. I am going to read Habbakuk tonight. So much is happening now it is a must to make some positive changes in your life and to make sure that God is in every step.
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