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5:7 (for we walk by faith, not by sight);
I was reading Mikes most recent post, and as this trip through the bible has me walking through Psalms, looking through the Psalms I'm really struck by how much they seem to be a model for relationships.
Maybe the lord wants me just to be real. Which to me is scary, it seems to go so much against all my experience. Being real with my creator. What a concept. But I was busy trying to be perfect, trying to come up with the perfect manipulation. I know since the beginning of the year the Lord has been trying to get me to move from twas Grace that taught my heart to fear part of the song to Grace my fears relieved stanza. Learning to trust the lord for provision. I still have a long way to go concerning financial woes, but I believe I've become more familiar with the fact that the Lord is my shepherd.
One thing I've noticed this year is that since the Lord is his word (don't ask me what that means) That he knows where I should be in the Bible. But I like to go through the Bible methodically on my terms. But the lord wants me in 2 Corinthians today, and if I'm able to trudge through the Psalms that's OK but he wants me in 2 Corinthians. I'm just grateful to have that much clarity. I used to not really know what to do with a Bible. When I was a kid I was a good Lutheran kid, that is to say that I went to Church, and confirmation, but I was mostly familiar with a bible when it came time to pick it up and dust under it on Saturdays.
But I think I'm beginning to understand what's meant by the living word.
5:17 Wherefore if any man is in Christ, `he is' a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.
Blessings,
David |
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March 29, 2008 at 4:03am |
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| I know what you mean dave.I was raised Catholic.even went to catholic school.I didn't even know what a bible looked like.So in 95 I decided to get myself one then I was really lost lol.Now I go where the spirit moves me.I still can't recite passages but I am getting better and so are you.Keep on trudging on my brother GOD loves you so much, |
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It is incredible to see what the Father is doing in you Dave.
And I tell you what... when He is done with you and the finance thing you will have a TON to teach us! Scott and I will be first in line to get the insite God has given you.
Be real! lol It's ok to show the real you cuz we all love you here. |
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Hi Dave!
Just popped in to see what the Lord was speaking to you this morning!
The title of your blog is "relationships". I am reading a book by Billy Graham right now called "The Journey" In it he says that Psalms is to help us better understand how to "relate" to God and that Proverbs is to help us better understand how to "relate" to people. Just thought I'd throw that in.
I made a comment on Gene's blog about "reflective paper". Isn't the Word truly reflecive? It reads us more thatn we read it!
Anyway, enjoy your time in 2 Corinthians today my friend! |
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"Isn't the Word truly reflective? It reads us more than we read it!"
WOW! I love that! Very, very true. |
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| The Bible...........you've gotta love It ! |
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The Bible Will either draw you closer to him!
Or Sin will draw you (US) further away from him! |
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| "God wants me to be real" ... Amen! |
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| I'm gonna get that 2corn5:7 verse tattooed around an already exsisting tattoo i have.. but its one of those things that i can't say i live by yet. He's been calling me to do the same thing as you Dave, and its hard. Getting honest and opening up is hard.. especially cuz I've been "this" way for the past 20 years, and as uncomfortable as it is to be this way, breaking out of it is a huuuuge leap!! I'm soo there with you buddy! But God is there with us and will lead us gently. |
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Thanks one an all. Patience is hard to practice on myself, and when others mentions a pet sin, that wont go away. Well I'm greatful for people who will do that for me, But sometimes walls go up and there's nothing I can do to stop it but pray.
Blessings,
David |
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Deb |
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March 29, 2008 at 6:08pm |
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| The more you get into the Word, the more that will be revealed to you. I learn something new every time I read the bible. It is amazing what God can teach us if we let Him! |
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Joey |
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March 30, 2008 at 10:28pm |
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Amen to that last comment, Dave. Seems like the closer we strive get to God, the more the enemy strikes at us. Just give it to God, and read what has placed on your heart to read. |
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Livia |
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April 09, 2008 at 2:46am |
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Hi Dave, thanks for you're insightful message there, its such an amazing
yet scary thing to be truly real with ourselves and our creator, I hope you
find peace in doing that:) |
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| It's a one day at a time journey. I'm sure. |
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