Wow! I saw the movie Facing the Giants today. It is a movie for anyone who loves football and is filled with the truths of God. I cannot express how much it touched my heart and revived my spirit for my God. Of course, all day has been wonderful. I was not alone in the prayer room during service today and it was a real blessing to have another join me there to pray for God's hand to work His will in the hearts and minds of those in the service and the children and preschool in their areas. We prayed and we cried out to God together. What a sweet time. I thank God for including me in His work...I'm humbled by the evidence of His use of my life and awed by how awesome He is to be able to use my life. A life that is nothing without Him. A life that's been redeemed and made a holy vessel for His glory. How great and mighty is the Lord our God. How great and mighty is He!
Anyone who has ever gotten a new pair of glasses knows the struggle of adjustment. Climbing stairs, stepping off a curb, and even reaching for something creates a need for added attention and care. The optometrist warns us against switching between our old and new glasses. Why? It creates added struggle and delays our ability to see with clarity through our new lenses. Jesus-followers encounter the same type of struggle. Our old selves see everything through the lens of our own understanding. Holy Spirit helps us see everything through the lens of God’s word. Yep! Reading God’s word causes us to see people and circumstances from God’s perspective, and our old understanding is challenged. It’s kind-of like putting on a new pair of prescription glasses. Every new perspective revealed in God’s word, challenges our perspective. I’m sorry to say, but just like those times when I’m tempted to wear my old glasses, I’m also tempted to refuse God’s perspective. I’ve even tried to justify ...
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