Colin has taken the children out for awhile so that i can get some jobs done and there is PEACE. It got me thinking about this word. We all talk about peace at christmas but do we really understand what it means.
Is it just quiet , calm or silence or does it mean more? When God talks about having peace as a fruit of his spirit what does it mean? As a christian I know God has give me his peace but how do I acess it?
I've got some ideas which I will muse over and post later......
Friday, 22 December 2006
Thursday, 21 December 2006
I am at the moment reading a book by Bill Hybles called "Just Walk Across the Room". So far it is blowing my mind and opening up ideas and possibilities. It is all about encountering people and sharing your faith...not a 3 point sermon but following GOD'S prompting as to where that person is and responding with what they need.
The idea that sometimes all it takes is to leave our comfort zone and walk across a room and extentd a hand of friendship to someone. Jesus left his comfort zone for us and why should we not do the same.
I love it the thought of doing this. It is risky and scary but amazing.
A few weeks ago we had a big Christmas carol event at church. I really wanted to invite people but as always lacked the courage so I said to God if I try to meet with you every morning will you do things? Will you work in my life? I want to see amazing things happen but I alway chicken out. I saw a picture of God just laughing at me as a father would laugh at his child when they have said something funny. And he said, "Ok we'll see what happens."
A few days later (and no I hadn't managed to have a quiet time every day but I was trying to dialouge with God) I said "ok I am going to ask people today and I need YES answers because I find No answers hard to deal with. I need some encouragement here"
EVERYONE I asked that day said yes!
I am not a name it and claim it person but I know God loves it when we take risks for Him when He has prompted us to.
Go on tune in to Him and take some risks for Him today!!
The idea that sometimes all it takes is to leave our comfort zone and walk across a room and extentd a hand of friendship to someone. Jesus left his comfort zone for us and why should we not do the same.
I love it the thought of doing this. It is risky and scary but amazing.
A few weeks ago we had a big Christmas carol event at church. I really wanted to invite people but as always lacked the courage so I said to God if I try to meet with you every morning will you do things? Will you work in my life? I want to see amazing things happen but I alway chicken out. I saw a picture of God just laughing at me as a father would laugh at his child when they have said something funny. And he said, "Ok we'll see what happens."
A few days later (and no I hadn't managed to have a quiet time every day but I was trying to dialouge with God) I said "ok I am going to ask people today and I need YES answers because I find No answers hard to deal with. I need some encouragement here"
EVERYONE I asked that day said yes!
I am not a name it and claim it person but I know God loves it when we take risks for Him when He has prompted us to.
Go on tune in to Him and take some risks for Him today!!
This is my record of my spiritual journey with God. I have always wanted to keep a diary but never seem to get round to it, so I thought a blog might be the answer!
I won't begin with all my mountains and valleys but over time you will get to know them and how they have affected me and how God is moulding and changing me. And also travel new ones with me as well. Enjoy the ride....it will definitely be bumpy but oh the views!!
I won't begin with all my mountains and valleys but over time you will get to know them and how they have affected me and how God is moulding and changing me. And also travel new ones with me as well. Enjoy the ride....it will definitely be bumpy but oh the views!!
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