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Not too long ago, a friend and I were sitting around bemoaning the state of affairs in our country today and if we said it once we said it 100 times, “The world is going to hell in a hand basket.” Crime is up. Jobs are down. Retirement accounts are disappearing. Fidelity in marriage is blase. Integrity in business is naive. And the list went on and on!!
Then it (I think it was the Holy Spirit) hit me that all that might be true but it is not true at 5800 Lumberdale #37 – my little corner of the world. It is not true at the two homes in S. Houston called LifeHouse. Yes, the world is a mess and the list is long that points out the social ills in our land. But it is not the WHOLE world and if more of us (beginning with me), lived out a different way of life then the world just might change.
What if instead of always looking out for ourselves, we started to defer to others, how different would it be? What if instead of demanding our rights, we started living up to our responsibilities? What if instead of spending more on things that will never satisfy, we started giving to those who have nothing?
And to those of us who claim to be Christian – what if instead of bowing to idols, we started destroying those idols? What if instead of treating the Word of God as a Sunday only thing, we started reading it daily? What if instead of being self-followers, we started being a Christ follower? What if instead of trying to find our satisfaction in things that will never remain, we sought satisfaction in eternal things?
What if…? Oh God, let it begin in me.
September 22nd, 2009 Filed under Personal Comments Off
God has a plan for me (and for you). This plan is not my plan because His ways are not my ways nor are His thoughts my thoughts. But I do know that the plan will prosper me (especially as my soul prospers) and will not harm me and will give me hope and a future. I believe these things are for today.
After coming back after a fantastic time with my Atlanta and Charleston friends, I was a little down one morning when I awoke so I really needed to be reminded of the Truth of Jeremiah 29:11. Here is how He did just that…
As I sought the Lord in December for my yearly focus, He said, “Don’t be a fool.” Well, if I am not foolish woman than I must be a wise woman (see Proverbs). So some of my goals included studying the Proverbs and doing a comparison of foolishness vs. wisdom. Also, since all of my foolish behavior begins in the mind I committed to a deeper level of scripture memorization and Bible reading.
Now this is where the plan comes in… for Christmas Carole Lewis gave me our church’s devotional and as I read the introduction that morning this paragraph jumped out at me. “As you read these wisdom devotionals BTW – the entire devotional is all about gaining wisdom! How cool is that?), remember that the Word of God expresses the mind of God. His thoughts are available to us. Let these devotionals help you dig deeper into His revelation. Let His Spirit change your thinking. Most of all, let your mind be renewed and your life be transformed.”
He has a plan for me and He has already provided my daily direction through this devotional!! What He has asked of me is not too difficult (see Deuteronomy 30:11) and He has already made a way. Now, it is just up to me – this living sacrifice – to do the next right step. May I be a wiser woman in the coming months!
Welcome to my first blog post!!! As I thought about this first one, I went to the source of all information – Google.com. It was no surprise to me to discover a blog that led you through a four-step process on how to write your first blog. (http://xrl.us/bepav4) How great is that?
Step #1: Tell about who you are Well, I know that with age I am getting a bit more cynical but why would any one read my blog that didn’t already know who I was?!?!? But since I am such a rule follower…
Team Jenkins and Aunt Beck
Above all else, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I am not politically correct but pray that I am gracious and kind any way. I set a high bar for myself and those around me. I am loyal to my friends and take great joy in being called Aunt Beck by my southern kids or Aunty Becky by my Canadian kids. I am black and white and because of that will find my foot in my mouth at times.
Step #2: Why are you blogging I really believe that because of the path that the Lord has me on, blogging is the next right thing to do.
Step #3: What will you be blogging about Mostly I will blog about events and situations that may trigger food for thought in your mind – as it did in mine. The topics will range from red-hot political issues to red-hot ball players; from great books to great exercise songs; and from personal musings to personal vents.
Step #4: How can a reader leave feedback I welcome any feedback – positive or negative – especially since I am such a black and white kind of gal. I would also desire that your comments would build community as my friends and family read from individuals that they only know through my photos. I will moderate the comments and respond as appropriate.
I am humbled and amazed that you read this far. Thanks!
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