In discussing human nature and then the person of Jesus, I see where some of my actions are petty in my daily life. I let little things get in the way of all of the good that is around me.
While my older brother Tim is also my best friend, I get frustrated with some things that come up, and then later discuss it with another family member as opposed to talking to him.
I need to be more aware of my surroundings and consequences of my actions, as opposed to ignoring them and also sometimes not caring about them.
Not all that sure what I have said is even remotely close to the current topic, but that is what came out. I am kind of stuck on going any further in this section.
There are so many things in my life that need to be restored and I cannot do them by myself. I need the Lord of Restoration to do in me and for me what I cannot do for myself.
When I hurt those around me by my actions and words I need the Lord of Restoration to come and heal the wounds. I cannot do that so why do I even try. What I can do is keep from sinning and causing the hurt in the first place. How many times do I ask for God's help in healing the hurts I cause people and then keep right on doing the very things that caused the hurt. I really need to heed Christ's warning, "Stop sinning or something worse may happen."
DAVE - Jesus keeps us "stuck" until we have learned or heard all he has for us. Then and only then does he lead us on to something else. He is also known to bring us back for a second round later when there is additional growth that needs to happen in that same place. There is no rush here! Keep asking, "What more do I need to hear Lord?" and then listen. When it is time to move on you will feel the hand of the Master leading you away.
Great insight and a good reminder for me - Thanks!
I love the simplicity of the process of restoration outlined here:
1) Do I want to be healed? "Yes!" Go to the hurt with God and then turn it over to him to do his part. He is the only one who can heal and he will. 2) Get up - Do your part and extend forgiveness to the one who hurt you whether they have asked for it yet or not. Do not wait for them to come to you. 3) Take up your bed - Do not come back here and relive the hurt. There is NOTHING to return to that has any value or benefit. 4) And walk - start living again. Do not let this cripple you. Yes there is hurt. Yes it was not fair. Yes I did not deserve to be treated that way. But going back to yesterday and reliving all that happened there once I have asked Jesus to do the healing will only be crippling. START LIVING TODAY!
RECOGNIZE, RECOGNIZE, RECOGNIZE! He is the author of my life the perfector of my faith. If I truly want to LIVE, I must listen to Him and surrender all of me to His power and love.
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In discussing human nature and then the person of Jesus, I see where some of my actions are petty in my daily life. I let little things get in the way of all of the good that is around me.
While my older brother Tim is also my best friend, I get frustrated with some things that come up, and then later discuss it with another family member as opposed to talking to him.
I need to be more aware of my surroundings and consequences of my actions, as opposed to ignoring them and also sometimes not caring about them.
Not all that sure what I have said is even remotely close to the current topic, but that is what came out. I am kind of stuck on going any further in this section.
There are so many things in my life that need to be restored and I cannot do them by myself. I need the Lord of Restoration to do in me and for me what I cannot do for myself.
When I hurt those around me by my actions and words I need the Lord of Restoration to come and heal the wounds. I cannot do that so why do I even try. What I can do is keep from sinning and causing the hurt in the first place. How many times do I ask for God's help in healing the hurts I cause people and then keep right on doing the very things that caused the hurt. I really need to heed Christ's warning, "Stop sinning or something worse may happen."
DAVE - Jesus keeps us "stuck" until we have learned or heard all he has for us. Then and only then does he lead us on to something else. He is also known to bring us back for a second round later when there is additional growth that needs to happen in that same place. There is no rush here! Keep asking, "What more do I need to hear Lord?" and then listen. When it is time to move on you will feel the hand of the Master leading you away.
Great insight and a good reminder for me - Thanks!
I love the simplicity of the process of restoration outlined here:
1) Do I want to be healed? "Yes!" Go to the hurt with God and then turn it over to him to do his part. He is the only one who can heal and he will.
2) Get up - Do your part and extend forgiveness to the one who hurt you whether they have asked for it yet or not. Do not wait for them to come to you.
3) Take up your bed - Do not come back here and relive the hurt. There is NOTHING to return to that has any value or benefit.
4) And walk - start living again. Do not let this cripple you. Yes there is hurt. Yes it was not fair. Yes I did not deserve to be treated that way. But going back to yesterday and reliving all that happened there once I have asked Jesus to do the healing will only be crippling. START LIVING TODAY!
RECOGNIZE, RECOGNIZE, RECOGNIZE! He is the author of my life the perfector of my faith. If I truly want to LIVE, I must listen to Him and surrender all of me to His power and love.
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