As people pass
through
the white halls,
a cracking sound
comes from
the room downstairs.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
lately, i've been praying that God would just keep me quiet.... it's possible that it may sound silly, but i find that thinking too much keeps me from really pursuing the Lord. not that i think thinking is wrong, but in my life it's like an excuse.
so... instead of really laying things out there, i want to share some scripture i've been reading.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will recieve anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1: 5-8
double-minded is certainly where i am. perhaps not so much in doubting, but more so in lack of satisfaction in the Lord himself. i've been reading oswald chambers' book "my upmost for his highest." an excellent book. in these devotions chambers discusses spiritual matters by using scripture (the only way to do it) and makes application to them. well, i've come to realize that my lack of satisfaction in Christ has led to a life of sin. chambers points out that a believer who is determined to have his own way in living for God is, ultimately, "persecuting Him." such a powerful message!
Holy Spirit give me a spirit that is satisfied in You and seeks to follow Your will.
so... instead of really laying things out there, i want to share some scripture i've been reading.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will recieve anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1: 5-8
double-minded is certainly where i am. perhaps not so much in doubting, but more so in lack of satisfaction in the Lord himself. i've been reading oswald chambers' book "my upmost for his highest." an excellent book. in these devotions chambers discusses spiritual matters by using scripture (the only way to do it) and makes application to them. well, i've come to realize that my lack of satisfaction in Christ has led to a life of sin. chambers points out that a believer who is determined to have his own way in living for God is, ultimately, "persecuting Him." such a powerful message!
Holy Spirit give me a spirit that is satisfied in You and seeks to follow Your will.
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