Welcome to our new study!! I am so excited that we are beginning this journey together. Please comment so there can be conversation. At the end of today’s reading, Kay Arthur (K.A.) asks us to “Write down the words that come to your mind when you think of God”. Here’s what I wrote in my journal:
Wonderful, loving, powerful, sovereign, Father, comforter, just, and righteous.
When I was much younger, I dwelt on the loving side of God. Then I became more aware of my own sin and unrighteousness and I got caught in a cycle of constant repentance, discouragement and feelings of unworthiness – nothing but judgement. When I really understood His sovereignty and power, I began to fear and dread Him.
Finally, like dawn breaking, the Lord revealed to me His love once more. If any man be in Christ, He is a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17)…I am covered in the righteousness of Christ. I am not just a “sinner” anymore – because I have been given a new name: I am “redeemed”, I am “His child”, I am “adopted”, I belong to Him. I am my Beloved’s and He is mine. Dear Lord, I do love you so – thank you for making right the things that were wrong, including me.
Here are some points that K.A. introduced…these would be great to discuss:
Where do you run in time of need?
What comes to your mind when you think of God?
Please email if you have any trouble commenting: britta@brittalafont.com Have a blessed day! I will be checking in periodically but my next post (for Day Two) will be Friday – talk to you soon!
Just a Girl…just like you
The words that came to mind, love, Jesus, spirit, patience, kind, hope, compassion, and beautiful.
Loving, forgiving, consistent, constant
So true – somehow we need to endure hardship to really appreciate how He carries us through it…
In my past I was not sure where I turned, I thought God but now looking back I know it was not that at all. Now i know what it is like to turn to him during my time of need. He is the one that is always there. When I think of words I think security, comforting, and protecting. He is there for me always!
Words that come to my mind when I think of God are….all knowing, protector, creator, righteous, comforter, loving…just to name a few. I think about Him always being with me and praise Him in good times and bad…I know that He has a purpose for everything, even though we might not understand it at the time…When I need Him, I always know that He's there with me and that's where I turn. I don't know how people get along in life without Him…