Romans 15:13 says the following - "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."
I read this a few minutes ago, and I was like, "Hold up". A couple questions popped up, and I think I need some help with these.
Question 1: how do you have hope if you don't have joy AND peace?
Question 2: how do we help others see this truth in their lives when they just want to get through another day?
Question 3: can you have one without the other?
I have a desire to see those I love walk with the Lord. I desire to see them trust God with everything, no matter what they're going through in life. My prayer is they walk in hope, defined as God given joy and peace, so what is my part in this process?
To be continued :)
Thanks for growing with me!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Life at 30
It's been some time since I've written here. It's actually been a while since I've been inspired to write about anything... and that is why this is such a big deal.
Don't be concerned - I'm not depressed or whatever. I've just become very complacent. Over the course of the year, I have let go of what is important to embrace what does not matter. I let lazy and shallow become adjectives that describe me instead of hard working and deep. I stopped pursuing life and all its craziness because I wanted things to be easy.
No sermons, no witty quips, and no thought provoking... thoughts. Just me, baring the lifeless drought in my soul.
2011 is almost over - do I dare to end serving the beat wine, or will I allow my flesh to rule over me for another day? Prayer is welcome at this time.
Life at 30 is very different for me on the inside. I imagined growth, promotion, and expansion. So, now, I choose to look at my life, examine it through the Holy Spirit, and ask myself, "are you willing to truly let go?"
My desire is the rest of my 30th year does not reflect these last few months. I'm lost, but His love hasn't given up yet.
They say life begins at 30 - I'm inclined to think they're right.
Don't be concerned - I'm not depressed or whatever. I've just become very complacent. Over the course of the year, I have let go of what is important to embrace what does not matter. I let lazy and shallow become adjectives that describe me instead of hard working and deep. I stopped pursuing life and all its craziness because I wanted things to be easy.
No sermons, no witty quips, and no thought provoking... thoughts. Just me, baring the lifeless drought in my soul.
2011 is almost over - do I dare to end serving the beat wine, or will I allow my flesh to rule over me for another day? Prayer is welcome at this time.
Life at 30 is very different for me on the inside. I imagined growth, promotion, and expansion. So, now, I choose to look at my life, examine it through the Holy Spirit, and ask myself, "are you willing to truly let go?"
My desire is the rest of my 30th year does not reflect these last few months. I'm lost, but His love hasn't given up yet.
They say life begins at 30 - I'm inclined to think they're right.
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