I can't believe that I have memorized and daily recite 3 scriptures that I didn't know 45 days ago! I hope you're right there with me. This is proving to be a powerful and faith-building discipline for me. Here's the verse I'm committing to next:
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.
-Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
May God grant me the grace not only to speak these words but to live them.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Listening for God; Listening to God
Dear Friends,
I realize this post is a few days late, and most of you know why I haven't had much time to linger in front of my computer lately. But I've been rehearsing my first two memory verses (Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 3:5&6), and both have proved valuable time and again since I committed to them. There is no doubt in my mind that God specifically gave me those passages to memorize as a means of equipping me.
Though I've fallen behind in my housekeeping, bookkeeping, laundry, food shopping, Bible study homework - the list goes on and on - one discipline I am keeping up to date is my daily reading in the One Year Bible. I missed a few days this past week, but then doubled up for a few and am now back on track. And wouldn't you know it, a verse in today's Old Testament reading practically leapt off the page at me. It's almost as if God had me delay this post until I found this verse:
"Don't be afraid," Moses said, "for God has come in this way to show you his awesome power. From now on, let your fear of him keep you from sinning!" Exodus 20:20 (NLT)
Now, if you are doing the scripture memorization challenge with me, please remember you may (or perhaps should) come up with a verse that is meaningful to you. But feel free to use this one if you wish. Either way, don't forget to post a comment so I know you're still with me. I've already got mine written in my little spiral book. Beth Moore suggests concentrating on the new one this week, and then reviewing and reciting all three next week.
Wishing you God's peace and joy,
Eleanor
I realize this post is a few days late, and most of you know why I haven't had much time to linger in front of my computer lately. But I've been rehearsing my first two memory verses (Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 3:5&6), and both have proved valuable time and again since I committed to them. There is no doubt in my mind that God specifically gave me those passages to memorize as a means of equipping me.
Though I've fallen behind in my housekeeping, bookkeeping, laundry, food shopping, Bible study homework - the list goes on and on - one discipline I am keeping up to date is my daily reading in the One Year Bible. I missed a few days this past week, but then doubled up for a few and am now back on track. And wouldn't you know it, a verse in today's Old Testament reading practically leapt off the page at me. It's almost as if God had me delay this post until I found this verse:
"Don't be afraid," Moses said, "for God has come in this way to show you his awesome power. From now on, let your fear of him keep you from sinning!" Exodus 20:20 (NLT)
Now, if you are doing the scripture memorization challenge with me, please remember you may (or perhaps should) come up with a verse that is meaningful to you. But feel free to use this one if you wish. Either way, don't forget to post a comment so I know you're still with me. I've already got mine written in my little spiral book. Beth Moore suggests concentrating on the new one this week, and then reviewing and reciting all three next week.
Wishing you God's peace and joy,
Eleanor
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