I know most have you have been everywhere but home this past week and so your thoughts might feel similarly. I am wanting to divide the last weeks work into two discussions if you are game? I thought maybe this post could be more specific to the final 4 stanza's that we looked at this week and I will put up another post to help us summarize our thoughts based on the comments Pam has made on pages 130 - 132.
So for now;
1. Have you experienced the reviving power of God's Word in your life? Explain. (page 123)
2. I thought it might be neat to share when we have experienced peace in someone else's life - their godly example. How was it perceivable? What impact did it have on you? (page 127)
3. Do you ever fear messing up your life? (page 127) Having studied 175 verses of the psalmist's devotion to God and His Law, what do you make of verse 176? (page 128)
Love you all,
Nicole
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1. I have experienced the reviving power of God's Word in my life. Two examples that really stick out in my mind are fairly recent. When I was going through "So Long Insecurity" I was reading and studying the book and some issues that came up for me and as I was reading all of a sudden - like a light bulb being turned on - I realized, "I'm believing lies!" I believe God's word says that I am clothed with strength and dignity yet I am believing the lies of the world in regards to physical appearance and success. I am buying into their definitions. I am not set free from it and God's Word sets me free it doesn't belittle or cause guilt.
ReplyDeleteThe other one was scripture memory. Where memorizing and meditating truly changed my behaviour towards family in stressful situations. My self control had never done it before with all my good intentions - but the Word of God had power to change that situation one situation at a time!!!
2. I have a friend from Brandon who is currently seeking employment. She is soooo qualified for the position she is seeking but after 5 interviews has still not been chosen. The peace and acceptance of God's leading in her life is so encouraging. It builds my faith too knowing that God's plan for each of us often happens through adversity and perseverance and much trust.
3. I do fear messing up my life. I have made some selfish prideful choices and so badly don't want that to happen!!!!
I love verse 165 as it provides a solution and a place to rest my imaginations!
Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble.
Verse 176, what a way to end the chapter. At first read it seems so contradictory but when you think about it the verse is quite perfect for ending the chapter. We always have a need to stay in fellowship with God and if that is to happen then confession needs to be part of the process. The acknowledgement of God being our LOVING and searching Saviour is also key. I can't be so righteous that I don't acknowledge my wrong ways.
Belief in and need for God is central to our continuing in relationship with God.
I too have experienced God's reviving power in my life...I know many times. One that sticks out to me is the second year of my teaching precepts at our church. It was a year when about 15 people signed up, and by the time it started and into the 2nd week or so, we were down to 5 people including me...initially I took it personally, but after words of encouragement by Helen and praying out to God, and reading His word did I feel His power to teach those 4 other women...and only seeing after the study was done what the Lord did in the lives of those women was so encouraging and only happened b/c the group was small. It was then that I learned so strongly that it's not me doing the work, but God, and that I'm only His instrument.
ReplyDeleteAnother more recent time that came to mind was 2 Sundays ago in church when the pastor had an invitation to come to the front to pray regarding what he preached on. I saw a young women who I know well up at the front alone and felt burdened to go up and pray with and for her. I didn't know her situation, but felt the Holy Spirit guiding me what to pray, as I prayed scripture to God on her behalf...just confirming the fact that we are praying God's will when we pray scripture, and the great need to memorize it.
I love hearing these stories!!! They are gifts to my faith.
ReplyDeleteThank you!