I am a creature of habit…not always good habits. When I finally do create good habits, I have to really work at keeping them. If I let up, I fall out of good habits and back into laziness.
Last year, I read through the Bible in 90 Days. I fell in love with the Bible and with God… I mean, I REALLY fell in love.
That experience showed me I have to work hard DAILY to stay in line with the Father.
Right now, I am working through Marriage Mentoring…I don’t talk of that often…or what we discuss. Let’s just say…it.is.good.stuff.
And…now, school is back in and our church believes in Discipling and I’m in a new group this year….and am so excited because I truly feel God has called me to where I am….and I’ve joined on with Courtney for Good Morning Girls.
The amazing part…is that my Discipleship lessons and Good Morning Girls have complimented each other so well….and I feel change, deep change…pulling me into more truth!
My mornings begin early…the coffee pot calls my name and the books, crayola crayons (yes…I use them for Bible study now), prayer calls me. The bed, so warm and comfy calls me….and I go…before I know it, many times one or two hours have passed and yet, I want more.
But, I have to.take.that.first.step.out.of.comfort.
The pruning that occurs in change can be painful. As he chips away….it hurts.
The comfort of the bed, my husband’s arms, perhaps a little one snuggled close….knowing that moment can never been experienced again…yet.dare.i.stay.and.miss.the.time.with.my.father?
Dare I speak of fellowship and his light and not truly seek it or experience it as I should?
And I get up…and he reminds me…that he did it…he.did.it.all.for.me….and YOU!
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God 2 Corinthians 5:21
Join me and Jennifer Janes, as we share our Seeds for the week. Share your verse(s) with us through linking your blog or a comment. We have no rules….no need to use our button, etc…just share and encourage others….and if you need more inspiration: You can find it all of the time at Good Morning Girls, A Holy Experience,(in)Courage, and iFellowship.
He did again! Our posts are both about spending time with and pursuing Him today! We’re walking the same path. Love you!
Yes, I find the more I read my Bible, the more I WANT to read my Bible. Like anything else, it becomes addicting. Only this, is a healthy addiction. Thanks for inspiring others and blessings to you as you begin your journey with GMG.
I can so relate to your post and agree wholeheartedly…..it’s always painful, that pruning…but the result is so, so sweet!
Great post! This is something that I battle with all the time. I always choose to stay in bed and sleep rather than waking before the rest of the family to have my quiet time, which then when we all wake my full attention is not on Him. Thank you!
Blessings!
I stand in front of the coffee pot with my eyes closed some mornings, but once I open HIs Word, I can’t get enough! It’s been SO, SO encouraging. And writing that “good morning girls” email early in the day gives me such excitement to see how the other girls in my group are doing, as well. God bless!