Thursday, August 21, 2008

AFFECTIONATE FATHER

Just finished reading 137 pages of letters written in 1821, by the hand of William Sprague, an adoring Father to his motherless daughter. Could not help but be deeply moved as I read these letters, each one addressed to "My Dear Child." Subject after subject this Father wrote his thoughts down for His daughter that she may have detailed instructions concerning the practical matters of christian life directly from His heart. Each thought was completed as he signed it, ~Your affectionate Father.

Remembering back when I was ten years old and crying out to MY FATHER IN HEAVEN who knew me since ever I was...how He whispered to me, "I will Father you..." Twenty years later I am living proof of my affectionate Father. Reflecting back upon His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to me...those letters I read might as well have been addressed to me. God disciplines those He loves. I am certain of His love as He has not left me to myself. He has instucted me in the way that I should go and I will not depart from it.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

HEADS UP!

If you care at all and you see a foul ball flying into a crowd of people that are pleasantly distracted and unaware - YOU WILL BE SHOUTING, "HEADS UP!" Lately I have been thinking about that with concerns for those around me that seem to be simply oblivious to their own self righteousness or spiritual tiredness.

To think about or talk about doing God's word is one thing, and actually living it out and doing it is quite another.

I can think about reading the Bible all I want, but until I actually take time out to study it and make a conscience effort to put it into practice what I read, then I am deceiving myself and failing to renew my mind according to God's word. Same with praying. Lots of people talk about praying, but how many actually do?