On the Journey

July 11, 2012

Stepped on Toes

"There is no lie so sly as the one we tell ourselves...The self deception slithers in when we mistake appreciation for application or being touched with being changed. The tricky part is that hearing, all by itself, really does lend a certain satisfaction. The hearing itself can be satisfying...The Word of God, however, is meant to do more than penetrate. It's meant to activate. It can bore holes through obstacles. It can tumble defenses. It can plant wandering feet of clay in places of divine purpose. It can sanctify the sin sick and steady the aimless and confused. It can light a blazing torch in a black hole. Simply put, the Word was meant to work. And, through it, we were meant to bear fruit."

- Beth Moore (James study)

This is Truth. Truth hurts sometimes, but it's still the Truth.

Praying for activation of His truth in my daily life.

July 9, 2012

What JAMES is teaching me

I'm currently in going through Beth Moore's study of James with Jodie & Tessa. I've always enjoyed reading James - he's straightforward and to the point...not quite my style of attacking issues but it's usually how I need to be approached about things! I just wanted to share with you a few of the things the Lord has been reminding me of through the truth of His words written by James.

* The testing of my faith produces steadfastness, which is needed for me to be lacking in nothing.
* When asking for wisdom, He will give it...but I must be asking in faith.
*Temptations in my life are born from my own sinful desires.
*His gifts are perfect and perfectly TIMED for His glory and the perfect completion of who He created me to be
*Be quick to hear and slow to speak - quick to hear and slow to speak - quick to hear and slow to speak
*That His implanted word in my heart continues to save my soul on a daily basis.
*When I am a hearer only of His word - I am decieving myself...change/doing has to take place!!

This is only from chapter 1!! My prayer over the course of this study is that I do not simply nod my head in agreement with what the Lord is saying through James, but that I allow the Lord to make these changes in my life. Oh how I love that His word is alive and active right here in July 2012!!

July 6, 2012

Happy 4th of July

Last year, we celebrated the 4th in Johannesburg and were VERY jetlagged. This year, we've had plenty of time to get over the jetlag :) We enjoyed a fun filled day with our Southwest team and REALLY enjoyed the cool weather that accompanied our day!!