Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Gen. 4:26
As our world continues to change, I believe that corporate worship is more important than ever. We see the first act of public worship in Genesis chapter 4. Yes, there were burnt offerings and sacrifices before then, but it wasn't until 240 years after Adam was created that we see the first reference to public worship. A public declaration of God.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Proverbs 31
The conclusion of this powerful book says this...Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
As I walked across the stage to accept my high school diploma this verse was read. We were allowed to pick a verse we desired to live. And at the tender age of 17, these were the words I chose.
I had no idea that nearly 16 years later the Holy Spirit would ask me a life altering question..."Are you living the verse"? My first thought was "Yes, of course Lord. People say all the time how much they see my passion for You." But at a second glance the words charm and deceit stuck out. As if they were in bold font and italicized.
I had to ask myself questions about my leadership styles and procedures. Was I relying on a reverent fear of the Almighty, or was I charming people into staying with me. As I pondered the question, an answer began to ring in my ears. One thing I love about my Teacher, He asks the question and gently guides us to the correct answer.
So begins my study on a new process of leadership. The longing I have to make a new path. The fear I have in exploring a new journey. And the faith I have in believing my God is able to complete the work He started in me.
As I walked across the stage to accept my high school diploma this verse was read. We were allowed to pick a verse we desired to live. And at the tender age of 17, these were the words I chose.
I had no idea that nearly 16 years later the Holy Spirit would ask me a life altering question..."Are you living the verse"? My first thought was "Yes, of course Lord. People say all the time how much they see my passion for You." But at a second glance the words charm and deceit stuck out. As if they were in bold font and italicized.
I had to ask myself questions about my leadership styles and procedures. Was I relying on a reverent fear of the Almighty, or was I charming people into staying with me. As I pondered the question, an answer began to ring in my ears. One thing I love about my Teacher, He asks the question and gently guides us to the correct answer.
So begins my study on a new process of leadership. The longing I have to make a new path. The fear I have in exploring a new journey. And the faith I have in believing my God is able to complete the work He started in me.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Last Night
Last night as I was singing, a phrase caught my mind.
"Sing a new song"
I thought to myself, what is my heart's song?
Out of the heart the mouth speaks.
So what is in my heart?
It should be pretty easy to find.
When I open my mouth do i speak truth or lies?
Do I speak life or death?
Do I build up or tear down?
Do I have anger or understanding?
Do i laugh to hide the hurt in my heart?
Can i hide it?
What is my new song?
"Sing a new song"
I thought to myself, what is my heart's song?
Out of the heart the mouth speaks.
So what is in my heart?
It should be pretty easy to find.
When I open my mouth do i speak truth or lies?
Do I speak life or death?
Do I build up or tear down?
Do I have anger or understanding?
Do i laugh to hide the hurt in my heart?
Can i hide it?
What is my new song?
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