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One of the many things we can praise God for is His
Word-the Bible.
His word gives us strength we are down and direction when
we are faced with issues that affect our lives.
Deuteronomy 30:19 “This day
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you
life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life”
The above passage guided me through an exceedingly
difficult period of my life.
Colossians 3:13 “Bear with
each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
As I was studying a Sunday school lesson, I read those
words. I had to reread them several times. They convicted me. I try to live by
these words currently, so many years later.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first
his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given to you as well.”
As a teenager, I first heard this passage in a Laity Day
sermon at church. As a teen, I really did not understand what the person meant.
As I matured, I learned that the words are true. “Seek First.” Should be our
motto as well as our goal in life.
Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will
be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and the door will be opened to
you.”
I have learned that all we must do is ask God and He will
listen. We can seek His guidance and He will lead us to where He wants us.
All scriptures in this post are from the New
International Version.
Yes, as we seek His face and knock on His door by faith, He will open it and invite us in and spend some wonderful time with us, teaching us from His Word and giving us courage and faith and encouragement to keep going. We are blessed to be His children.
ReplyDeletePam, Yes, He will open His door to us when we seek His face. Last night I read the contextual verses surrounding 2 Chronicles 7:14. I got my eyes opened about these times we are in. God does give us courage to stand for Him and to live for Him. Yes, we are blessed to be His children. Peace and blessings to you.
DeleteI love God's word. I'd be sunk without it!
ReplyDeleteJeanette: How wonderful God's Word is to His children. We need to follow what He says and stand for Him and His Word.
DeleteSeek first... that is quite a motto yes. Especially nowadays when people want results and solutions without seeking. Thank you for the wisdom in this post Cecelia.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to seek His guidance first. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, we are told we have to humble ourselves first. Sometimes, we forget that part and just start asking for our needs to be met. God is in control.
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