Ready for the journey?
As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life.
2 Peter 1:3, NLT
I look at this verse, and wonder. I wonder, why is it so hard for me to spend time in the Word and in prayer? I know beyond any shadow of a doubt, that it will be nothing but good for me. Yet I still find myself dragging my feet. I know in my head that if I start the day with spending time in the Lord, that my day will be better. But I still drag my feet. I think I already know the answer to why, but I still ask it. I know that I want to start off the day right, but I could always use that extra sleep. Or I just get caught up with everything else that I just don't allow myself to think about it. The devil is tricky with his devices of getting us to overlook things that bring us closer to God, our flesh being one of them.
I'm finding it someone useful to leave myself notes and reminders to pray and think of a verse. I would definatly encourage it. The why is easy. Who wouldn't want to be ready and equipped for the trials that life will give? Think of it this way: If you go on a hike for a few days, or travel long distances, wouldn't you think that you would want to bring water with you? How about a map? Well, God is both. He not only gives nourishment to your soul and spirit, but he guides your feet. In the quest of life, he gives us everything that we could possibly need.
I look at this verse, and wonder. I wonder, why is it so hard for me to spend time in the Word and in prayer? I know beyond any shadow of a doubt, that it will be nothing but good for me. Yet I still find myself dragging my feet. I know in my head that if I start the day with spending time in the Lord, that my day will be better. But I still drag my feet. I think I already know the answer to why, but I still ask it. I know that I want to start off the day right, but I could always use that extra sleep. Or I just get caught up with everything else that I just don't allow myself to think about it. The devil is tricky with his devices of getting us to overlook things that bring us closer to God, our flesh being one of them.
I'm finding it someone useful to leave myself notes and reminders to pray and think of a verse. I would definatly encourage it. The why is easy. Who wouldn't want to be ready and equipped for the trials that life will give? Think of it this way: If you go on a hike for a few days, or travel long distances, wouldn't you think that you would want to bring water with you? How about a map? Well, God is both. He not only gives nourishment to your soul and spirit, but he guides your feet. In the quest of life, he gives us everything that we could possibly need.
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