Hello all,
Am very late today. I have been procrastinating over what to write! I have been writing notes for today's posting since Thursday. Re-reading them this morning - I am no longer confident of their relevance.... other than to myself, thankfully! Oh - and our Lord, of course. After all, they were written whilst listening.
I don't know about you guys, but I have no problem listening to our Father in heaven during moments of intent - not as ritual but as essential to my very being. A time for re-fueling, as well as strengthening my relationship with HIM.
On Thursday, I asked our Father to show me why I have been judgmental at times this week. HE reminded me that THE spirit in me is responsible for all that is good in my life. Thank you I said, wondering how that answers my question! I concluded, that at times of negativity I have allowed my hearing to stray into the "wrong" frequency and that I am no longer "tuned" in to THE spirit.
Since focusing on 'listening' this past weeks - I have come to think of the battle of the powers as radio frequencies. The world's default hearing setting is sadly, "SatanFM". To hear the truth, we have to actively tune into THE SPIRIT and keep it there.
I asked forgiveness and prayed over those I had been judgmental of. The sense negativity lifted immediately.
On a different note, My favourite passage in John 12 is:
47"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it. 48There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day.
This speaks to me of GOD listening to us. Of knowing our hearts and our intent.
In this passage I see GOD the Father, lovingly saying "There, there, I know you are trying. I won't punish you for not succeeding-only for not trying;)" I LOVE this about the nature of who GOD is. For me, this passage is an illustration of HIS acceptance and unconditional love.
Interested to hear your thoughts and how well you have managed to "stay tuned" this week:)
Put your trust in the light ... John 12:36
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An eight week journey of seeking God as we read.think.pray.live our way through the gospel of John
An Invitation
Please join us during this lead up to Christmas 2009 by doing the four things listed below. Anyone can join at any time throughout this 8 week period although obviously it would be best if you can begin with us on the first of November 2009.
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
2 comments:
This is such a helpful picture. Tuning into God is like tuning into a radio. You need to actively seek to get away from other stations. You have to really search for the frequency you want. So much static, distraction. Maybe catchier tunes, more excitement somewhere else.
Thanks Gemma... God is not as interested in our success as he is our "trying", our obedience...
How am I going?? I relate to Garry's later post of "still listening". I am def seeking to "tune in" each day although this is easier said than done. There is still much static but my desire to live with "SPIRIT-FM" whispering or booming into my life each day (as he chooses) is strong.
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