It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
Are we rooted in Christ?
Food for thought:
STATS: The average Christian spends 10 minutes a day with Christ. The average American spend 4 hours a day watching TV.
God doesn't want religious duty. He doesn't want a distracted, half hearted, "Fine, I'll read a chapter....now are you happy? attitude. God wants His Word to DELIGHT us, so much so that we meditate on it day and night.
In Psalm 1 He promises that those who do so are "Like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither; whatever He does prospers. (vs 3)
Statement made in the book called Crazy Love: People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him.
Question for us would be? What kind of relationship do we have with Christ?
Food for thought:
STATS: The average Christian spends 10 minutes a day with Christ. The average American spend 4 hours a day watching TV.
God doesn't want religious duty. He doesn't want a distracted, half hearted, "Fine, I'll read a chapter....now are you happy? attitude. God wants His Word to DELIGHT us, so much so that we meditate on it day and night.
In Psalm 1 He promises that those who do so are "Like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither; whatever He does prospers. (vs 3)
Statement made in the book called Crazy Love: People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him.
Question for us would be? What kind of relationship do we have with Christ?
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Wow Cindy, beautiful and challenging post. Thank you for that. I cannot imagine what God could do if we all really took that seriously. We would live in a different world.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Miss Cindy! Where ya been by the way? Selena Guest
ReplyDeleteSomething to really think about! We all need to spend more time with God or at least I do.
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Donna
Hi Cindy! I love this and just another reminder how much God loves us and desires our time with Him.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comments to me.
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
So true! Reading your post is eye-opening and challenging. Thank you for sharing. I am now following you and I look forward to your future posts.
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Stephanie
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I really like your post today! What a great picture the bible paints for us bei g a tree that is rooted, producing fruit & not withering-that is how I want my life to be described!! Most days I am anxious & excited to dive into his word, other days I may not "fee" like it but I know that those are the days I "need" God's words the most!!!!
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