Tag Archive | challenge

Prayer Avoidance

Aug23

I have come to the conclusion that prayer to adults is like bedtime to children.

Children make excuses – I need to go potty. I need a drink. I’m going to clean my room . . . 🤣 They do not want to

Be still. . .

As adults, we are the same way, aren’t we? Be still? No, not for me. We are as good at making excuses as children are. I have too many things to do. . . Aren’t we always “doing” these days? Occupying our minds with to-do lists, work, play, errands, etc. . . . And when we do stop, we pick up our phones or turn on the television, game console, anything to occupy and distact us from what we really need, to just . . .

Be still . . .

Testimony: I took a class on spritual disciplines and we had an assignment to go to a quiet place with your Bible, a writing utensil, and paper and pray for one hour. I couldn’t believe how hard it was to pray. And I have to do this for an hour?!
It was a slow start but when I began by being still and asking God to be present, I talked with Him and read my Bible. I was elated! The drudgery of this assignment left and three hours later I left the room knowing God a bit better and with joy in my heart like never before.

I recently tried it again and it was a struggle. I plan to keep trying and seeking that special time being still before my Lord. Will you join me in this challenge?

🙏Lord, help me to be still. In Jesus name, amen.

🌹“Be still, and know that I am God.“
Psalm 46:10a ESV

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

3 John 13-15

Oct31

I had many things to write to you, but I am not willing to write them to you with pen and ink; but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
3 John 13-‬15 NASB

God bless you for taking this journey through 1, 2 and 3rd John with me. I have learned a lot; been challenged in loving others as God loves; being made aware of those who falsely walk the Christian walk seeking to deceive; and knowing that my God abides in me leading and guiding my Christian walk. I am so thankful for the Word of God that leads me and guides me on the straight and narrow with the Holy Spirit residing in me the whole way in truth for life eternal. To God be the glory for the things He has done in me through this journey. I hope and pray you have been challenged and grown too during this journey.

🌹Peace and faith with love to the family of faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
Ephesians 6:23‭-‬24/1 Peter 5:14 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Describe What Great Things God Has Done

May23

 “Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. — Luke 8:39

Do you have a testimony to share with someone today? Has God done anything for you today?

Sharing our testimony of faith is more than sharing how we came to know God through Jesus Christ by believing in Him and confessing our sins. It is wonderful to accept Jesus as our Savior but our testimonies of faith get better and better as years go by when we focus on our relationship with Jesus.

Walking with Jesus everyday and seeing how He is at work gives us a voice to share with others. If we are not drawing near to the Lord we are not seeing Him at work. Drawing near allows our eyes to see the things He sees, to have the mind of Christ, and experience the joy of the walk. It is hard to keep quiet when we are overjoyed by something. When awesome things happen in our lives we are quick to share the good news. It should be the same with our walk with Jesus. When we keep seeking Him daily we experience Him daily and so in turn we have something to share daily. The challenge is to be able to share something everyday.

Jesus told the man to return to his house and describe what great things God has done for him but he went proclaiming throughout the whole city. That is the effect of Jesus on your life when you are surrendered to His will in your life. You can’t contain yourself. You need to share the great things He has done. To God be the glory!!!!

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon