Mark's parents took the kiddos last night and pretty much all day today so I have some time alone today, which is nice sometimes. I miss the kids of course, but a break is needed from such heavy responsibilities and I am thankful to my in laws for providing this for me and to allow me to spend time with my Lord right now.
I kind of had it in my heart today to read a whole book of the Bible today because I feel so often I read segments and I was just craving to read the whole thing, get the whole picture and message all in one setting. So, I chose Philemon because it is short and it has been several months since I read it. After I read it, I just wanted to focus on what I learned about Christ/God from it. Grace, forgiveness, and redemption stuck out at me right away. It's such a simple book, obviously with the length and all, but it is deep in meaning. I didn't really focus on the great friendship aspect of it before and it is so cool to see Christian brothers pleading to one another out of love, out of accountability, and out of an awareness and recognition that they are of one mind and spirit and that loves rules all. I think we should be able to go to our true friends and ask them of anything on our hearts.
I love Paul how ends this book with "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." Isn't that so true. I need to remember that everyday. May my spirit be full of grace towards people for goodness sake. I'm not perfect or the judge. I should put on love first, not judgment. Anyways, God thanks for this quiet time with You Lord and thanks for the reminder of grace.
I pray for Makenna today that she may recover from pneumonia. I pray for doctors wisdom as they prep for Molli's surgery on Friday. I pray for this sweet baby growing in me that he or she is developing normally and that one day will know You and accept You Lord. I pray to take one day at a time and do my best with the responsibilities God has given me. I pray for my mom to pick up the Bible and read it today.
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