One thing a kid learns most in Sunday school is, "Jesus/God loves everyone."
Everyone- Every person; everybody.
Well, I'm not sure it can be much more clear than that. lol
Everyone? Every single person? That guy walking down the street smoking? That woman yelling at her child? Everyone?
Ummm...well, I'm not sure how well you paid attention to the first sentence, but I'm pretty sure it said everyone.
Can you imagine that? To love everyone. We don't even know a quarter of everyone! Do we even love all the people we know, or do some people fall short of your 'loveable list'?
God knows everyone, their mistakes. He can hear what we say, and if we defy Him He knows! He knows everything, yet He loves everyone. I don't know about you, but when I think about that I think, "He is one patient father!"
I don't have anyone I exactly 'hate', I never really have, however, I have had 'disagreeable' people here and there. Can I say I loved them when I was having a hard time with them? I don't really remember, but I'm guessing my answer should be no.
How many times have we gone by, "Do unto other as you would have them do unto you."? Maybe, 2/200 times.
Everyone? YES, EVERYONE!!
Get it yet?
I'm not perfect at it, but I pray for patience so that when those 'disagreeable' people come around I'm not tempted to whack them on the head. lol
One of the girls.....
Taylyr
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Perfect timing.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
How much do we know about our Creator?
How much are we supposed to know?
Answer: We know what He has revealed and shown us, and what God tells us is what we're supposed to know.
I think most of us are less afraid of something when we know more about it. When we know how it works and operates we're more willing to try it, maybe.
I tend to ask a lot, "Why didn't I think of this earlier?" or, "Why didn't you tell me this before God?"
Hmmmmm....why didn't He?
Another question is, how could He tell you something at the wrong time or when it's too late if His timing is perfect? He never tells us things or fills us in at the wrong time 'cause He's the one with the plan! Do we have a plan? Perhaps, however our plan could NEVER be as perfect as God's plan!
In our human nature we want to know every little detail every minute. But, that would take out the learning and excitement of the future! Who wants to do that?
Plus, if God fills us in later that means it's not too late!
Not too late? But it's done!
Not if God says it's not!
Since God knows our future He knows when we're gonna fall and mess up, He also knows (as should we) that it's never too late to fix a mistake.
Got a friend you got in a big fight with say.....a year ago? Well, God says, it's not too late.
Got a sibling you put blame on for something you did a week ago? God says, it's not too late.
I think God should know when it's too late.
God reveals bits and pieces to us when we're ready and willing to receive them. Sometimes what He tells us is to share or is specifically for us. I think it takes wisdom and listening to God to know which it's for.
Oh, and guess what, sometimes you won't understand what he tells you at first, but that's okay! God will give you understanding when the time is right.
Wisdom and understanding are two different things, however both are extremely important in our walk with God! We need to pray for it, not just expect it to just come.
I find myself throughout the day praying for wisdom is some areas and understanding in others, even in math. ;)
And He's giving them to me. :)
One of the girls......
Taylyr
How much do we know about our Creator?
How much are we supposed to know?
Answer: We know what He has revealed and shown us, and what God tells us is what we're supposed to know.
I think most of us are less afraid of something when we know more about it. When we know how it works and operates we're more willing to try it, maybe.
I tend to ask a lot, "Why didn't I think of this earlier?" or, "Why didn't you tell me this before God?"
Hmmmmm....why didn't He?
Another question is, how could He tell you something at the wrong time or when it's too late if His timing is perfect? He never tells us things or fills us in at the wrong time 'cause He's the one with the plan! Do we have a plan? Perhaps, however our plan could NEVER be as perfect as God's plan!
In our human nature we want to know every little detail every minute. But, that would take out the learning and excitement of the future! Who wants to do that?
Plus, if God fills us in later that means it's not too late!
Not too late? But it's done!
Not if God says it's not!
Since God knows our future He knows when we're gonna fall and mess up, He also knows (as should we) that it's never too late to fix a mistake.
Got a friend you got in a big fight with say.....a year ago? Well, God says, it's not too late.
Got a sibling you put blame on for something you did a week ago? God says, it's not too late.
I think God should know when it's too late.
God reveals bits and pieces to us when we're ready and willing to receive them. Sometimes what He tells us is to share or is specifically for us. I think it takes wisdom and listening to God to know which it's for.
Oh, and guess what, sometimes you won't understand what he tells you at first, but that's okay! God will give you understanding when the time is right.
Wisdom and understanding are two different things, however both are extremely important in our walk with God! We need to pray for it, not just expect it to just come.
I find myself throughout the day praying for wisdom is some areas and understanding in others, even in math. ;)
And He's giving them to me. :)
One of the girls......
Taylyr
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
History Lesson!!! (Don't worry! It won't bore you!!)
History!!
It's been my favorite subject since 2nd grade.
I now find myself appreciating and loving it for whole other reasons!
In home school we've been watching this funny, entertaining history series called, 'Drive Through History.' It's a Christian based bunch of episodes teaching kids (and adults) in an engaging way about Ancient History and what role Christians have played.
We watched a couple episodes today that we're based on cities in Turkey. The guy on the show (his name doesn't stick to my brain lol) talked about the Hittites, Muslims, and early Christians. One thing I thought was soo cool was that.. oh wait! I guess I need to explain something first. lol Well, to escape persecution the Hittites went and lived in Cappadocia, Turkey. The thing I found cool was that they lived in caves carved into soiled rock! Imagine how hard that must have been to make! However, these we're like the perfect climate control houses! Cool in summer and warm in winter. :)
These rocks the caves we're carved in are called 'fairy chimnys'. lol
But, I learned something that was better!
When the Muslims came and invaded the Christians they created similar caves, only underground!
What the Hittites originally started, the Christians continued and the underground tunnels and rooms went seven stories underground! In the very last level the guy on the show discovered that the large room was in the shape of a cross! It was a room of prayer and worship.
Learning about the early Christian's persecution really reminds me how easy I have it. I don't have an army of soldiers ready to kill me for having a personal relationship with God! They did!
They risked there lives to go to church and worship our wonderful God!
Wow.
New respect for early Christians is established.
One of the girls.....
Taylyr
It's been my favorite subject since 2nd grade.
I now find myself appreciating and loving it for whole other reasons!
In home school we've been watching this funny, entertaining history series called, 'Drive Through History.' It's a Christian based bunch of episodes teaching kids (and adults) in an engaging way about Ancient History and what role Christians have played.
We watched a couple episodes today that we're based on cities in Turkey. The guy on the show (his name doesn't stick to my brain lol) talked about the Hittites, Muslims, and early Christians. One thing I thought was soo cool was that.. oh wait! I guess I need to explain something first. lol Well, to escape persecution the Hittites went and lived in Cappadocia, Turkey. The thing I found cool was that they lived in caves carved into soiled rock! Imagine how hard that must have been to make! However, these we're like the perfect climate control houses! Cool in summer and warm in winter. :)
These rocks the caves we're carved in are called 'fairy chimnys'. lol
But, I learned something that was better!
When the Muslims came and invaded the Christians they created similar caves, only underground!
What the Hittites originally started, the Christians continued and the underground tunnels and rooms went seven stories underground! In the very last level the guy on the show discovered that the large room was in the shape of a cross! It was a room of prayer and worship.
Learning about the early Christian's persecution really reminds me how easy I have it. I don't have an army of soldiers ready to kill me for having a personal relationship with God! They did!
They risked there lives to go to church and worship our wonderful God!
Wow.
New respect for early Christians is established.
One of the girls.....
Taylyr
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
I LOVE This Growth Spurt!!!!!!
Growth spurts.
How do they make you feel?
Excited, happy, maybe moody?
What about a growth spurt in God?
Same, or does that change things?
EXCITEMENT is what I am currently feeling about my growth in God. :)
I ponder it and think, "His voice is suddenly so clear!" No longer (well, maybe sometimes still) do I wonder over and over if it's me or God.
FINALLY!!!!
To feel, to know that God is really listening and, better yet, answering back! A conversation with a real, true bestie! Wow!!
A true desire to read the Bible and pray for EVERYTHING!
I am literally giddy on the inside!
He wants to speak through me to help and minister to others? I believe His answer to me could very well be, DUH!
Can't wait to see what God does and accomplishes through me!
One of the girls.......
Taylyr
How do they make you feel?
Excited, happy, maybe moody?
What about a growth spurt in God?
Same, or does that change things?
EXCITEMENT is what I am currently feeling about my growth in God. :)
I ponder it and think, "His voice is suddenly so clear!" No longer (well, maybe sometimes still) do I wonder over and over if it's me or God.
FINALLY!!!!
To feel, to know that God is really listening and, better yet, answering back! A conversation with a real, true bestie! Wow!!
A true desire to read the Bible and pray for EVERYTHING!
I am literally giddy on the inside!
He wants to speak through me to help and minister to others? I believe His answer to me could very well be, DUH!
Can't wait to see what God does and accomplishes through me!
One of the girls.......
Taylyr
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