Never going back to "OK"
A request prompted me to read Roman 8 & 12. In my response to the question, I commented about the fact that I have short-changed myself and others because I haven't journaled the pleathora of things I have been blessed with since committing myself to Christ and more importantly, putting him at the helm of my life.
I have no problem burning up an extra hour or two with a project at work, but I can't fix time to spend in quiet meditation or moments with God. I share praise with others for the many things He has done in my life - including putting the many people who help strengthen my faith in my everyday. But, I struggle with commitment to verse, solitude and prayer. I find myself celebrating God's grace and conversing with him while listening to music, but I know I have to do more and I know it will be as good for me as the exercise that I also seem to leave on the to do list.
I have been blessed by so much and it is ashame I can't remember it all. When I was first stepping into my new found faith, I kept a prayer journal. I know how tangible that was; how it made things real. I don't need to see to believe (R 8:24), but I know I need to take notes to keep things straight and to more fully appreciate all that I have been given.
R 12:12 drove it home for me. Simple words NSRV - "Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer." or faithful in prayer (NIV).
It is easy to lose track, get caught up in the world and miss opportunities to celebrate, rejoice. To honor the gift of grace, I need to recognize, journal and celebrate the many blessing given to me on a daily basis.
May God grant me peace that I might hear His word, His direction and His answers to fill my every need. Thank you for the constant gift of grace, my sin forgiven through the blood of your Son and the countless blessings I am given everyday - the people, whose faith testifies to the glory of your name and continually strengthens us to serve as You would have us serve. In the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.
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