So, I think I've decided that preschool days are when I will try and blog. I have a pretty good chunk of time available and I want to be able to concentrate when I do this. I am certainly praying for anyone that reads these words and I want to make sure that I'm posting what I feel like God has poured out to me. Basically, I don't want to waste your time. To go along with that, I would love to have other authors writing on this blog. I want this to be a collective. If you feel like you have a word from the Lord for other mothers out there and want to share that, please email me at dianecopeman@yahoo.com. I do want to keep this Christ centered instead of sharing parenting techniques as those can create distractions and dissension sometimes. Let me know if you're interested.
With that said, the last two days have been amazing and God is showing me that when we take time out for Him, He will show up. We just have to open our eyes, hearts, and minds to something other than our will. I've started a year through the Bible reading plan. The last time I did this was March 2010 and I only made it through December... ugh!! This time I'm hoping I can stick to it even through Jeremiah and Ezekiel... they were some crazy dudes, eh?! Anyway, I'm starting in the New Testament to really get things off the ground. Yesterday was Matthew 1-4 but I love Romans so I flipped there when I was done and read chapters 4 and 5. SO GOOD!!!
My current situation and mindset NEEDED to hear Romans 5. I just wanted to offer the word that was spoken to me through this passage. It will definitely mean more if you read through the first eleven verses before reading this.
vs. 1... We have peace with God NOT because of our own behavior or attitude... it is because of Jesus Christ... solely.
vs. 2... We "stand" in grace. I picture a waterfall. Not much can stick to you with that much water rushing over you. It's the same with the Lord. When we allow ourselves to stand in a grace waterfall our shame and self loathing will wash away. Also, "we rejoice in the HOPE of the glory of God." We won't always walk around in the "glory" of God. We won't always be perfect. But, we must ALWAYS hope. We have to put our focus on Him (Colossians 3:2-3).
vs.3... We can't expect to live lives free of suffering. It will happen in may different ways. Instead of focusing on the suffering, let's focus on what God is producing in us... endurance. He wants us to be ready to stand the test of time. Everything in life is preparing us for His purpose (Ephesians 2:10).
vs. 5... We NEED to remain in the Holy Spirit. We need to take a moment, and sometimes frequently, to remind ourselves of our standing with God and allow His Spirit to lead and guide us rather than our own knowledge. We also have to remember that God's love has been poured into us and it's our job to pour it out to others. For me, this is currently to mostly my kids and my husband but we have to continually look for needs outside of ourselves and be Jesus to those around us.
I want to encourage you all today that if you're stuck in a rut... TODAY is the day to get out of it. God is so ready and willing to transform your life with your husband, children, parents, or co-workers. READ YOUR BIBLES... it will CHANGE YOU. I never thought reading my Bible was so important. I went to Church a lot, I lead worship, I did a pretty good job helping and following my husband. Things were going okay... then I started reading and God burst through my heart. He wants to do that for you. We just have to give Him our attention and read His word for Him to do that.
I'll end with this verse which has been so central to His work in my life. "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." Our knowledge of Him gives us the ability to overcome sin, build our faith, and be ministers of reconciliation. Let's start that today!!!
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