I read the book today. Basically talks about how it starts with God and that we need to recognize that it isn't about us. I like when he says that a journey is always better when it is shared, refering to us working together as a group on this book. The premis is that we cannot figure ourselves out until we find out with God first because he is the one that created us. I enjoyed reading the part where he discusses that "stuff" does not make us who we are. I think we all get so wrapped up in "stuff" that we lose focus on the importance of God. I love, love, love the way the book is structured and reading a chapter a day. He says that we need to read a chapter a day to digest what is being said. I think that totally makes sense because it allows me to take it all in one day at a time. I really like the fact that he discusses how we purchase all these self-help books and look for the answers through them but, they are not there. A big emphasis on reading the bible is key.
My thoughts!
Jess
I have struggled with this because I constantly come back and make it about me. My focus needs to be on God's Love and his teachings. I agree Jess we have read so many books but how much time have we just spent on his word. In the last couple of years I have tried to become closer to God as well as his word. I just feel like I haven't been able to make it all about him. I start out being extremely strong and then slowly but surely it starts to slip away. I'll fall back into bad habits and start to pity myself and forget. This chapter make me think about trust and faith and how important it is in order to truly understand God's love. You have to completely trust and make him first. Yet I find myself so wrapped up about everything little detail that really doesn't matter. He always has us first as should we have him first.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank all of you for joining me on this journey. I can't tell you how much it means to me that we are going to celebrate God's word together and help each other out. I know life is hard and we have blessed and I mean blessed with each other, so lets stand strong and experience his love.
Love you all
Janina
Janina, I understand what you feel about always slipping away. I think that this book will help us because a chapter a day will keep us thinking and focusing on the Lord. I used to read the bible when I was going to Christian church many years ago. It is awesome how everything he says has a meaning. I wanted to share with everybody something great. Chris and I were struggling about some things and I prayed about it. I prayed that God would help us and give us an answer. I prayed that he would soften someone's heart and get them to help us. The craziest thing happened after I prayed everything I asked for came true. This wasn't me asking for something materialistic but something that we needed to actually live. Anyway, God really opened my eyes to his power and truth. I just thought I would share.
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Jess
Jess, that is so awesome!! I'm so happy for you and Chris. When we just surrender it to the Lord it all works out. It's so hard for us control freaks to just let it go and trust. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteIn reading this Chapter, I learned that there is a reason why I am here today and in order for me to figure it out, I need to have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm so excited and can't wait to read more.
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