Chapters 12, 13, & 14This week—I want us to comment on two passages from our reading. The first one is found on page 160 where Garcia writes, “I think it was the hunger that made me start to see myself the way I really am…..”
Has there been anything that has revealed your true heart to you? What has God been able to use to confront you with sin in your life?
The second passage is on page 183. Gracia says, “Another thing that helped my mental outlook, if not by body, was remember Scripture I had memorized long ago…..One Sunday, I found a piece of paper and began writing down all the promises of God I could recall.” What are some of the verses you would want to remember if you were ever in a situation like this? You have probably been through some hard times in your life. What verses has God used to encourage you?
Thanks again for your comments—we are able to encourage each other when we share what God has done or is doing in our lives.
2 comments:
I think we begin to see ourselves the way we really are when we are in difficult situations. I think of some of my toughest times in my life and those were the times when the worst in me comes out. For Gracia, it was hunger but for others it is something else. I also think these times can bring out some of the best in us. We have to take the good with the bad. God uses these times if we let him to teach us the things we need to work on. I think he also uses these times to show us just how much he loves us - that even when we are at our worst, he loves us. That doesn't mean he wants us to stay that way though :).
I have several verses that have helped me through difficult times. These that follow are just a few, but the ones that came to mind. One of my favorite verses of Scripture is 1 John 4:4 - "we are of God, little children and have overcome, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." I'd want to remember that he delights in me, he sings over me and quiets me with his love and he is mighty to save (Zeph 3:17), That he is my refuge and strength and an ever-present help in trouble. I have been comforted to know that our light and momentary afflictions are achieving an eternal weight of glory (2 Cor 4:17). I'd want to remember the stories of real people in the pages of the Bible who went through some awful things, but hung on to God's promises. I'd want to remember that great cloud of witnesses who surround me encouraging me to run the race set before me no matter the hindrances. (Heb 12:1) These are a few of the things that I would write down and turn to for encouragement and strength.
Dear Lynn,
Your verses are such a wonderful resource for us. Thank you for sharing them! I agree that we do see ourselves how we really are when we are tested. It seems that's when I also learn the most about God, too. His love and His mercy shine just like you said.
Blessings to you, Lynn--
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