I wonder #2 is a series of ponderables or wonderings. Mostly it’s asking and not answering questions. Each a study in contemplation? Perhaps.
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Teachable
Do we realize that we react based on our experiences, definitions, and understandings? One of the most apt questions and wonderings from this is: am I teachable? And, what do I ‘do’ with my learning?
Back to Basics
Believers need to do a reminder by returning to the basics occasionally. The goal of this activity is to remember, to rejoice over where they are now in relation to where they once were – at the beginning of a wonderful journey. However, being on the way is sooo much better than staying at the beginning.
Do we judge by our circumstances? Or do we ‘judge’ by His Word? Don’t get misled by the fact that ‘circumstances’ appear far more ‘visible’. And then remember that His Word has lasted since the beginning of time and continues to last. His Word is a surer foundation. Circumstances change.
Rabbit Trails
Do NOT despise rabbit trails! They can be incredibly creative. However, do keep at least one eye on how far off the rabbit trail is from your path – never get that far away!
The Lost
Have you ever considered what the Triune God must be thinking… and feeling about those who are lost? He keeps reminding us that He is not slow to act but He is waiting upon those who haven’t accepted Jesus.
Now… have you asked yourself, ‘What is (my) our responsibility?’
“… feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel”
Do you have any idea what this means? And if not, are your feet properly shod?
Are you also aware that this is something WE do?
It really is ALL
… or nothing at all. You can’t compromise or selectively accept, you can’t barter – you accept or you don’t. At least when it comes to accepting Jesus as your Lord, the Word, the command to Love. And yes, there are other aspects too. So, for you, what’s your answer?
Investing
Do you invest… in you? Or is it a question How you invest? Do you pray? That’s an investment. No matter how often, do you read the Bible and discover something you may have missed before? That’s an investment. The time (and activity) you engage in that is spiritual is always an investment.
Lifestyle
Whether you call it your reputation, or your character, or your lifestyle – it is never by accident – You choose and develop it. And it isn’t by accident – you are the principal determiner. I would argue that it never is by chance – it is always ours.
Your lifestyle is your demonstration and confirmation of who you are and Whose you are. You always choose your lifestyle, it never is thrust upon you. Which means that You make the determination and You can always change it.
The Creator of the Universe chose to give His creation free will. From the beginning we always have had options…
Forgive
means release, but it you who are releasing yourself not the other person. it allows you the access to the Father to receive your forgiveness …hold ‘aught’ against a brother, forgive first.
‘Just’
according to whom? Isn’t that at the core of every thought, feeling, statement when the ‘just’ isn’t according to your definition? Of course. Is it true? Probably sometimes. Rarely every time. I think the bottom line is really how we react to these times, what we do with our thoughts and feelings. Remember, it is always up to you to express your character by your attitudes. These always will define us.
Happiness
Do you know how YOU define this word? Is it important to you? Do you reside in happiness or only occasionally come to it? For me it was more of an awareness of what I was feeling. Yes, feeling. It was contentment – that peace that passes everything wrapped in the warmth of happiness.
