I came home and started cleaning out my car. I came across my schedule for New Members Ministry and saw that I have to work tonight. I thank God for that because I would not have gone tonight!
So, of course I was like, "aww man!" because I had other plans. So, I continued to clean out my car then went inside. I'm being better with my money, so I decided to cook. I was thinking, "I'm not going to have time to do anything before church tonight." But I cooked, took out my roommates dog, studied the Word, and now I'm blogging!
There is always time.
God has been showing me things about myself. Some good and some bad. :/ But all in all, I'm grateful for it because I used to complain and ask God, "why don't you speak to me??" But He does. Via his Word, my Bishop, and His Holy Spirit.
Today God led me to 1 John. It was about love.
I went to D.C. this past Sunday and walked around with a friend. A homeless guy- I guess he was homeless- came up to us and said, "excuse me sir or mam, can you please buy me some food?" And it was so rehearsed. It sounded like he had been saying it all day. We had our take out from this Chinese restaurant that we went to in ChinaTown. I didn't even think to give him my food. But my friend did. So, I said, I hope that was your food and not mine. The response was, "we can always get food." And I felt bad. I wasn't trying to be ugly.... it just came out that way.
So today, when I was reading, I read, "But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?" And immediately that incident came to my mind.
The Word really is sharper than any two edged sword. It will tell you about yourself. But its up to you to repent and change.
As my friend Jen says, "don't judge me!"
That's my testimony. I'm not perfect!!! But I'm working on it! See the post below!
I have to get on the road now.
Be blessed!
2 comments:
I have been following your post for a few weeks now, please keep it up.
I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. The story you shared regarding your day in DC touches me, because I am quick to say NO. No I do not have or No I will not give. Thank you for your honesty and for reminding me that I am not alone in my journey of spirituality and un-shakable faith.
The beautiful part is that God still loves me and accepts me today, just as I am. To know that I am accepted with out being perfect; To know that that I am not alone in my pursuit to walk and talk like Christ reminds me that I am just where I am supposed to be today.
That means so much to me! It really is a blessing to know that
1. people actually read this thing; and
2. it's helping- this is more than just an online diary. It's a way of ministering also.
No, you're not alone! We're going through together! =)
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