As I seek to be the me God wants me to be, I want to share some lessons I have learned SO FAR.
We are complex creatures. We have a logical side and a imagination side. Both are necessary to be a Christian.
First, let's explore the logical side. God is a God of order. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) tells us: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So, it is good and necessary to be logical to study scripture and learn with our mind who God is and how we can be saved. In my own life, I can confess that becoming a teacher brought order to my life, which in turn benefited me spiritually. But logic in itself, is limited to my mind.
Next, let's explore the imagination side. My imagination side allows me to believe with my heart that Jesus performed miracles. I can't believe in a miracle with my mind, because miracles are illogical in the laws of earth. My heart sees God as God! He is above the bounds of earth's rules, thus miracles can happen.
Romans 10: 9 & 10 (NLT) tells us: v. 9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. v.10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. Therefore, my heart allowed me to believe and my mind allowed me to speak of this belief.
Interestingly enough, retirement has given my imagination time to renew. My faith had taken some big hits a few years ago when I all of the sudden became very logical. God is renewing my imagination and my faith. My love for Him is being rekindled! This blog itself is a result of being open to new avenues for the Lord to bless me and use me.
Finally, I believe it is more important to seek God than seek His will. I do believe He will guide me, and I must seek his direction. But, simple pursuit of His will without a hunger for Him is fruitless. (Listen to Jesus Culture: Set a Fire) I want more of God!
Psalms 37: 3 & 4 (NLT) tells us: v. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. v. 4 Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
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