So I am starting a new blog in this new year with the intention of sharing all kinds of normal, yet extraordinary views of a regular, yet blessed life. What can I say--God is good and I want to show you an example of a common person, submitted to God's will, and how good a wholesome life can be... It's so rich and blessed in my own simple, thankful way. It's not boring, and I've known my share of great and rich experiences. Let me tell you, if I may, the way it used to be and the way it is now...
I am such a free spirit, and I would be all over the place, believing anything that spoke to my heart... But then I learned about boundaries and that the "anything goes as long as it feels good" philosophy was a disaster. You see, God has boundaries of love, just like parents have rules for their children because they love them... They show they care by loving boundaries and rules. When parents don't love or care for their children, there are no rules or boundaries... I felt God's love around me in the encompassing boundaries of His love. I know now that He has given us the Bible to show us how to live.
I hear many say, "But I can't understand the Bible". The Bible can only really be understood by having the Holy Spirit, who is the Teacher and Comforter and is the only one who can teach you about divine things. Only the people who's eyes are opened by God can really understand what He is saying to us... All others who read will not reap the fullness of what God is saying to His people. The Holy Spirit is automatically given to those who with a repentant heart ask Jesus to come into their lives. That is the key to the Kingdom and the revelation of God's word. I pray that if you have always wanted to understand this marvelous realm, that you would give it a try... I did, and I have never been the same... God knows, I am not perfect, but my life is much richer now that God is a big part of it. I trust Him; He has proven Himself trustworthy unlike any other I have known in my life.
I am such a free spirit, and I would be all over the place, believing anything that spoke to my heart... But then I learned about boundaries and that the "anything goes as long as it feels good" philosophy was a disaster. You see, God has boundaries of love, just like parents have rules for their children because they love them... They show they care by loving boundaries and rules. When parents don't love or care for their children, there are no rules or boundaries... I felt God's love around me in the encompassing boundaries of His love. I know now that He has given us the Bible to show us how to live.
I hear many say, "But I can't understand the Bible". The Bible can only really be understood by having the Holy Spirit, who is the Teacher and Comforter and is the only one who can teach you about divine things. Only the people who's eyes are opened by God can really understand what He is saying to us... All others who read will not reap the fullness of what God is saying to His people. The Holy Spirit is automatically given to those who with a repentant heart ask Jesus to come into their lives. That is the key to the Kingdom and the revelation of God's word. I pray that if you have always wanted to understand this marvelous realm, that you would give it a try... I did, and I have never been the same... God knows, I am not perfect, but my life is much richer now that God is a big part of it. I trust Him; He has proven Himself trustworthy unlike any other I have known in my life.
Beautiful testimony, Barbara. Thank you for sharing it. And congratulations on the launch of your new blog!
ReplyDeleteI like your new blog. An now no more strangers will be calling you Auntie Barbar! It is so good to have you in my life. You add to the wholesomeness! I love that word.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new blog--what a great way to share God's love. Thanks for your info on my cat--Melky does seem to be a "turkish van" and LOVES water. The funny thing is my husband calls him Sweet Pea more often-just like your other cat. Looking forward to the new blog.
ReplyDeleteCaryl @ stamps 'n stitches
I am very thankful that you have started this blog. Sometimes, and I think I've said this before, I need to be reminded about God's endless grace. For a while, I used to wake up every morning and tell myself, "for this day, I will work for the glory of God." I started to forget to do that, but then started again... letting him take the wheel of my life. There is something very scary about that surrender.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your new blog. What shall I call you now that you are no longer Auntie Bar Bar?
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