Romans

In my devotions I have been reading the book of Romans. As I was reading it my mind first of al thought about Martin Luther, the monk, who read the book of Romans and came to know Christ as his Savoir then went to nail the 95-thesis on the door in Germany. The book of Romans is full and has been a blessing to read this week.

Here are some of my thoughts that I have gleaned:



Romans 1:20- Since God sees the invisible things, God sees everything I do--he knows my thoughts and He knows my true character



Romans 5:1-4 ~God will see me through each trial and hard time. God is aware what I am going through.

Romans 5:12,19- My sin affects others, just as Adam's sin affected the entire world--my sin affects those around me

Romans 6:13- Yield yourself to God, everything that is mine and myself is His to use

Romans 8:28-29- Everything works together the way God wants it to.

Romans 8:35-39- NOTHING will separate me from God's love--God will always love me no matter what!!!

Romans 9:21- God is the potter and I need to bring Him honor is all that I do.

Romans 10:1- Should be my prayer for the unsaved

Romans 10:15- I need to tell others about Christ

Romans 12:1-2 I need to be godly and holy, I do not need to be a part of the world

Romans 13- My attitude for government--no matter who is in office

Hard Lessons

Since January I have been streched and pulled it seems in every direction. Once I seem to get through one thing and back to normality something else pops up. At times I have to admit to being unthankful for these hard times--such as not being able to teach 1st grade next year and lsoing a friend. Recently, my Sunday School class has been going through Dr. Berg's Quieting a Noisy Soul. At first, I was in this class because Dr. Berg was doing the videos...and I love hearing Dr. Berg. But over the past weeks the Lord has really been impressing upin my heart the fact when I am not happy when things are not going my way that it is the sin of unbelief. I am not believing that God is enough---the sin of discontentment. Then I have been challenged with the fact I am always anxious....worrying what tomorrow holds. God is in control of everything and He will take care of me---no need to worry.

God is good, God is great, and God is faithful

What I Would Like This To Be

I have more of a desire to grow closer to the Lord and read His Word more. The Lord has really impressed upon my heart that I need to know Him more. Since I have moved to Florida the Lord has taught me a great great deal and I have grown because of it. I have to admit it has not been easy and it has been a rough road. I think I know what Bunyan talks about more and more when he relates to Pilgrim carrying a load on his shoulders until he got to the cross. This pilgrim did not have an easy journey but he stuck with it. I know the next few weeks and months and years as I desire to grow closer to Christ I will be tested. I would like this "blog" to be to share with you, my frieds what God has been teaching me, share prayer requests and share praises. God is good, God is great, God is faithful.