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I've been away for awhile, going to 2 churches. This takes a lot of time! I belong to a small group on Weds night, and go to a Bible Study Weds afternoon at the other church. I feel a bit frazzled but also feel I will eventually get closer to God by this means. Both these churches are very welcoming and fellowshipping with twice as many folks is such a blessing. I always hated the idea that only one day of the week is for worshipping. Really, every day should be in some way!
 
Sharing some of the Bible verses that have been sustaining me this week. One day I'll look up how to site here, but for now, here you go. :)

Isaiah 41:10
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:19
John 16:33
Colossians 3:12

I have been hearing God this week telling me about His unconditional love, understanding, forgiveness and support, and about His grace which is covering and protecting me. I am worthy in His sight.

Praying you all are having a peaceful day today. VB
 
I like Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 as well. I always think of the song by the Byrds - Turn, Turn, Turn when I read that verse.

I'm working with fear, still, and looking to my devotional's suggestions (Isaiah 41:13 and John 4:18) for support along with prayer to help me walk through this. I think once the job and housing questions are answered, then maybe I'll be able to settle down a little. I wonder what life is like without fear. Praying to live the answer to that question. :)
 
I've been doing a lot of praying, pondering, listening, and trying to trust and not be afraid of what's in my personal hopper right now. I'm finding exceptional support in my daily devotional, titled Jesus Calling, in case you have a copy or would like to check out a new one.

Today's entry was telling me how to rethink what I've got going on as time when I can step out in faith and trust that someone greater than myself will pull me through. I certainly pray that this is the case; however, I've been doing a lot of scurrying around, mentally and physically, to help myself as well. Alas, I am human, so.....well.... it's what "we" do. I guess I have more time to spend in the old spiritual rock tumbler. :)

Verses offered for support included: Philippians 4:13 and Isaiah 26:3.
 
Waging war tonight and going to music as my sword and shield....

Hillsong - Reign Forever, From The Inside Out, All I Need Is You, Hosanna, Oceans, I Surrender...... Just pull up a mix on Youtube.

Chris Tomlin - Good Good Father, Whom Shall I Fear, I Will Rise, Indescribable (personal ****)...... The whole enchilada with this man; it's all great! I haven't listened to anything from him that doesn't inspire and reassure me. <3

Thought I'd share in case anyone else is having a tough time this evening. Sending starlight and blessings. VB
 
I found a very strange thing. Two Bible verses that do not translate the same way. Check it out!

1 Chron 4:9-10 in the New King James Version and in the NIV.

Which one do you prefer?
 
@Changing4Best - Hmmm, I usually go with NIV or AMP, but the KJV is more lyrical in this instance and kind of makes more sense to me. What are your thoughts? Also, how are you liking your dual-churching? My home church has a lot of classes and groups but is very large so I'm thinking of finding a smaller church and then going to classes/groups there as well once I get situated.
 
Unrelated to anything, I wonder if 'God' is more about feeling than thinking, as in understanding. Or maybe the understanding should just be the framework of a child's trust, with an adult's mind? Idk.
 
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I think I get what I meant to say (above ^^, I mean in 'words'), that it is (perhaps) for each of us to attain and exhibit, in our own way, that profound humility that recognizes that we are nothing, married to the knowledge that God is amazing, and beyond anyone's grasp of what 'S/He' contains and can do. But loves us still, in the intimate way a child trusts back. Because why is it that children can trust so well? Except (maybe?) to say abandonment?

Which- oddly- there is no other option/ capability often, the further one has lost or suffers. (At least just speaking for me, so far).

Idk if that makes sense, ugh. I know what I 'mean'/ 'feel'. :rolleyes:

Even more oddly, it's actually comforting in some way to know that, or be in God's hands. I'm too tired and no strength, for any other way at this moment.

I suppose it's the upside (truly) of being hopeless and helpless! :rolleyes:
 
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Well Idk @HealingInProcess , I must say, I've not googled a definition, I just recall it comes from the word 'humus', meaning earth. I would say not so much practice, as orientation or thoughts- we start as earth and end that way; the dirt that's blowing in the wind, ultimately is part of the people who all passed before us, and that will be us too. Not downplaying or not-celebrating joyful things or accomplishments, but realizing they're: 'nice'. But they're still dependent on God, or even our strengths are; that others are better at some things, we at others, always someone better still. Idk, not defining one's self by things or qualities, but recognizing everyone is different but equal?

I suppose, to me, it's the internal climate that precludes needing to boast, a lot of gratitude and realizing that even good things are or have been so dependent on the actions of others before us, or just God and good timing. That many that are more deserving may not have what we do already, or have struggles that prevented it. But also, that one shouldn't run themself down, either, which isn't humility but more like self-hatred.

So Idk, the long way of saying the same long-range perspective that comes with saying thank you, I think.

If that makes sense. (Just a guess). :rolleyes:
 
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