THE VINE.I really needed to be reminded that all I need to do is stay connected to the vine. That's my job! Why can't I learn that once and for all? Why is that something I need to be reminded of constantly? (rhetorical questions)
What hinders me from connecting to the vine each and every day is my laziness in the morning and my business during the day. There you go. That's me. I admit I go through good stretches and bad stretches, but the bad stretches have to do with two things: laziness and business. I'll admit that the good stretches have improved 100% from even a few years ago, but I have a way to go. I thank God for His patience with me. He deserves my very best.
I also loved what he said about health verses growth. I wish I would have heard that 12 years ago when I started walking with the Lord on a daily basis. I was in such a hurry to grow. Healthy things grow. That's so true!
What jumped out at you in today's reading?
3 quotes that hit home for me:
ReplyDelete"If you only had one month left before your physical body collapsed, wouldn't you want the part of you that's going to live forever to be as healthy as possible?"
"it's not up to [me] to produce the results."
"...take responsibility for failing and admit it to God rather than making up excuses or comparing yourself to others you think are doing worse."
OUCH!!!