Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Something profound...

I asked God this morning what He wanted me to read from the Bible and I felt like I heard Him say Philippians 3. Now...I know this is something that not only sounds weird to some people --that I ask Him things and that He responds but-- it happens. And it is exciting. I am still learning to hear His voice and it is something that takes practice, so I have been told...so lately I try to practice listening a little bit every day. Sometimes it seems that His voice is so tiny that I don't know if it is really my imagination...but today, friends, I can definitely say that He had a message for me loud and clear and it pretty much took my breath away when I read Philippians 3 this morning. It says, "No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us...".

Ummm...for those of you walking through this life with me...the phrase forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead...really, really struck me. Like a baseball bat over the head...like a beer stein in October fest...like schnitzel with noodles being thrown in your face...


2 comments:

  1. Like raindrops on roses and schnitzel mit knoodlen?
    Kidding aside, though, you are on the right track. And as you look forward to what lies ahead, do not forget to live in the present!
    Love you.....

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