WORRIED??

Some weeks ago, this particular scripture touched me. I was worried and I knew I didn't need to be but it was as though I couldn't help myself...

I came across this familiar scripture- Matthew 11v28-30 "Come unto me,  all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and 
lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

It sounded so comforting. Surely I want rest for my soul and I certainly also want an  easy yolk and a light burden. I couldn't help asking myself, how did Jesus want us to come to him? By prayer perhaps? And how do I effectively learn of him? How? How??


PRAYER 
Sweet Holy Spirit, 
Thank you for not only are you always with me but you are also my teacher . Please show me exactly how Jesus wanted us to come to Him. Teach me how to also learn of Him. I know only you can help me.
 Please sweet Spirit of God Show me how that I may do it, for I humbly ask in Jesus mighty name. Amen.


After this prayer, I felt like I had to read the New Testament all over again . Keenly taking note of how Jesus behaved and try to imitate Him. I pray God helps me because I really love Jesus. I'll continue, believing the Holy Spirit is already leading me. :)

"A New Command I Give You: Love One Another.

In Johns gospel, Jesus said we should love one another. "Hmmm" I thought, "that should be easy."
The next thing that came to my mind were the questions, "do I really love? ,what is love really?"

WHAT IS LOVE?
In my pondering this scripture came to mind 1 Corinthians 13v1-13.
Verse 4-8 love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always persevers. Love never fails. NIV

DO I REALLY LOVE?
After reading this again and again I began to realize,  where I was lacking and I also realized it takes the grace of the Almighty God to love according to the standard set before me in the verse above.
I remember reading somewhere in the Bible (Jn 14v15) where Jesus said "if you love me, keep my commands." I know I love Jesus and I want to keep His commands. I am a mother and I am more pleased with my children when they listen and obey me; I know how important it is to me. I feel honoured when they listen to my instructions it makes me love them more and want to favour them with gifts and trips to the movies. So I can imagine how honored Jesus will be. As a matter of fact I don't think I have the right to ask my children to obey me if I can't fully obey God.

I truly want to love. I don't honestly think I love enough. For one, I sometimes keep records of wrong. Hmm the word of truly is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb4v12)
And all this while I thought I was a loving person. Thank God for His word.


WHAT WILL I DO TO ACHIEVE THIS?
I know I love Jesus, I want to show this by obeying Him. I know I need help to do this. I know I have to wait patiently for the Holy Spirit to erase all I have learnt over time.....
I will recite this verse till I fully absorb it in my mind. I will also pray and ask for His grace. And I will try my best to love on purpose.


PRAYER
Dear Lord, 
Please help me by your Spirit to obey honor and fear you all the days of my life.  I know I am stubborn sometimes but please remember the heart of a king is in your hand Lord, and as rivers of water you turneth it withersoever You will.  Father may it please you to turn my heart to obey fear and honor you please teach me to love truly according to your word, for I ask in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

My Genesis

I'm so excited to finally do this. I have been keeping journals since I was a little girl. They either got lost or destroyed and I sometimes just pushed the whole idea behind me.... But, it kept calling me back.

In 2005, I bought this lovely brown hard cover christian journal and since then, Ihave been documenting my prayers, desires, hopes memory verses thats how I began my christian journal and I am excited to share my experiences with everyone.

I hope the more I do this I'll get some structure and be more detailed in sharing my experiences. I will also from time to time, be sharing flashbacks from my old journals. I love God so much and I believe in Him. I hope to share as much as possible, my journey as a Christian and I welcome everyone to contribute or join me, as I desire and strive to build a rich relationship with God.

Allow me to sign out momentarily with this beautiful scripture a personal favorite, and a short prayer.
Hebrews 11v 6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Dear Lord I just want to let you know that I love you and appreciate all you have done for me. I believe that you are real and you love me. Please help me to show my love for you by obeying you, and seeking you DILIGENTLY.
Help me to stay focused on You and please give me a good and godly character that attracts many to you. In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen.