I have been taking a LONG time to work through the book of Colossians. The plan is to take my time, but to try to gather as much as possible from the text. I anticipated taking, about six weeks to cover four chapters, but after four weeks and finding myself still in Chapter 1, I have decided that it will take longer than I anticipated. No problem.
One of my favorite parts of the book of Colossians is the book of Colossians. My favorite verse is Col 2:8; I love Col 1:17-18; the prayers of Paul are both educational and uplifting. Chapter 3 tells me how to develop as an individual and Chapter 4 shows Paul's love for his friends. It truly is a wonderful book.
I find Paul's prayer for the church at Colosse to be fascinating. When I see what he prayed for them, it causes me to reflect on my prayers for others. Often we pray and ask for generic, general requests, such as "help them to be healthy." Nothing wrong with asking for good health, but Paul was focused on the primary need: spiritual growth and in asking, he was specific. He asked for three specific things: (1) an increasing knowledge of the will of God; (2) that they would walk rightly; (3) that their faith would be strengthened. I read the verses and say to my self, " I need to pray that for myself, even as I pray that for others."
During this time of transition, I have sought to improve my walk and communication with my God. Paul's example and admonition is helping me to see the weaknesses in my life that need to be remedied. Eventually I may get to Chapter 2; for now, Chapter 1 is just loaded with material that I need to study in more depth.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
What a Trek!
Well, we have been BUSY the last few weeks. After Christmas, we had the opportunity to move to the parsonage at the church we attend. The pastor has his own house, so the house was empty. It has been such a huge blessing. My in-laws were a wonderful help as we moved the belongings from their house and the storage shed. It was a long, yet fruitful week of work. Then came the arranging of furnishings. Even that has gone well. It has been so amazing to see God work during the transition.
One of the great things about the move is that the kids and I went from a 25 minute commute to school to a 45 second walk across the parking lot. Of course, now Bec has the drive to and from work. Oh well, someone has to sacrifice.
Basketball season is well under way. It is VERY odd this year, not being on the sideline. I have been able to attend most of the kid's games. They are both improving.
Currently, we are waiting on God to see what He has planned for our future. In the meantime, it is good to work in the school, even part-time. The kids are great to work with, so that makes it even better. Many of the students will be out next week participating in a basketball tournament in SC. That should be exciting for them.
Another exciting thing that has come about is that I was asked to go to BJU to recruit teachers for next year. That was completely unexpected. I have been thrilled at the opportunities that God has made available to me this year. I was able to attend the Leadership Conf. in the fall and now I get to take a recruiting trip. These are blessings that are difficult to explain. I have a great love for both of these activities. God is so very wonderful.
This year I want to do some book studies for my devotional reading. I am currently in Colossians, and will be for some time. It is a wonderful book that is full of practical teaching. I am looking forward to what God desires to teach me.
Sayanora
One of the great things about the move is that the kids and I went from a 25 minute commute to school to a 45 second walk across the parking lot. Of course, now Bec has the drive to and from work. Oh well, someone has to sacrifice.
Basketball season is well under way. It is VERY odd this year, not being on the sideline. I have been able to attend most of the kid's games. They are both improving.
Currently, we are waiting on God to see what He has planned for our future. In the meantime, it is good to work in the school, even part-time. The kids are great to work with, so that makes it even better. Many of the students will be out next week participating in a basketball tournament in SC. That should be exciting for them.
Another exciting thing that has come about is that I was asked to go to BJU to recruit teachers for next year. That was completely unexpected. I have been thrilled at the opportunities that God has made available to me this year. I was able to attend the Leadership Conf. in the fall and now I get to take a recruiting trip. These are blessings that are difficult to explain. I have a great love for both of these activities. God is so very wonderful.
This year I want to do some book studies for my devotional reading. I am currently in Colossians, and will be for some time. It is a wonderful book that is full of practical teaching. I am looking forward to what God desires to teach me.
Sayanora
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