Funny movies keep me going at times as I remember how they made me laugh. One line came to mind while reading the devotional. A pretty blonde enters a singles bar and says "So many men, so little time". I may just be making that up! ha!
We can sometimes cram all of our fears into a little time -- so many fears, so little time. We can let our fears, mostly unfounded and unnecessary fears, rule our lives at times. We fear the silliest things. We fear the "big" fears of life like being alone, losing those close to us, losing our jobs and security, losing our health, etc. What are your fears? So little time on this earth. Fears? I ain't got time for that! Praise God!
Lord, please help us turn our hopes and fears over to you. You are there for us and will lead us into your will.
Teaching Tuesday
Personal theology
This week we were challenged to review our own personal theology. What? A personal theology? Yes. We all have one! Where did you learn yours? From Sunday School? From years of personal study and seeking God? Here is an exercise for you (I already did it for my class!). ;-) Write out your spiritual journey. Some call this a "testimony". It can be as long or as short as you see fit. Put it aside for a day. Read it and answer these questions:
- How do you see God? As protector? Always with us no matter what? Punisher?
- What ideas or images do you have of God? I put things like the cross, the tablet with the ten commandments, etc.
- What things or activities bring you closer to God?
- Are there things in your personal theology that you need to re-evaluate or change?
You have homework. Get er' done! ;-)
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“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” (Eph. 3:20-21 niv).
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