I forgot to mention last time, in all that craziness, I went to the Michigan version of the DMV (they just do Secretary of State here) to register my car and get a new license. That was a fun time. :P Had to use old address because at the time I didn't have two proofs of the new address. oy. So As soon as I get those I'll need to go get them fixed.
Exciting news we found out yesterday. We're expecting a Little! :) I'm so nervous and excited. Trying not to let all my "what if" fears take over.
I think I'm coming down with something. Coughing and sniffly. Been taking my vitamins and everything. Hope it doesn't stay long. :/
I feel horrible, because I haven't been in the Bible much lately. I know I need it. I should have it upstairs and snatch Hubby's laptop for keeping up there since he almost never uses it... It's so much prettier up there with the windows out to the yard and trees and whatnot. :p
I have read a few chapters in Proverbs over the last week. I figure if nothing else, maybe a chapter of proverbs a day would be good. Full of wisdom and practical help in there. But not really something I'm ready to delve into blogging about. I have a hard enough time with Hebrews! Maybe it's because I want it to be good and I care too much what someone else will think if I do a bad job. Maybe I feel like I should be good at digging deeper into it, but I know I'm not... I'm not really sure what my issue is, but I want to overcome it and get past it.
Hebrews 5:7
"During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission."Jesus was passionate in his prayers and requests to God. He knew he was to be sacrificed to atone for us and called out with tears. Crying. Sobbing. I'm sure he didn't WANT to go through massive pain and suffering and anguish. I'm sure he didn't want to have to humanly go through the sacrifice. I'm sure the thought of being separated from God for that time he was atoning for us was the worst thing he could think of. But he did it anyway. In Luke 22:42 he prays "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
So according to Hebrews, Jesus was heard because of his reverent submission. In the concordance it also has "godly fear" as a definition of the word.
God heard his desperate cries because he was submitted. He was under God's authority. He was willing to do what the Father told him to do. God didn't give him what he asked for "take this cup from me," but he heard his heart. He was sent an angel to strengthen him in the next verse.
I'm so glad Jesus did that. That he was submitted to his Father. That he was obedient. He atoned that I might have that access to the throne of grace and approach it with confidence (heb 4:16). I would be hopeless without him.
That I would be so obedient and submissive to the Lord. We get away with so much more than we should. We lose sight of what a huge sacrifice He made because of his love.
Lord, keep my perspective focused on you. Redirect my path when I lose sight of what is truly important. Let me know you more so I can better understand what you have for me so I can be obedient to you. I love you and want my life to please you!
I'm genuinely so happy about your little!!! Ginormous congrats :D
ReplyDeleteAnd don't be hard on yourself - Hebrews is HARD, just from what I've seen you already write with... I'm curious to see what I'll come up with in that book.. haha I think the very first and most important step for me blogging is exactly what you just said - time to stop worrying about what others think and really put everything at stake and lay out your vulnerabilities... It's what is bringing immense healing for me... and write for YOU, not for anyone else. It helps :)
Your prayer at the end was beautiful and heartfelt... I love you buddy!! I hope you feel better soon!! I've enjoyed our chat via cell phones tonight :D I know if we weren't both so Amish-wanna-be's, we would have just called each other.. but alas, we suck. haha ;)
That's a great point. To write for me and no one else. I'll try to work on that. :)
ReplyDeleteI love you too!
I absolutely enjoyed our chat too! You made me LOL HARD at the "amish/we suck" statement hahahaha!!! Thanks! (still giggling)
Thank you so very much for encouraging me to start this blog. It's been great accountability thus far. Not that I've kept up with it daily (or even weekly sometimes?), but it really helps me. :)