Thursday, June 2, 2011

Lesson Learned

God is trying to teach me a valuable lesson. I can hear the Holy Spirit saying, "No No!" in the same tone I would use with Madeley.

I actually talked to my students today about not gossiping. I don't want them to use my classroom as grounds to talk freely. I try to set a good example for them, and I hope they can see that. But sometimes, I find myself doing things I would tell them not to do. I currently have three major downfalls/sins that I am attempting to resolve. I want to repent. I want to ask forgiveness and ask God to help me change.

1. I do gossip. I know better.
2. I am WAY too negative at times. Negative Nancy. Debbie Downer. Sarcastic Sue. Irritated Irma. You get the picture. I would like to be a much more pleasant, enjoyable person. You know those people... the ones that couldn't hide the Holy Spirit if they tried. Sweet, joyful, wonderful people.
3. Speeding. 4 more days on highway 35. 4 more days to overcome and repent of this sin.

These three things are haunting me. Really, I just need to drop to my knees and pray that the Lord will take control of my tongue and my right foot. This may sound funny, but I am serious. I'm working on it. I need to go to church on Sunday. I wouldn't doubt it if the preacher talked about gossiping, negativeness, and speeding. God knows what He's doing when it comes to sermons. Well, when it come to everything. And I won't be the only one in the congregation thinking the preacher is talking to me.

I found a few verses I think I'll hold onto for now. They're from The Message. I rarely turn to The Message (I'm an NIV girl), but it's appropriate.

Psalms 112
Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear God,
Who cherish and relish his commandments,
Their children robust on the earth,
And the homes of the upright—how blessed!
Their houses brim with wealth
And a generosity that never runs dry.
Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people—
God's grace and mercy and justice!
The good person is generous and lends lavishly;
No shuffling or stumbling around for this one,
But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.
Unfazed by rumor and gossip,
Heart ready, trusting in God,
Spirit firm, unperturbed,
Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,
They lavish gifts on the poor—
A generosity that goes on, and on, and on.
An honored life! A beautiful life!
Someone wicked takes one look and rages,
Blusters away but ends up speechless.
There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.


I would love to be this good, this generous, this holy. Only God can get me there... that's for sure!!

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Madeley and her Daddy



Madeley and Mommy



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