"Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified." Galatians 2:16 (NKJV)
My whole life, I remember being told, "Pray like it depends on God, but work like it depends on you." I think John Wesley originally said this, and my mom reiterated to our family many times. But I would like to humbly disagree---partially, at least.
To me, the statement is an oxymoron. If I'm praying like it depends on God, then I need to act like I believe He is big enough to handle it...exercising FAITH! I don't know about you, but when I'm acting like I believe God is who He says He is, and that He is capable of whatever I'm asking, that looks different than when I'm trying to "fix" things myself, like it depends on me. I feel sure He is capable of handling whatever I'm willing to give Him!
While I think I understand the premise for this statement---that we should actively pursue Christ through worship, prayer, study, service, and witness---I think the words are misleading. Yes, we should take responsibility for ourselves, but I confess that I try to take care of things myself far too often, taking matters into my own hands.
Are you trusting God with the big things and the little things? Are you really giving it all to Him, or are you praying to Him, but not believing Him to answer? I challenge you to seek Him and Him alone, not the solution to your problems; He's got that covered.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
What is that smell?
Okay, so I think I could write a book with all the crazy things Bill says to me. I think I'll call it, "Most Shocking!" like that tv show. ha, ha.
Anyway, time for Boogieboos to have a bath. He really needed one. He smelled B-A-D. :) Me being myself, I put my nose in his armpit to see how bad it was. Whew! B-A-D. Gross. So, my baby stinks. I told Bill and he said, "He got that from you!"
Ok. Step back. Did he just say I stink? His bride? His helpmate? His lover? His sweetheart? His sugarlump? Stinks?! wHAT!? Hold the phone. I do not smell bad. I smell nice, like flowers and sweetness all wrapped up in a hug. Oh, and by the way, I have smelled some pretty nasty B-O on you, too dear. ;)
To my dismay, Bill responded, "Well, you stink if you go a day without a bath. You said so yourself. I don't stink until I've gone a week without a bath."
Say WHAT?!
First of all, how do you know that? Have you actually gone a week without bathing? GROSS. Second, everybody stinks if they don't bathe daily. Hello? Can I get a "Holla" or an "Amen"? Normal people need to clean themselves daily. Unless I'm crazy and living in some kind of alternate universe. And how dare you say that I smell bad, even if I do! AND don't be so matter of fact about it like, "yeah, he stinks cause of you and i'm all cool and stuff."
Anyway, the conversation was amusing to say the least. I chose not to take offense to Bill's obvious delirium. :)
Anyway, time for Boogieboos to have a bath. He really needed one. He smelled B-A-D. :) Me being myself, I put my nose in his armpit to see how bad it was. Whew! B-A-D. Gross. So, my baby stinks. I told Bill and he said, "He got that from you!"
Ok. Step back. Did he just say I stink? His bride? His helpmate? His lover? His sweetheart? His sugarlump? Stinks?! wHAT!? Hold the phone. I do not smell bad. I smell nice, like flowers and sweetness all wrapped up in a hug. Oh, and by the way, I have smelled some pretty nasty B-O on you, too dear. ;)
To my dismay, Bill responded, "Well, you stink if you go a day without a bath. You said so yourself. I don't stink until I've gone a week without a bath."
Say WHAT?!
First of all, how do you know that? Have you actually gone a week without bathing? GROSS. Second, everybody stinks if they don't bathe daily. Hello? Can I get a "Holla" or an "Amen"? Normal people need to clean themselves daily. Unless I'm crazy and living in some kind of alternate universe. And how dare you say that I smell bad, even if I do! AND don't be so matter of fact about it like, "yeah, he stinks cause of you and i'm all cool and stuff."
Anyway, the conversation was amusing to say the least. I chose not to take offense to Bill's obvious delirium. :)
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