Another question that came up for me along the way with a realization was...How can I know the truth?
The realization was that in my own reasoning, I could be fooled....that I am blind by my limitations. So some peace comes with the awareness that the desire for truth must be ever so strong.
Questions and answers.....timing is not always in sync.
How to see the sacred/holy in ordinary moments is my question for today 6 15 10
Today's question which came about from a cd I listened to yesterday by Russell Kelfer, is going to be turned around to go both ways.
What are our expectations of God?
What are God's expectations of us?
Well...when you ask questions, hopefully in time, you will get answers...lol!
So...I am happy to say that I am doing a study on Proverbs which is full of good things. I keep coming back to things like "self-control and wisdom". I had recently bought a book at a local library sale by Russell Kelfer on Proverbs. I looked him up on the internet and found that he has passed on (2000) but the ministry lives on...Discipleship Tape Ministries and that they have lots of downloads as well as cd's, etc. you can order and pay what you feel led to.
I ordered some things and do I feel "blessed". I just needed to get back on track.
I have to shelve the zillions of questions that can be generated about the Bible as I know when I come down to the basics.....most won't be answered in my life time....lol. The basics for me is that it is a miracle to even exist. I have never seen anyone who can speak a person into existence, let alone a tree or lake, etc. The fact that we are here and that the basic building blocks of life exist is incredible when I think about it.
I never feel right "trashing" God as I fully know that without Him, I am nothing nor can do any good thing. I learned through my hard lessons along life's path, that He is the best of the best in me. I am a better person to live with when I am listening to Him than when I am trying to be in control.
I get to feeling over whelmed sometimes because I try to take on more than I can handle. Case in point, political matters. I know that I am limited in what I can do, but tracking all the stuff going on is beyond me....it is God's domain and he has directed various people to be in those areas fighting the good fight.
My areas are in the medical field in caring for the disabled and aged. Tonight I attended a meeting by Disability Rights WI and knew I was doing the right thing. My focus is to be on helping those I can. There are experts to handle the other areas...lol.
Also, how to apply what I am learning to my life in situations.
Also, how to deal with the negatives that come day after day, and when you least want them to.
Another one that is ongoing is.....What is God's will for my life?
I am currently asking "what does it mean to be pure in heart?".