"We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
(Demolish evil thoughts and let God transform and renew your mind)
"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere." Ephesians 6:18
(Pray all the time!!!)
"No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
(What God requires: to do right, love mercy, and walk humbly)
"Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in your confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." Romans 12:11-12
(Never be lazy and PRAY)
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." Philippians 4:6
(Don't worry and PRAY)
"...let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses...let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious Go.d There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most." Hebrews 4:14b-16
(Hold firmly, He understands our weaknesses, Come boldly to receive mercy and find grace)
"For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God." Hebrews 7:19
(better hope-->Draw near to God)
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Remove the Veil
Today started off by me waking up at the crack of dawn for some odd reason (got to love the internal alarm clock). I really did not want to get out of bed because I was thinking of how nice it was just to lay there in my nice comfortable bed with soft sheets. (Thank you God for blessing me with it :) However, I did not because I needed my day to start.
As I was looking through some old papers, I came across some from Sunday school last summer when we were doing Lectio Divina. The way we did Lectio Divina was by reading three different versions or translations of the same passage, which was provided for us. Then, we would split up in to smaller groups (4-6 people) and have some one read the first version out loud. And we were suppose to circle/underline a word that really stood out to us. Next, some one read the second version and we were suppose to circle/underline a phrase that stood out to us and give a sentence or two why. Lastly, a person would read the third version and we would think and share 'what can I take away from this passage' and 'what can I do this week that brings glory to God'. (I did not think I would like this but after a couple times doing it I really did.)
This particular passage is from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. The first version is New International Version and the word that caught my eye was "transformed". The second version is New Living Translation and the phrase(s) that stood out to me were: "people's minds were hardened", "this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ", "their hearts are covered with that veil", "we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord", and "we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more". Any body at any time can have a harden heart but it is through and in Christ that they are soften. Let God soften your heart so you can be a mirror that reflects the glory of the Lord. The last version is English Standard Version and what stood out from this version was "we have such a hope, we are very bold" and "we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another". Moses put a veil over his face so the people from Israel would not be able to see the glory fading away. Don't be like Moses and put on a veil in front of others. Instead let your light shine! The word "transformed" really got me thinking especially lately since I feel that I have been and am being transformed by God.
By my questions still are:
-To what degree are you being transformed?
-Are you letting God soften your heart or remove the veil to be transformed to the fullest?
As I was looking through some old papers, I came across some from Sunday school last summer when we were doing Lectio Divina. The way we did Lectio Divina was by reading three different versions or translations of the same passage, which was provided for us. Then, we would split up in to smaller groups (4-6 people) and have some one read the first version out loud. And we were suppose to circle/underline a word that really stood out to us. Next, some one read the second version and we were suppose to circle/underline a phrase that stood out to us and give a sentence or two why. Lastly, a person would read the third version and we would think and share 'what can I take away from this passage' and 'what can I do this week that brings glory to God'. (I did not think I would like this but after a couple times doing it I really did.)
This particular passage is from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. The first version is New International Version and the word that caught my eye was "transformed". The second version is New Living Translation and the phrase(s) that stood out to me were: "people's minds were hardened", "this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ", "their hearts are covered with that veil", "we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord", and "we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more". Any body at any time can have a harden heart but it is through and in Christ that they are soften. Let God soften your heart so you can be a mirror that reflects the glory of the Lord. The last version is English Standard Version and what stood out from this version was "we have such a hope, we are very bold" and "we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another". Moses put a veil over his face so the people from Israel would not be able to see the glory fading away. Don't be like Moses and put on a veil in front of others. Instead let your light shine! The word "transformed" really got me thinking especially lately since I feel that I have been and am being transformed by God.
By my questions still are:
-To what degree are you being transformed?
-Are you letting God soften your heart or remove the veil to be transformed to the fullest?
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