I've been reading the book of James today. I love James, but I always forget how convicting it is. James 3 especially …. In the middle of chapter 4 there is kind of a break when it says,
"Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you."
That feels good. It gives hope. I'm not satisfied with my walk, talk or manner of living when I'm reminded how I'm really supposed to be.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised with that dissatisfaction because I'm always asking God to do for me what He did for King David.
Psalm 139:23-24 "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
I'm just not always expecting it when the "searching my heart time" comes. I'm not always aware of how off - I really am. I think it happens a little bit at a time and before I know it I'm spiritually sluggish and weak in my heart. Praise the Lord I don't have to stay that way!
I love the convicting, comforting power of God's Word. I'm humbled today and I love my God more than ever. He has been so good to me.
Job 23:16 "For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:"
A note from The Beautiful For Thee Editor:
The thoughts presented from Dianne on Choice Silver, come from her personal experience from her bed of affliction. She lives with physical debilitation, every day. Pain and weakness are her constant companions. Her words of wisdom are not the empty babblings of pious Christianity, but truth learned first hand. Her faith is real. Most days, that is all she has to lean on. Because of adversity…she is growing strong in the Lord and she inspires me.
May all who read her thoughts, be blessed and challenged.
Search My Heart
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May I never be content with my life spiritually. The convicting power of the Word is a comfort to me. It tells me My Lord is still with me and concerned about me.
Amen! I agree. I find the conviction of the Word of God very comforting. It means I belong to my Father and He is concerned for me.
We all need to "search our hearts" more.... thanks Dianne for your honesty. Love you soooo much!
I just read this as a start to my day at school, and oh, it was good to be reminded of how God really wants us to be -- searchable and teachable. God is good and He is concerned with the details of our lives.
I needed this today. Sometimes I don't know What's wrong with me. I just know I need something that only the LORD can give me. There is no one on this earth that can search my heart and find all those hidden things that I need or need to change. Only God can. It makes me want to run to Him and cling to Him and it makes me love Him more.
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