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Today I decided that I must be more dedicated in my walk with God. For me, this means dedicating more time to studying God's word, worshipping the Lord, praying, and perhaps giving up some of the things that I love the most.
I love the Lord with all of my heart, but sometimes I think to myself, "Emma...you love the Lord, yet how have you shown that today?" Yes the Lord knows that I love him, he knows that I am so grateful for the sacrifices that he has made for me, yet I fail daily to give him the devotion that I really should.

I think back to the times in my life that have been the hardest. The breakup of my parents marriage, my brother going to prison, the poison pen letters purposely intended to cause me pain and suffering, and I think "wow Lord...you got me through those!" I can never be thankful enough to the Lord for what he has done for me, because I know from personal experience how lost I was without him. It is times like this where I just want to praise his name forever...

"I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise in my mouth shall continually be... ."

What is it for me to give up a few hours of my time to study Gods word? To pray? To just sit quietly in the presence of my saviour? It's nothing compared to the wondrous gift of eternal life that he has given to me!

When somebody gives you a great gift, you don't just hide it in a corner and never consider it again...you are overwhelmed and filled with joy...not to mention incredibly thankful. I really want to jump up and down and praise my Lord right now... i'm so priveledged... i'm going to heaven, and I love the Lord with all of my heart. Not only do I love him, I want to involve him in every aspect of my life, and consult him continually, asking him to lead me and to guide me, as a shepherd tends to his sheep.

God bless
Emma

posted: 10/16/2006 01:27pm by emmalea View: Backlinks, Permalink Total Views: 3321 ShortURL: http://christianblog.com/a7a3 Category: General	Print This Blog Entry
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Author: emmalea
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Wow Emma that could have been me writing your post! You reflect my heart so well... i know it is not enough that i have gone thru all i have and am still standing...Father let me know once that even tho i said i quit, i can't take anymore that i did not turn and walk away from Him. But this Sunday i was prophesied over that i have dug my feet in the ground and stood strong on the defensive against the attack of the enemy but it was now time to move and go on the offensive. I have to also do as you have stated and labor to grow closer. It is not easy for some of us to give up our time doing something else to focus on Him. Which is why we have to labor to do it till it becomes natural. I decided yesterday to go to our church probably 3 days a week while my daughter is a school and worship and pray. I also decided to start at night having a small worship, devotional, prayer time with her and train her up better than i did my boys...
Maybe we could do some form of accountability thing together or a group if others want to...

Blessings To You,
Tia

Lord keep me in your will so I won't be in your Way!

Posted 10/16/2006 02:06pm
Author: prasnhym

Emma,

Powerful testimony! Great conviction! It is encouraging to see you (and Tia!) with such a strong will to serve and please the Lord. This is so much an important part of the fellowship here - to see the Holy Spirit energizing others and thus energizing yourself. Thank you so much and keep on!

Grace to you,
clayonyeyes

Posted 10/17/2006 11:29am
Author: clayonmyeyes

Tia...isn't God wonderful? You're very right when you say its hard for us to give up things for God...particularly our time, but I know how important it is!
I think it's great that you plan to start spending you devotional time with your daughter also, it's very important to encourage children. My dad always used to sit by my bedside and pray with me each night, it's one of the things that I remembered most when I went through a bit of a stormy time...and the thoughts of my childhood really helped me to get back on track.
I'll be praying for you and your family,
God bless you!

Posted 10/20/2006 03:01pm
Author: emmalea

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