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Starting a blog keeps popping into my head, but why? What do I have to share with the world? I've had a lot of missteps in my life, and I rely greatly on God's grace, mercy and forgiveness every single day. Does that qualify me to share any of my thoughts on Jesus? Not really but also yes, absolutely.
Isn't that what we are all doing? Every single day, whether we realize it or not, even for unbelievers, we are living in God's grace, forgiveness and mercy. If we are still living and breathing it's because in His infinite power, He chose to let us keep breathing. In fact, it's His breath in our lungs.
Every day I find myself praying, constantly throughout my day. I need God for every little thing. Prayers like 'Lord, keep my family safe today' to 'Father, make these dogs shut up, please.' And that's good, right? That's what we are supposed to be doing. Leaning on God, depending on Him for every single thing because He is our provider.
Philippians 4:6-7 has always been the verse I live by. It says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the Peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guide your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
It's loaded! First of all, be anxious for nothing? NOTHING? I'm anxious about everything. And that's why I love it so much! This verse has taught me that when I'm the most anxious is when I need to close my eyes, quiet my mind and speak my heart to God. Then I stop and I feel it. I feel His peace. I can't even understand how it suddenly calms me in the midst of the storms of life. But I guess that's the part about 'peace that transcends all understanding'.
This was one of the very first bible verses I ever learned. And I was head over heels, smitten with the bible! I couldn't put it down. I read it front to back in just a few weeks. Then I started devotionals and reading Christian Living books. Next, I learned how to study the bible using verse mapping, the Rick Warren Method, Genre studies, Book studies, SOAP and Bible Journaling. I was hooked! And it's the best thing that ever happened to me.
So, maybe I'm not the most qualified bible scholar or theologian or the most upstanding citizen but I know the ins and outs of being an imperfect Christian chasing after the heart of Jesus. So, I figured I might have a few things to share with other Christian women, moms, church goers, and anyone else who has their heart set on fire for Jesus. I don't know where this goes next but stay tuned because I know Jesus has a plan and His plan prevails.
Sincerely,
Amy
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