Father, looking back I cannot help but note how greatly blessed I am. I see Your mighty arm guiding me, sustaining me, protecting me and sometimes plain holding me up…but You have always been with me. Thank You, Father. Then looking ahead I have the utmost of faith in that You will always be there – You are faithful and my trust is firmly placed in You – for nothing can separate me from Your love. (Romans 8:31-39)
2 Timothy 2:16-19 (<< click here)
Lord, mulling over this passage I realize that, beyond my proclamation from the pulpit, I don’t have a whole lot of opportunity to get into theological discussions. I’ve done so some with Massey and Dad… and our regular Bible study at church would apply. I truly strive to abide by the precept of avoiding “worthless, foolish talk.”
Good, solid theological discussion is important and is beneficial. I guess I struggle with processing everything quickly. In my mind I have to think things through. I am firm in my faith but to be able to articulate why I believe or to be able to immediately back up those beliefs with scripture is difficult for me. Even here at this point I am very methodical as I write.
Of course, after almost 5 months of blogging my journal entries, it is obvious that I do think, that You, Lord, have enabled me to communicate what You have laid on my heart and basically it was all theological in nature. I do proclaim Your truth every week from the pulpit and have done so for more than 13 years now. So I am not incapable by any means.
Lord, help me to stand strong for You. When I am called upon to defend my faith may I do so with confidence, and with Your help, may I do so with accuracy. Amen.
Nov 9th, Mon, 5:03 am
