Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3)
The scripture mentioned above accurately articulate my sentiment perfectly. On Saturday I started my day early where I retreated at the back of my house to spend time alone in worship, thanksgiving, prayer, and fasting. Due to the fact that I have always dread being at remote places alone. Nonetheless, the thought that came to mind was what if I took a day out of my busy schedule to spend with the Lord, what would happen? Well in answering that question I realized that I was in for a treat. Further, basking in God’s glory for a day was the ultimate reward. Hence, as was said before I retreated to the back of my home that is reserved for guest and decide to spend the day with the Lord. Then I began by reading a book that I was led to read. The entitle ‘Raising Awesome Kids in Troubled Times’ by Sam and Jeri Laing. Coincidently, the scripture in chapter one states in Psalm 127:1 ‘unless the Lord builds the house its builders’ labour in vain.’ Subsequently, who have I allowed to build my house and what materials I have been …show more content…
Consequently, these involve ways of doing, thinking, believing and behaving. However, there was a question in the book that stated “Most of us have something we love must in the world, who or what is it for you? Honestly, my first thought was my family (husband and child) which had revealed my heart and left me with a profound sense of indignation. Whereas the author deposited that Jesus has to be my first love, my life and not a part of it. In reality, this was a wake-up call that rocked my world and called me to repentance. Confirming the fact, that the Lord must be my first love and therefore it must be evident in my actions, thought and behaviour if this is a
The scripture mentioned above accurately articulate my sentiment perfectly. On Saturday I started my day early where I retreated at the back of my house to spend time alone in worship, thanksgiving, prayer, and fasting. Due to the fact that I have always dread being at remote places alone. Nonetheless, the thought that came to mind was what if I took a day out of my busy schedule to spend with the Lord, what would happen? Well in answering that question I realized that I was in for a treat. Further, basking in God’s glory for a day was the ultimate reward. Hence, as was said before I retreated to the back of my home that is reserved for guest and decide to spend the day with the Lord. Then I began by reading a book that I was led to read. The entitle ‘Raising Awesome Kids in Troubled Times’ by Sam and Jeri Laing. Coincidently, the scripture in chapter one states in Psalm 127:1 ‘unless the Lord builds the house its builders’ labour in vain.’ Subsequently, who have I allowed to build my house and what materials I have been …show more content…
Consequently, these involve ways of doing, thinking, believing and behaving. However, there was a question in the book that stated “Most of us have something we love must in the world, who or what is it for you? Honestly, my first thought was my family (husband and child) which had revealed my heart and left me with a profound sense of indignation. Whereas the author deposited that Jesus has to be my first love, my life and not a part of it. In reality, this was a wake-up call that rocked my world and called me to repentance. Confirming the fact, that the Lord must be my first love and therefore it must be evident in my actions, thought and behaviour if this is a