Refining..

I thought it would be nice to share a FEW of things the Lord is trying to teach me in my life right now. :) I think it helps to "write" these things down to help keep me accountable and also to get it sorted out. Like most women, there are always a million things running around (in circles, it seems) inside my head, and it definitely helps me to get it out! :D



I feel like most of these are elementary ideas. Because I grew up going to church regularly, I've heard these verses and ideas a million times. It's not until recently (the past few years) that I've really begun to get a hold of what it really means to be a Christian. I'm so thankful for that!!



I'm working on/learning more about:



-getting rid of ALL bitterness. Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. I'll be honest, in some areas of my life, this is a HUGE struggle!! I really need the Lord's help and CANNOT do this on my own.

-the role of women in the church. What, if any, are the freedoms for women to teach/preach?

-taming my tongue! Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips.

-being a good steward. Mostly of money and time. (hmm... should I be on the computer right now???) Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? I'm coming to realize that if we are not good stewards of the things we already have, why would God give us any more? I think that complaining about what we have plays into this as well.

-how much God loves me - no matter what!! Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. There is nothing we can do to make God love us any more or any less!!! For some reason, I feel I have never really grasped this concept. Even today I'm not sure if I can wrap my head around it. Although, I must say, since becoming a mother, I've begun to get a little glimpse of what this means.

-I'm no longer condemned. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. This obviously goes along with the previous point. Sometimes, though, I can't tell if I can't accept Jesus' forgiveness or if I can't forgive myself????

-the (intangible) rewards of giving. I think I may have posted about this in the past. But God is really teaching me a lot about this lately.

So, if you'd like, please share what Jesus is doing in your life!! :)