Hi guys!
The group at Soul Survivor requested that occasionally we post a short Bible passage and some thoughts on it on the blog. You guys can then read, respond, and have a conversation on the blog about the passage, God, and whatever else comes to mind. So here’s a quick trial run.
I’ve picked Psalm 139 as the first Bible passage, because its my favourite psalm and there’s so much in it that can relate to everyone. Read it in your Bible, or on http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%20139&version=NIV. Read the whole thing slowly, then pick a verse (just one!) that really stands out to you. Once you’ve got your verse, take it with you for the rest of the day, write it on a post-it, make it the background on your phone, whatever it takes. Think about it throughout the day and talk to God about why you like it and what you think it may mean.
For me, this morning when we leave for Zambia, the verse that sticks out is: “If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast” (v.9-10). Sorry, that’s two verses! : ) Anyway, check it out. Feel free to post here what your verse is and what you think God might be saying to you. Andy and I will be back in Toton on the 14th August and we’ll contribute more to the conversation then.
Have a great week!
Amy
1 comment:
I read through the Psalm 139 and found it hard to pick my favorite verse; verse 12 and verse 15. After thinking about it for a minute or two I decided that verse 15 'My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the Earth' stood out to me the most.
I think this verse is very significant to all those whom are unsure about whether the direction they are going with their lives is the direction that God has envisioned for them. However,these insecurities, when reading this verse, are swept away because when God 'woven' them and everyone together he knew the fibre of our being. He knew all of our hopes, dreams, ambitions, strengths and weaknesses.
What we should remember when reading Psalm 139 is that God knew where we are going to end up or do with our lives and He is always there as the pillar of support and guidance in our lives. Even if we chose to go down on a different path that God and others close to us envisioned then God still loves us and will be with us where many may not be.
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