When our son, Ron first learned to write, he cut a square of cardboard, folded it in half and wrote, “Holy Bible” on the outside. Inside he wrote, “Get your life from Jesus.” As he handed it to Kevin he said, “Here’s a Bible for you, Dad.” We stared at each other, amazed that Ron had summarized the gist of the Bible in four words. Don’t you think kids often have a fresher understanding of spiritual things than we adults?
One of my favorite words of encouragement from the Word is Isaiah 30:18:
“Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him.”
Do you have a favorite Scripture, one you turn to again and again when you need to “get some life from Jesus?” If so, please share it, and lift someone up today with some wonderful words of life...
Thanks!
Jen
One of my favorite words of encouragement from the Word is Isaiah 30:18:
“Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him.”
Do you have a favorite Scripture, one you turn to again and again when you need to “get some life from Jesus?” If so, please share it, and lift someone up today with some wonderful words of life...
Thanks!
Jen
That's so special about your son. I do agree, they see things freshly.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple I like. I used to really enjoy Revelation 12:19 but now I think of 2 Timothy 2:7 a lot.
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind."
What a precious memory, Jeanette! And this morning here's a verse the Lord laid on my heart: I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus. Phil.3:8 Do I consider my writing a loss compared to knowing Jesus? I certainly want it to be! But still working on getting to that point!
ReplyDeleteI have several, but here is one that helps me know my responsiblities as a Christian.
ReplyDelete"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various form..." 1 Peter 4:10
I love your son's insightfulness. Just wonderful to hear!
Dear Jessie:
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent source of encouragement. YOU need to be fearless, raising 3 boys-- HA!
Bless you,
Jen
Jody:
Wow, I need this above my computer where i write. Thanks for sharing it.
Blessings,
Jen
Eileen:
Yes, so true. Am i serving others with my gifts, or serving myself? I read so often, "write for your audience, not to show off your skill."
Thanks for your wisdom,
Jen
Great post! My life verse is Galations 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." I have to remind myself of that that through Christ I am free from fear, from worry, from the evil one! I love freedom.
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 41:10 always speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like when Jesus tells the disciples to take courage!
~ Wendy
How lovely. Children are amazingly intellegint about what counts.
ReplyDeleteI'm fond of Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
It's especially poignant since the Israelites have just been exiled, killed, and even resorted to cannibalism during the siege of Jerusalem.
I know no matter what life throws my way, God has plans for me to give me a hope and a future.
Have a lovely day!
This is quite awesome about your son! You are right, children do have a fresher understanding of God than we do as adults.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scripture is Genesis 3:16.
smooches,
Larie
My favorite-- Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 because I tend to run ahead of him all the time and forget to listen.
ReplyDeleteOne of many, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
ReplyDeleteOut of the mouth of babes, yes?
Loved reading everyone's scriptures too.
Wendy: I love Is. 41:10, too. I need courage every minute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Jen
Jill: I didn't realize the background of that verse! Wow, we've never been THAT bad off!
Thanks for sharing,
Jen
Larie: You are a godly woman and sweet wife and mommmy. Thanks for sharing,
Jen
Terri: Do I hear you on this! My plans, my ways, my ideas are all me trying to take God's place.
Thanks for sharing,
Jen
Karen: I love that one, too. So comforting.
Yes, the babie are wise!
Thanks for sharing,
Jen
Lighthouse Prayer: It would be an honor to pray for your requests-- I'm on my way to your blog right now!
ReplyDeleteJen
Sherrinda:
ReplyDeleteSorry, didn't mean to leave you out, dear!
I love Gal. 5:1, too, in fact the whole book of Galatians is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing,
Jen