“How did I manage to mess up one more time?
This pattern seems to be the story of my life.
Should have learned this lesson by the thousandth time.”
Often, I find myself relearning some of the same old lessons. We are creatures of habit. I don't know about you, but I need reminders in my life to help keep me going in the right direction. A scripture verse or inspirational quote helps keep my focus on Christ.
Day by day, step by step, they become words to live by.
Before I moved, I had quotes posted throughout my house to encourage me to stay on track in my daily life. Quotes from a mentor, a poem, a Scripture verse, a passage from a book… words that inspired me were posted on the mirror in my bathroom, at work, as bookmarks, and even in my wallet. Today, I am challenged to get those quotes back up and in my line of sight. Here is my new addition to the collection:
"…that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,
that the repenting soul is the victorious soul,
that to have nothing is to possess all,
that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,
that to give is to receive,
that the valley is the place of vision.”
- from “The Valley of Vision,” author unknown
Let Psalm 119:33 (Message) be our prayer: “God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!”
written by Rebecca Grinder
I hear that Becca...I think having those reminders around us all the time is key...
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy 6:7-9 (New International Version)
7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
And from this verse (above) I see that God agrees with you :)