Today I had a revelation on something that I have had revelations on in the past, but this time it hit me a little harder than it has before. I have once again had to be reminded of the trust and joy we receive from the lord every day. I am so tired of having too many expectations from people and then not receiving all that I expected. I was reminded today that people, no matter how great, will not be able to completely fulfill me with the perfect love that Christ gives me all the time and no matter how much I try I can never give anyone else perfect love. God commands us to love like Jesus, and even though we can't be quite like him, he is always by our side helping us become more like him every day until the day we can be with him and the father forever.
1 John 4:8 says "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love" That is such a great verse because it reminds us that even though we know we cant be the perfect love we have to always be as loving as possible because that will help us know God more. 1 John 4:9: By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him.
When it comes to trusting God, it is one of the hardest things to do as easy as it sounds in theory. I have been reading Job lately and it has really helped me learn and come to grips with the fact that just because I think I'm being faithful, obedient, and trusting in God that doesn't mean the outcome is a life of riches. Job was very obedient to God, but even though this was true he had to go through some of the toughest tests and tragedy any man has ever had to go through. Job exemplifies true faithfulness in my eyes and I want to learn from his experiences. God, I know its not going to always be easy no matter how much my heart is in you or no matter how much I obey you. I want to go through trials that make me grow and learn more about you and if I am really a man of God I will keep you by my side when all I want to do is turn my back and go the other way. Job lived a life with alot of pain, but put everything in the lord because he would do anything for the end reward. Help me to strive every day to get closer so I will never leave.
Here We Go...
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Hi Dan!
The hard lesson I am learning about love is that being friendly is not the same as truly loving. God is showing me that I can become unlovely quickly when someone disappoints me or hurts someone I care about. I am good at being friendly, but not so great at being a friend who loves at all times (ouch!). The great news is that God is still at work in me perfecting me until Jesus comes again. See you in a couple of weeks!
Love you! See you in 5 days :)!!
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