Ok, I'm back, at least for a little while.
Jenna, as part of a New Year's resolution, has outlined spiritual challenges for each month of the year, and invited her readers to join her. I know I need the Spiritual help, and accountability, (not to mention the enjoyment of a challenge ;D !) so I decided to continue on here to relate what I have learned each month.
January's Challenge - Brotherly Love
Jenna's Questions and my Answers about this month's challenge:
"How have you blessed the person that you chose to love this month?"
Well, to be honest, I don't know if I even did. I tried my best to show them love, respect, thoughtfulness in the face of unkindness, and cheerfulness, but I truly do not know if they even noticed.
"What bible verses on love encouraged you?"
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." 1 John 4:8
This verse really challenged me. If I do not love my fellow human beings, how can I truthfully say I love God ?! If I do not love those around me, do I love God?
"Has anything really blessed you, and do you have any thoughts to share on the challenge?"
Wow. I guess I have been blessed while seeing how the Lord has enabled me to 'love' my person this month - at least in action, if not yet truly from the heart (but we're working on that!!). I have been blessed with how He has helped me to have a good attitude, and how comparitively 'easy' it has been for me to not strike back when I have been hurt.
The devil has really been working on me though. This, I'll admit, is a tough area for me - to love everyone equally. Yesterday, the first day after the 'challenge' was over, he really got me good. In a moment of irritation, I lashed out at the person during a situation in which I felt I was not being treated 'fairly'. It was inexcusable, and as soon as it happened, (this is almost unreal, I know) I could almost hear Satan laughing in the background. I pray the Lord will help me overcome this still!!
Thank you, Jenna, for being a Godly sister, and using your blogging talents to point your readers Upward - to a better Life!
1 comment:
Thank you Kyrie, for joining the challenge with me and keeping ME accountable too! I will pray for you as you continue to show love to "your person" and I would covet your prayers on my behalf as well:)
Love your Sister in Christ,
Jenna
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