so for a while now, since january 1, 2014, ive been transcribing five verses a day into my handwritten bible NIV from the physical typed up and pretty copy. but it always seemed like there was something missing and that transcribing alone fails to constitute as feel bible study. in sunday school we learned the "fast food devotionals" method (cred: hend and anita). 5 verses/day. 15 min or so--even during breakfast or the morning shower, or whatever. allowing the holy spirit to press a singular verse upon your heart. interpreting the verse. and applying it to THAT day. on sunday, may 12, 2014, here was mine.
the story of joseph in the house of potiphar made me think of my own role in my house. if josephs righteousness was smiled on by God and he was helped helped because of it, i think in striving to be more like God, only blessings will result. thats not to say that _only_ good things will happen, since trials/tests will always be a part of life and mistakes lead to bad things, but itll be better? plus, life as a slave cant be that great, even as the head of the captain of the guard's right hand man bc im sure joseph would have preferred being at home with his dad and the sheep or something. yet he isnt mentioned as a complainer, but as a guy who still worked hard (probably with a smile) in spite of the situation.
so for application... well, potiphar saw God was helping joseph. i hope people will see that God has been helping me too. as a long termish thing, if im congratulated on graduating and stuffs, ill be sure to verbally express how thankful i am for my family and Gods support/blessings in my "achievements."
more short termish for today, im going to help be my moms right hand and wash the dishes without being told/with a smile. its mothers day and if joseph could do it as a slave, i can do it as a free daughter in my own parents house.
to my sunday school teachers: thanks for teaching this to us. like a camel endeavoring to enter through the eye of a needle, i know my journey isnt going to be an easy one. my journey to know god. and to grow in my walk. but this is a start! ive always wanted to blog but ive always failed to find a proper reason for it. in blogging, maybe my insights will help someone else and encourage them in their walk too, though! and this way, i will have a very tangible record of my intake of soul food.
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