growing pains

2-17-2015

Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

everything that represents an obstacle as i'm seeking to grow in you and to become more like you--throw it away.  we should fix our eyes on God and with determination, run straight for him and towards all that he represents.

the lord is my savior and apart from him i shall not want.  there is nothing beyond him that i need and through him i have all things.  he gives me strength to continue even when i have none, and it is through him that i know myself.

surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, i must say that i must become more aware of the fact that i am a living testimony to the existence of God.

the main thing is that i'm working on prayers because praying is strong and really moves mountains.  this i didn't recognize enough in full as a child.  it's a shame that such was the case.

what do i think i can grow in most--continuing to pursue you through both dialogue and memory of scripture

for all scripture is god-breather, and is useful for teaching rebuking correcting and training in righteousness.

if you love me, keep my commands

i have hidden your word in my heart that i might not sin against you

onward i march towards you