This summer has been quite possibly the best one ever for me. Spending time with my little mister has been absolutely perfect. Growing in the depth of my marriage this summer has been incredible. I've also been challenged a lot this summer spiritually. I have been given opportunities by God to expand my perspective, seeing life and other humans more like God does. It's been humbling, sometimes tearful, sometimes difficult, but it always ends in wisdom. So, in honor of school starting tomorrow, I thought I would summarize my recent journey with little "proverbs."
There is nothing more valuable, more precious, more sacred, more meaningful, than human life, and it needs to be fought for.
"Stop doing wrong and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need." Isaiah 1:16-17
Our hearts must break for the hurting, broken, and downcast, just like Chrits's so that we may know the meaning of love and faith.
"If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God." Luke 11:41
"When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. They cannot pay you back. But God will bless and reward you when his people rise from death." Luk14:13-14
Do not be ashamed of Jesus; he means more than anything else on this earth.
"Everyone will hate you because of me. But if you keep on being faithful right to the end, you will be saved." Mark 13:13
It's not enough to just say we follow Christ; he expects us actually get off our bum and do something.
"If any of you want to be my followers you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me." Mark 8:34
I need to be a treasure for my husband if I expect him to treat me like one.
"A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find!" Proverbs 31:10
I look forward to discovering more of God's wisdom, depending more deeply, and stepping out more boldly for him this year.