Transforming Hearts
Yesterday (June 29) at 9:21 p.m. I became a grandmother to a little chap (6lbs-12oz) who's name is Damian Edward. Life is such a wonderful and amazing gift. Mom and baby had a hard time through delivery, and now my son is recovering from stress, and mom and baby are fine.
My assignment from God as grandma to Damian, is found in Psalm 78:4.
"Telling to the generation to come the praises of Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works He has done." Two weeks ago, I started a prayer journal for Damian. Through this process what I have learned is: Interceding on the behalf another lines up my heart with an unconditional love that comes only from Jesus.
I found two interesting thoughts for today that moved my heart completely, which I would like to share. The first one made me sob from the depths of my soul (I believe because I am a grandma.) The second one I am in total agreement with, and just finished writing a paper on a similar topic.
Get out the Kleenex before you watch this video, titled 99 Balloons. I pray God will help me to be positive through my own tough stuff, with a grateful heart no matter what the situation.
As for your heart, the post 5 Stipulations: What It Takes to Be a Bible Student, on Fallen and Flawed, by Demain Farnworth (Managing Editor for Joyce Meyer Ministries) is worth reading. What stood out as I read is that life is not about what we do it is all about what Christ has done for us.
I just finished writing a paper on the transformation of Christ likeness in the church. The article on Fallen and Flawed is right on. We can not change ourselves. Change only comes by faith in the work of Christ on the cross, and God's grace given by His Spirit bringing forth transformation of the heart. It does not take place by what we do, but what Christ has done.
When you read God's word are you building up only knowledge, or is it transforming your heart to be more Christ like?
Pax Robin
Comments
Yes, some day it might be a wonderful gift, but for right now it is changing my heart.
andrea
I too began a prayer journal and a scrap book when they were both born. One is 2 and the other is about to turn 1.
I pray many years of beautiful moments with your family.
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God bless.
Monica
Deb
You write so well and often lead me to such interesting sites and clips.
Thank you for your thought provoking posts!
I feel very loved today--thanks for all of the congrats.
Love Robin
I do feel encouraged today.
I can tell you are progressing in your theological training - it is hard to not write about new insights or thoughts, isn't it? Good reminder about allowing the Word and Christ to transform us. Having knowledge of the Word without the Spirit's working is like having a garage full of tools and not knowing how to use them.
Good post.
wb
As for growing theologically...this month is going to test me in many ways. I am preaching on July 19 and 26...You are right about having a garage full of tools without knowing how to use them...I can not do anything unless the power come from the Holy Spirit. The tools need to be plugged in...LOL
robin
I also really related to this: "When you read God's word are you building up only knowledge, or is it transforming your heart to be more Christ like?" I was studying/writing about this myself just last night.
God bless :)
thanks for the congrats.
Peter it is nice to hear from you. I believe I need to post more on what it means for the church to be formed into Christ likeness.
Baby is so cute. I went to his home tonight and held him. wow talk about different expression! He is such a peanut.
Love to all of you.
I like this too, "life is not about what we do it is all about what Christ has done for us." We have a tendancy to get all caught in trying to do things for God rather than resting in Him and doing the works He created for us to do.
God bless :)
And thank you for the scriptural reminder of our duties as grandparents....
Blessings always,
JoAnn