A Word to the Wise:
Don’t chase after a feeling; chase after nearness to Christ, which will, in turn, make you into the person God created you to be.
Healthy people are formed by countless mundane, even unmemorable, meals. Similarly, some times spent in God’s Word are special. Christ speaks to us or meets us in a uniquely powerful way, becoming a memory we cherish for months, years, or even a lifetime. But not all times in God’s Word are consciously remembered for long periods. Many times spent in God’s Word are like water soaking into the roots of a plant. The water may no longer be visible, but it nourishes and strengthens the plant nonetheless.
We should pray for joyful encounters with Christ through his Word and make efforts to remember what we read. But don’t get discouraged or think you’re doing something wrong if you don’t always have remarkable feelings or conscious memories about every passage. The Lord is pleased every time you seek him through his Word, and he’ll always bless your efforts, even when the blessing isn’t immediately visible (see Isa. 55:10–11).
Blake Glosson, 3.14.24, TGC, Atomic Habits and Bible Intake
Don’t chase after a feeling; chase after nearness to Christ, which will, in turn, make you into the person God created you to be.
Healthy people are formed by countless mundane, even unmemorable, meals. Similarly, some times spent in God’s Word are special. Christ speaks to us or meets us in a uniquely powerful way, becoming a memory we cherish for months, years, or even a lifetime. But not all times in God’s Word are consciously remembered for long periods. Many times spent in God’s Word are like water soaking into the roots of a plant. The water may no longer be visible, but it nourishes and strengthens the plant nonetheless.
We should pray for joyful encounters with Christ through his Word and make efforts to remember what we read. But don’t get discouraged or think you’re doing something wrong if you don’t always have remarkable feelings or conscious memories about every passage. The Lord is pleased every time you seek him through his Word, and he’ll always bless your efforts, even when the blessing isn’t immediately visible (see Isa. 55:10–11).
Blake Glosson, 3.14.24, TGC, Atomic Habits and Bible Intake
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
Wednesday’s Word: Bad Fridays and Good Sundays (Excellent points by Paul Tripp)
Iorg’s Goal for EC is Service (Pray for our New EC President!)
5 Great Ways to Grow Your Leadership (Another gem from Dan Reiland)
The Top 10 Reasons Your Church Struggles to Reach People (Share with your Pastors)
May the Lord bless you as you share Christ and bless others during Passion Week,
Ray
Wednesday’s Word: Bad Fridays and Good Sundays (Excellent points by Paul Tripp)
Iorg’s Goal for EC is Service (Pray for our New EC President!)
5 Great Ways to Grow Your Leadership (Another gem from Dan Reiland)
The Top 10 Reasons Your Church Struggles to Reach People (Share with your Pastors)
May the Lord bless you as you share Christ and bless others during Passion Week,
Ray
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