-Reflection question: The history and background is getting a little overwhelming for me. But I'm sensing that in the midst of all of this, God is inviting Jeremiah and the people to keep listening for his guidance. What leading have you felt from God as you've been reading the book of Jeremiah?
I have to agree that the history is a bit overwhelming as well as trying to keep everyone straight from everyone else. During the time in reading Jeremiah, I have felt him trying to lead me in a direction where I find myself thinking twice when I have judgmental thoughts. It doesn't always work that my thoughts change, and I do catch myself having them but it's a start at least, I think, that I know they're judgmental. I could, however, use his guidance when I am irritated and frustrated with others actions.
ReplyDeleteJeremiah was a godly man, and It is my desire to be a godly woman of faith, I think God is speaking to me to be more obedient in my walk with Him, and more consistent in my prayer life, I know God wants me to praise Him for the small blessings, and not just the major blessings in life. I want to better reflect Christ in myself by having a good attitude and a positive demeanor, that encompass the fruit of the spirit as portrayed by my actions.
ReplyDeleteAs I have been reading Jeremiah what keeps coming to me is that God wants me to love and serve him. He wants me to praise him and show his love for others. Jeremiah was a very devoted man. He served God for many years. He was in grave danger many times because of his actions. I need to be braver in my witnessing to others about God. It is sometimes hard to do in certain situations. But as I get older I think I am braver. I need to devote more time to bible study and prayer in my life.
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