Friday, April 29, 2011

My Hiding Place Ch 9 INS

Ch 9 My hiding place


After reading INS ch 9 I found myself thinking of the things I do in secret. Not that they are bad but are they really things I would be proud of, ok with  or comfortable with people seeing and knowing about me. Then one or two days ago( I don't remember which- not that the day matters) I woke up with the thought of the things I have done in secret- not that I think they are horribly bad and aren't forgiven. But they all made me think of what I have done in secret or others do not know about. Then on page 184 I read in Luke 12:2-3 specifically it says: “ There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.”

Gulp

As I lay in bed under my covers I began really examining my thoughts, secrets and behaviors. Did I really say that do that or think that? Yikes. This is not what I want my like to be remembered for because I'm a Jesus girl I want Him to shine through me and if I think or continue to behave like I have in the way past , ( say yesterday) I will be missing the mark totally.

Thanks to this study I have begun to closely examine my thoughts actions and words BEFORE I send them out of me. I know some of the things in my past I am not proud of and I have asked for forgiveness and am working on forgiving others. Not to mention asking Jesus to show me where the darkness still lays.

AS I laid in bed that's all my mind focused on was what have I done, said or thought that will come forth? Have I dealt with it and what will be my steps for the future. This is a major behavior I need to keep in check.

Some of the passages I found that spoke to me are as follows.

Proverbs 12:22 says “The Lord detests (dislikes something very strongly) lying lips but he delights in men ( and women) who are truthful.

Proverbs 13:3 “ He who guards his lips guards his life but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The one I could not find was So as a man thinketh is where his heart is If you read this and know that scripture would you please share it. Thank you.

 So my connecting to the soul question will forever be , Will what I say think or do e something I am unashamed of when it is seen?


5 comments:

  1. The Word of God is such great accountability! That scripture makes me *gulp* too and desire to walk more purely in my thoughts, deeds, actions, words...

    Great verses you pulled to walk with us, hand-in-hand, leading all the way.

    Thanks!!

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  2. I'm so glad you stopped by and commenting. Its awesome how God speaks to us when we are with him.

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  3. I believe the Lord loves a thinking heart. Someone who is checking in with Him, weighing their actions against His word and seeking His guidance to follow as He directs. You are there, m'dear!

    The only verse I could come up with that kind of matches your quote is the first part of Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he - but in other versions it doesn't really say what I think you're looking for.

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  4. Leah that's it thank you! I can now add that to my list. And thank you for your comment, it gets easier to discover Gods truths when you go in with eyes open.

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  5. Your honesty is so refreshing. Isn't it great how God's word always speaks to us when we need it to affirm what he has already put on our heart? You quoted some of my favorite verses, verses that I too have been convicted to make reality in my life.

    May we all say, think and do only those things that will make God smile.

    Thanks for sharing

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