Nestee Plunge revisited for discussion
I wrote the Take the Nestee Plunge on December 31 at 2:27 pm less than 2 hours before I found out no more salary until we sold something. And since, well the Nestee plunge has become more difficult, and these are the times I desperately need the quiet time. So I am glad I have disciplined myself and dedicated myself to these times. Even though they have been harder to do lately and I have missed a couple of days, if I did not have the habit, then I would most likely not have started it now.
One thing that's been difficult has been the heart. I have not felt the same want and desire. It seems like whenever I feel I have something whipped it whips me. I don't know if that makes sense. How bout I put it like this, whenever I speak about the good I have been doing, bad is likely to follow. Almost every time, and it is not always externally, sometimes it is the internal struggle I face. I get too lax, prideful or lazy. It's like, yeah, look at me, I've got it all under control, and whoosh goes the rug. Anyone else have similar experiences?
It's why I like Ephesians 6:10-20
10 A final word: Be strong with the Lord's mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. 12 For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.
13 Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared.* 16 In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.* 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.
I can't pray this enough, because even though we may act like we are alone there are things going on we aren't aware of. So I must be prepared at all times, now it doesn't say take your sword and go fight, but to defend yourself. You don't have to fight a fight that was already won for you. But you must be ready for each day as it is now, and not tomorrow. Tomorrow has already been decided, I just have to wake up. So I can see what it has to offer and what I have to offer it.
One thing that's been difficult has been the heart. I have not felt the same want and desire. It seems like whenever I feel I have something whipped it whips me. I don't know if that makes sense. How bout I put it like this, whenever I speak about the good I have been doing, bad is likely to follow. Almost every time, and it is not always externally, sometimes it is the internal struggle I face. I get too lax, prideful or lazy. It's like, yeah, look at me, I've got it all under control, and whoosh goes the rug. Anyone else have similar experiences?
It's why I like Ephesians 6:10-20
10 A final word: Be strong with the Lord's mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. 12 For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.
13 Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared.* 16 In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.* 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.
I can't pray this enough, because even though we may act like we are alone there are things going on we aren't aware of. So I must be prepared at all times, now it doesn't say take your sword and go fight, but to defend yourself. You don't have to fight a fight that was already won for you. But you must be ready for each day as it is now, and not tomorrow. Tomorrow has already been decided, I just have to wake up. So I can see what it has to offer and what I have to offer it.
posted by JC Boggeman | 1:42 PM
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Wish you were around to have coffee with or chat or whatever. would be nice.
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