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| I want to hear from God in specific matters but I think I am not doing what it takes.
Early in my walk with God I realized my plans are not his plans and that his are better. So I purposed to always seek his face before any important (or not) decisions.
God thought that since Abraham was his friend, He could not keep his plans hidden from him. He spoke to Moses and to the prophets. To Israel, God presented himself as a true God since he can and does announce the future before it happens. And I think God still does want that kind of communication and relationship.
But what was the prerequisite for Israel to hear the word of God themselves? Cleansing, purfication, sanctification. I know Christ ripped the curtain and we now have free access to the throne of God by His blood. I am not talking about sacrifices, strict rules and the constant fear of being stricken dead. But I think cleansing and being set aside is still required. It's more than just "our sins are a wall of separation from God". I think it's a deeper dimension that includes those things that are not sin in themselves. Things that can distract, cheapen, waste my time, energy and attention. I can point to a lot of those things in my life. That is probably why the people who had the most amazing lives and impact in the lives of others were people who were REALLY set aside. I wish I had that kind of relationship with God.
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| Well Well Well, there might be a way to get on xanga after all... :)
This is my fourth year in C. First month is almost over and I have already seen the provision and protection of God.
On my first week I was sick, almost broke, cohabited with rats, and always compared everything with the past experinces. I decided I should not compare anymore and just take it all in as it comes, a new beginning God led me into. The Lord also graciously healed me and gave me friends and peace and joy about being here. I got out of that apartment and although I currently cohabitate with 4 other girls and quite a number of cockroaches, it is all better now :) I received favor at work as well and teaching is going great so far. Isn't that a beautiful list of blessings? Our God is an awesome God.
I am grateful for prayers and encouragement. Turn your thoughts about me into prayers for protection and a useful stay for the kingdom.
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| Like Adi said... there'a always a first. And I really hope it's a last as well. I got pneumonia, although I took antibiotics and immune system boosters. I am grateful that I don't feel really sick and I am looking forward to God's healing touch. Coughing since March is quite a tiring thing. I quit my job and I am enjoying this state of looking forward to what is next. I am still waiting to see what doors will open for returning to Ch. Whatever it is, I pray that the Lord will lead me on the path He designed for me. Until then, I will be teaching English and finishing my master's graduation paper. I spent Easter with my parents out in the country. We had beautiful weather, BBQs, visited family and friends, and I got to drive for the first time since I got my license :) I definitely need to practice more in a safer place than Bucharest. | | |
| I wanted to start actually with "My life is a soap opera" but then it wouldn't serve you because I wouldn't really be able to tell it all. If someone ever makes a movie, I bet they'd be making money. It would be something between comedy and drama. That's why I haven't been watching TV in months. Which is bad in my job. Several times lately I heard: "Whhhhaaaatt???? You don't know who X iiiisssss??????" However, I learn all kinds of secr...ahem! information, learn what's about to come before it happens, chat with VIPs and diplomats on a daily basis, and all the while my personal life is more dramatic than I can remember ever having been. But enough with the teasing, I really can't tell ;) I want to know who is my faithful Vaslui reader. Or this blog's at least. Identify yourself! | | |
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