Would you believe that we are more than half way through our study of Experiencing God? Four more weeks to go and then we can break to enjoy the holiday season. And, wouldn't it be nice if you could share some of the things you've learned with your family and friends during the holidays? Even better than that if they could see a noticeable difference in you without you even having to say a word about it?
I'll share the testimony that I had mentioned once before. I was in a situation at home where a pretty intense conversation had begun to brew between me and some others. Initially, I started to feel defensive and slightly angry. In this conversation certain people where accusing me of being a certain way, acting a certain way or if nothing else--coming across a certain way and I didn't like it. In other words, I believed that they were perceiving my behavior in a different way than my intent. As my temper began to rise, I believe the Spirit was saying to me "watch Me, pay attention to where I am at work, recognize Me and listen to Me." So, my entire attitude changed. I became more intentional and I began to look and listen more closely than usual. Then I responded and the first thing I said was, "I'm sorry." Then I went on to share my heart. To make a long story short the Spirit intervened and revealed the message that both parties needed to hear and understand. Instead of arguing and fussing we were communicating and gaining an understanding. When it was all over one person said to me-I had never understood where you were coming from until now. Needless to say, my eyes watered up and I began to thank God for the remainder of the day for blessing me, no for blessing us all with a fresh and new understanding of each other.
And, I believe that this testimony ties right into Unit 8--Adjusting Your Life to God. As the author mentioned, we always want God to speak to us but we never seem to be interested in making the necessary adjustments in our lives.
Day 1: Adjustments Are Necessary
Day 2: Kinds of Adjustments
Day 3: Obedience is Costly-Part I
Day 4: Obedience is Costly-Part II
Day 5: Total Dependence on God
There is no possible way that I could sum up Unit 8. It is so jam packed with insight,
instructions, information and inspiration that this blog would be extremely long. So, I am encouraging you to read the summary statements that I have chosen to share & to listen to the audio clips and excerpts that I post here on the Live On Five YA Ministry FB Page. I may even do a video clip before the week is over.
So, here we go "You cannot stay where you are and go with God." Okay, I'm done! LOL. But seriously, the author states that "adjusting your life to God is the second critical turning point in your knowing and doing the will of God." The first turning point is "the crisis of belief." What all of this really boils down to is that you cannot continue doing things your way and accomplish God's purposes. Seriously, you have to make the time to read the daily lessons--this unit is a game changer.
Meanwhile, I want to congratulate both Shannon Goodwin and Rami Pouncey again for being the winners for the 2 contests we've had so far. Rami was the first one to post during our Conference Call and Shannon was the first one to post the definition of "crisis of belief" based on our study. And, just to see if "you" are really reading this post-the first person to post on our FB Page one of the three (3) statements listed in Unit 8 under the heading "Obedience Requires Adjustments" is our next winner.
You'll hear more from me about this unit before Wednesday,
Until then,
Be Blessed
-Rev Kyles
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