Mrs. Carrington's Journal
� Apr. 16, 2008 - "This is Too Hard"
"I can't read this- this is too hard. Here mom, you read it." was Chase's first comment when I asked him to get his new ICB illustrated New Testament. What I like about this Bible versus some of the other illustrated or comic-book style Bibles is that this one actually features the full text of Scripture not just paraphrases.
Anyway, I explained to Chase that I got that New Testament for him to read and in fact he could read it on his own.
He opened up to the story about Satan tempting Jesus in the desert after his fast and said "This is one of my favorite stories about Jesus. I will try to start here." I offered to help him with any unfamiliar words he could not sound out.
After several chapters, I finally had to stop Chase from reading anymore because it was past our bedtime!
Chase's initial reluctance to read something that seemed too difficult to him and I thought of my all-too frequent response to God when he asked me to do something new. "I think that is way too hard for me, God".
Of course, he lovingly and patiently answers that he will be there, by my side to help me through. And just like me with Chase, only so much more so, He would not have asked me if he did not know (through his omnipotence) that not only could I do what He asked of me but for me to comply is essential to His plan for the furthering of His Kingdom.
My Heavenly Father does not make idle or frivolous requests of me. How I must learn to rest in the faith that he knows the plans that he has for me.
Lord Jesus, I ask you today for more faith, more faith in you and your promises, Help me to obey the commands you set before me and to know that You are always with me to guide me and instruct me. Oh what a privilege to be a servant of the Most High God! Please forgive me for all the times I have not obeyed because I did not have faith in You or Your word. Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day. (Psalm 25: 4,5) |
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