May. 22, 2008 - Lessons from My Quiet Time
I've recently started through the book Lies Women Believe, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, for the second time. I'm preparing for a group study at our church that begins next month. It's such a powerful book, and I wanted other women to have the chance for the Lord to speak to their hearts as He did mine about the issues presented. If you are looking for a challenging study, this is a great place to start. I would, however, recommend the Companion Guide, as it has daily Scripture work that corresponds to the chapters.
Anyway, right now I'm studying about the goodness of God, and how my belief or unbelief of God's goodness affects everything else in my life. What really struck me today is the idea that I will reflect to the world--through my living--my image of the Creator. Hannah Whiteall Smith put it this way:
Everything in your spiritual life depends on the sort of God you worship. Because the character of the worshiper will always be molded by the character of what he worships: If it is a cruel and revengeful God, the worshiper will be the same, but if it is a loving, tender, forgiving, unselfish God, the worshiper will be transformed slowly, wonderfully, into this likeness.
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in Him."~Psalm 34:8
"O give thanks to the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endures forever."~Psalm 106:1
Do I reflect to the world by my living that the God of heaven is good and merciful, or do I represent Him as an impatient, hard-to-please, nit-picking taskmaster? What am I teaching my children about the character of the God I'm asking them to serve?
When I view God incorrectly, it becomes easy to justify my own sinful disobedience. This is no way to live a redeemed life. I love my Savior, Jesus. I'm committed to learning all I can about Him in His Word that I might rightly reflect Him in the world.
Comments
May. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mumumomma
Your post is very timely! My dd's and I were just discussing that very topic. I may purchase that book, this is the 3rd time I've heard someone say it's a good study.
May. 24, 2008 - Lies Women Believe
Posted by momto7
If you are interested in buying the book and study guide, I found the best price on Amazon. You can get both for about $15.
Kari
May. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by crysnrod
I really enjoyed looking at your blog!!
I've heard great things about this book.
Blessings to you and your beautiful family,
Crystal
