I had the intention of writing a blog post that was not in regards to this "30 Day" challenge. But I go to see what today's post would be about and low-and-behold, it's supposed to be a Bible Verse. Figures. I try to be rebellious, and the path that was planned out, fits right in.
The past week I have really been convicted of my prayer life. At Covenant, we have to go to chapel 3 times a week. I often fall into the trap of simply going to chapel because it is required, not really looking to get anything in particular out of it. But, boy, has the Lord worked in spite of my lackadaisical attitude.
On Friday, Chaplin Messner spoke on Nehemiah 9. The entire chapter. And he read the whole chapter out loud to us. I sat listening to the words of Scripture and realized that it was a prayer. Messner went on to challenge us to daily be aware of 2 important things:
1. That our God, is a great, big, MIGHTY God. Who is personal, powerful, present and loving. That our God, has not forsaken us. That our God, loves us infinitely.
and
2. That we [I] am one great sinner. And that this mighty God, loves me in spite of all that sin.
That just seems basic Sunday School 101. And it is, but in light of Nehemiah 9, it appeared ever so beautiful to me. This passage is about the people of Israel confessing their sins, these are the chosen people of God mind you. And while they are confessing, they are praising the Lord's name. Every sin they confess is followed by something mighty that the Lord has done and how he has BLESSED them.
Whoa, slow down. Hello, Gospel in the Old Testament. Love it and needed it.
I needed that reminder of the Gospel, of how much the Lord loves ME and of how desperately I need him. But it didn't stop there. Today in Chapel, Messner spoke on Psalm 80 and reminded us again that the Lord is restoring his people to himself daily. That even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death [Psalm 23] we shall fear no evil. That even as we suffer, even as we feel as if life could not get better-- the Lord is restoring us. He is making his face shine upon us BECAUSE HE LOVES US. Because, just as he provided manna and water for the Israelites in the the desert, so is he providing for us daily. That even as we suffer, his love never changes. And that most of all-- he knows and understands our pain. He had to turn his face away from his Son for us. So that we maybe his heirs, just like the people of Israel.
seriously. this stuff is so precious. This Holy Word of God, is daily revealing more and more about my Lord who loves me. I am so thankful to be at Covenant, to have to go to chapel and for professors, faculty and staff like Chaplin Messner who are dedicated to presenting truth to us students. And most of all, I am thankful that my God speaks to my weak and broken heart, even when I am seeking his truth.
What a mighty God we serve. Hallelujah.
Day 15: A Bible Verse.
Nehemiah 9
Psalm 80
The past week I have really been convicted of my prayer life. At Covenant, we have to go to chapel 3 times a week. I often fall into the trap of simply going to chapel because it is required, not really looking to get anything in particular out of it. But, boy, has the Lord worked in spite of my lackadaisical attitude.
On Friday, Chaplin Messner spoke on Nehemiah 9. The entire chapter. And he read the whole chapter out loud to us. I sat listening to the words of Scripture and realized that it was a prayer. Messner went on to challenge us to daily be aware of 2 important things:
1. That our God, is a great, big, MIGHTY God. Who is personal, powerful, present and loving. That our God, has not forsaken us. That our God, loves us infinitely.
and
2. That we [I] am one great sinner. And that this mighty God, loves me in spite of all that sin.
That just seems basic Sunday School 101. And it is, but in light of Nehemiah 9, it appeared ever so beautiful to me. This passage is about the people of Israel confessing their sins, these are the chosen people of God mind you. And while they are confessing, they are praising the Lord's name. Every sin they confess is followed by something mighty that the Lord has done and how he has BLESSED them.
Whoa, slow down. Hello, Gospel in the Old Testament. Love it and needed it.
I needed that reminder of the Gospel, of how much the Lord loves ME and of how desperately I need him. But it didn't stop there. Today in Chapel, Messner spoke on Psalm 80 and reminded us again that the Lord is restoring his people to himself daily. That even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death [Psalm 23] we shall fear no evil. That even as we suffer, even as we feel as if life could not get better-- the Lord is restoring us. He is making his face shine upon us BECAUSE HE LOVES US. Because, just as he provided manna and water for the Israelites in the the desert, so is he providing for us daily. That even as we suffer, his love never changes. And that most of all-- he knows and understands our pain. He had to turn his face away from his Son for us. So that we maybe his heirs, just like the people of Israel.
seriously. this stuff is so precious. This Holy Word of God, is daily revealing more and more about my Lord who loves me. I am so thankful to be at Covenant, to have to go to chapel and for professors, faculty and staff like Chaplin Messner who are dedicated to presenting truth to us students. And most of all, I am thankful that my God speaks to my weak and broken heart, even when I am seeking his truth.
What a mighty God we serve. Hallelujah.
Day 15: A Bible Verse.
Nehemiah 9
Psalm 80
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