People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed. C.S. Lewis referred to it in Mere Christianity. It comes from Samuel Johnson, 18th century English author, critic, and lexicographer.
So true. If only I put into practice those things I already know.
Take prayer, for instance - perseverance, specificity, belief, hope - because it's not just about getting an answer. It's about the intimacy I encounter with God in fresh and new ways.
Perseverance because I believe he's a God who is attentive to my prayers. He delights in hearing my voice.
Specificity because he loves to have me involved in bringing his Kingdom to earth.
Belief because he is God and in who I put my trust.
Hope because he is trustworthy.
Sometimes I just need to be reminded.
2 comments:
Rock on, and amen. :)
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment on my blog and also for your message this week...it helped get me through! Thanks for Tuesday morning breakfast, I had a good time while it lasted!
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