I seem to forget how much you can grow spiritually in the simple truths about God. I am one to enjoy deep biblical studies and learning historical and cultural context around the books of the Bible to get a deeper understanding of God's Word. So, when I first started reading the Journey to Faithfulness, I was thinking "Yeh, I know this stuff" but I knew there is a great benefit to having a church united in daily devotions. I have continued to do my daily devotions but I knew I could give more of my time each day to go on this Journey with PLBC. I've never been one to journal but I committed myself to that too. I'm glad I did because I didn't really learn anything new until I started writing. I'm a few days behind the rest of the church but I am amazed at how much God has taught me!
I don't have my book in front of me but I can remember what He has taught me because it has made a big impact on my life. However, I can't really refer to the day in the devotional. Sorry. Anyway, I have learned that the reason I wasn't really sure if I was in the right spot on my journey is because I had stopped asking God for direction at the beginning of my day. I had stopped asking God direction in all the little things in life. I only asked about the big things and handled the little ones on my own. So, how was I to know for sure if I was on the right track. Well, I learned if you ask God for direction and you follow it then you know you're on the right track.
Another thing that God has taught me is that although I have complete faith that He is capable of anything, in control of everything, able to carry my burdens, always has the perfect path, etc, I seemed to think I was capable of doing some things too. Now that I realize I have been following some of my own direction, I'm asking God to teach me that I'm completely incapable of doing anything without him. Even though I know Proverbs 3:5-6 and other verses that remind us we can do nothing on our own, I seemed to be doing the everyday life things using my own understanding. I know God is capable but I'm praying God will keep reminding me until it finally sinks in that I'm incapable.
I'm excited to find out what else he has in store for me to learn. I love hearing how others are growing on this journey too!
Michelle Hopkins
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