AGLOW!

How does a gal lose her glow?

God's Word in Romans 12:11 reminds Christians to...........

Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. (RSV)

So many ways of saying allow your life to be a way others see the Lord.

Different versions of Scripture define "aglow" with different words and comparisons. Perfect words for my Wordsmith Wednesday to get me back on track. AGLOW!

Positives:

1. "Burning with the Spirit." (AMPC)
2. "Eagerly following the Holy Spirit." (CEV)
3. "Excited about your faith." (NIRV)
4. "Fervent in Spirit." (ESV)
5. "Fueled and aflame." (MSG)
6. "Showing your devotion." (NOG)
7. "Spiritual fervor." (NIV)

"7" ----complete....enough for today!

Maybe I need to walk outside to reclaim my"glow" in the Spirit.

Go to aglow!

FILLED WITH INERTIA!

Inertia is one of the few science principles I recall from the classroom. 

Early on, Captain Wood taught me that inertia is the property of matter at rest to remain at rest until acted on by an outside force. (my definition from memory) 

These past days, the onset of my COVID has shown me that sometimes we need more than an outward force to get us moving. 

Not feeling of shame from others, who can pull up by their bootstraps. Not my own self-will. Not even words & suggestions from friends. (though  much appreciated) Nothing outward has seemed to work.

So....I have remained at rest. More like zonked. 

For me, my physical lagging, lack of zeal (Romans 12:11) has required an inside action. 

It has been a result of being "alive with Christ." Through His strength and the prayers of many in the household of faith.

I have at least had hope that soon things would change, not by my strength or who I am, but because of His strength and who He is! 

But God......in His love and mercy made me "alive with Christ." (Ephesians 4:4)

Originally this entry was written May 15. Hmmm,,,,,,obviously inertia kept me from clicking on 

GLANCE OR GAZE ON GOOD FRIDAY

Glancing or gazing----It's a choice. 

I know because my journal jottings reminded me this morning!

My Utmost for His Highest Journal has been a go-to devotional for me since 2001!

It might not be neat, though I do use a lot of white-out these days, but it's always "on target" for me.

This morning, I spent a good deal of time gazing into God's word---that's my way to know Jesus Christ and Him crucified. (1 Corinthians 2:2) How else can one be aglow with the Spirit? (Romans 12:11, RSV)

Choosing to "Gaze on Him" is the best way to to begin Easter weekend on this "Good Friday" in Texas!