Bible in a Year:
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
In 1373, when Julian of Norwich was thirty years old, she became ill and nearly died. When her minister prayed with her, she experienced a number of visions in which she considered Jesus’ crucifixion. After miraculously recovering her health, she spent the next twenty years living in solitude in a side room of the church, praying over and thinking through the experience. She concluded that “love was his meaning”; that is, that Christ’s sacrifice is the supreme manifestation of God’s love.
Julian’s revelations are famous, but what people often overlook is the time and effort she spent prayerfully working out what God revealed to her. In those two decades, she sought to discern what this experience of His presence meant as she asked Him for His wisdom and help.
As He did with Julian, God graciously reveals Himself to His people, such as through the words of the Bible; through His still, small voice; through a refrain of a hymn; or even just an awareness of His presence. When this happens, we can seek His wisdom and help. This wisdom is what King Solomon instructed his son to pursue, saying he should turn his ear to wisdom and apply his heart to understanding (Proverbs 2:2). Then he would “find the knowledge of God” (v. 5).
God promises to give us discernment and understanding. As we grow in a deeper knowledge of His character and ways, we can honor and understand Him more.
Reflect & Pray
How does God reveal Himself to you most often? When He does, how do you come to understand what He’s revealed?
Gracious God, help me to grow in Your wisdom.
Happy motoring and...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Life’s complexities have made me online very little. Amy’s Place and the canteen are two threads in past when I had a comfortable lifestyle and Internet access. You are all still in my heart and soul and maybe someday again I’ll be able to participate more. But just want to let you know I haven’t forgotten you you’re in my heart much love on this birthday of America Posting same message on both threads ~~ I love you my friends
How's everyone doing this morning?