Tonight as I was getting in my car to leave I was getting a little stressed. I was concerned with a relationship i have with someone and whether it was my place to speak up and step in to address some issues I witnessed. I was a little scared, uncertain and confused. In fact as I shut my car door I said, "Oh Lord, I'm scared and i dont know what to do! Tell me what to do!"
As I started my car up my car radio came on and the audio bible i have said, "One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, 'Don't be afraid!' 'Speak out!' 'Don't be silent!' For I am with you, no one will attack and harm you for many people in this city belong to me."(Acts 18:9-10)
Now, since hearing that I've had the chance to read the passage in context and I know it doesnt necessarily apply/speak into my situation. However, hearing that right after I asked was kind of cool. It reminded me of Jeremiah 33:3 which says:
"Call to me and I will tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Another verse I was reminded of was James 1:5:
"If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it."
Those verses and the audio bible saying what it did right at that time remind me that I am in relationship with the God of the universe. The God I serve isn't some distant deity far removed from my life. He works in my life and speaks to me. My life is changed as a result of spending time knowing Him through His Word.
As I started my car up my car radio came on and the audio bible i have said, "One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, 'Don't be afraid!' 'Speak out!' 'Don't be silent!' For I am with you, no one will attack and harm you for many people in this city belong to me."(Acts 18:9-10)
Now, since hearing that I've had the chance to read the passage in context and I know it doesnt necessarily apply/speak into my situation. However, hearing that right after I asked was kind of cool. It reminded me of Jeremiah 33:3 which says:
"Call to me and I will tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Another verse I was reminded of was James 1:5:
"If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it."
Those verses and the audio bible saying what it did right at that time remind me that I am in relationship with the God of the universe. The God I serve isn't some distant deity far removed from my life. He works in my life and speaks to me. My life is changed as a result of spending time knowing Him through His Word.
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