Hidden

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 1 John 5:1


  The news this last week has hit hard on so many levels. Shootings in Colorado, government with no controls, and one company president who is willing to stand his ground for truth.  The one man who has stood his ground will lose some business because of his stand but I believe he will gain much more, because God will bless his willingness to stand for His truth. I will continue to pray for victims and for brothers in Christ and also for those in authority.


First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2


In my study this week, I've read a couple of interesting things. The first one had to do with priorities. To set as a priority is to prefer. I am choosing to make Christ my priority. I prefer to spend time with Him first. The book that I have been gleaning information from is by Elizabeth George - A Woman after God's Own Heart It's an older book but it is wonderful. 
 The second thing is one that has resurfaced. I used this as my theme for school one year. It is a quote by Maya Angelou ~ “A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her.”  
   I've given a bit of thought to this quote. How can my heart be hidden in God? I can hide God's word in my heart.  I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Ps. 119:11  How is it that a man will have to seek God to find me? 
   I think it goes back to my first priority. When I am preferring to spend time with Christ, I will see others through God's eyes. (Often my prayer is that He will allow me to see others as He sees them.) If God is my first priority I will prefer to spend time with others who also make Him their first priority. After all, I want to talk to and spend time with those that I have something in common with.  If I am so involved with Christ, I will soon see through those that are not.  (Yes, ladies, young and old, I am talking about men who would try to convince you that you are the only one for them.) You shouldn't date someone that isn't marriage material. First and foremost he must be a Christian if you are. A man that is worthy of your attention very much needs to be growing in Christ. Not just calling himself a Christian and going to church. Any one can go to church. One of my favorite quotes from Corrie ten Boom is: Just because a mouse is in a cookie jar does not make it a cookie.  Ladies, just because a man is in a church does not make him a  Christian. Look at him through God's word, test him, make sure. Search your own heart also and ask God for wisdom and discernment. He will show you.  Just a thought, even though a man might love the Lord be sure that his mindset about things such as marriage, children, money, etc. are in line with yours. 
   Some of the other things that you should be looking for: Is he a hard worker, willing and able to support a family? Does he have a strong character? Is he protective without be over protective? Don't sell yourselves short ladies. If you belong to Jesus, you are a child of the King. You are precious in His sight and you deserve the best. Make sure that you continue to grow in Christ.
   Blessing to All  ~S~