Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other. I have sworn by my own name; I have spoken the truth, and I will never go back on my word: Every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to me.
Watching Angus Buchan (Faith Like Potatoes) preaching from Tennessee, USA on God TV now. “My biggest enemy is often between my ears.“
Spent nearly two hours with a classroom behaviour management adviser on Friday at school and learnt that the above quote is true for me. Now that I can accept that, it’s time to bring it to God and seek his help to change. God tells me to be not afraid, that I can do all things through Him and that He is pleased with me – what more do I need?
Sitting in Dublin airport waiting to fly to Jerusalem via Zurich, I’m wondering what God has in store for me. I’ll be there for Pentecost which is exciting. On Sunday morning at 9am it will be the anniversary of 3000 people knowing in their hearts that Peter wasn’t drunk and that Jesus of Nazereth is the Messiah and accepting His gift of salvation.
I live a life that operates out of pride. I’m too proud to get things wrong, I want to be seen doing the right thing. It shows I don’t seek my approval from God and I won’t humble myself by taking a risk. There is a trait of pride in my ancestry and I have been hurt in the past which is some of the cause but today I take responsibility for my sin and I turn to Fod and ask His forgiveness, mercy and grace to change me.
What stands out is Jesus – He is the way. Next comes God, man, one, disciples, people, asked, came and went. Its all about God and people really.
My job as a primary school teacher gives me the opportunity to start or try new things during the summer holidays. I join the blogosphere at a difficult time for my family as my wife’s (S) parents are separating, hopefully temporarily. It is a real challenge to S’ faith as her heart is torn apart. God is using this to challenge me to love S more selflessly.
