I wanted to end the first week of our Advent celebration of Awe and Wonder with some thoughts of what God taught me personally this week. This series is born out of pure obedience to Him. As I’ve mentioned before, the idea of a 25 straight day blog writing stint intimidated me to the point of almost telling God, sorry…I can’t do it! Obedience is a way to experience Awe and Wonder this Advent season. Check out the video below.
Today’s Advent Scripture: Micah 5:2Â THE VOICE
But you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah,
of the clans of Judah, are no poor relation—
From your people will come a Ruler
who will be the shepherd of My people, Israel,
Whose origins date back to the distant past,
to the ancient days.
Journal:
Take some time to evaluate and recap this past week–the first week of Advent. What were some special ways you experienced God’s Awe and Wonder in the following areas…
~God’s Word
~In Nature
~In Your World Around You
~In worship
~In Prayer
If you really feel like you didn’t experience Awe and Wonder that’s ok! Ask Him to open your eyes to see His glory. Everyday for the next week…just pray for eyes to see and ears to hear and a heart tender to love.
Check back in tomorrow for Day 8 and our SECOND week of Advent.
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I have looke forward to you being in my email each day. This week I have really felt God is asking me to slow down and be still. I am not one who does hat easily. I believe He wants to draw me closer to Him. But to do that I need to stop so Icanbe in His presence. It has been hard but I am trying to be obey. Thank you foreading this journey.
Tammy, I’m right there with you, friend! I too need to slow down and be still—often!
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for being obedient to God in writing the Awe and Wonder Blog. It has been a blessing. Thank you for the video blog this morning. I have never heard the story of the Bethlehem shepherds raising the sacrificial lambs. It brought the “awe and wonder” of God’s attention to detail and the reminder that He brings that same attention to detail to my life. Thank you again, Terri
I’m gld you have joined in Terri!
This week God taught me that I need to humble myself, let go of my pride, and let Him work. I’ve been dealing with a difficult relationship for almost two months and I always thought she was in the wrong. I didn’t take responsibility for how I would react when a conflict arose. But God helped me see that I am just as imperfect as she is. This week I felt God moving me to try to resolve the conflict. So I let go of my pride and admitted that I was in the wrong. We talked about things and worked it out. I thank God for restoring relationships.
Thank you for sharing, Sarah. It is so neat to see how God is working in your life. Hugs!