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buddyjc:
The beginning is a humble heart and contrite spirit. I do believe these are the things God delights in.
Psa 51:16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
Psa 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
You cannot possibly even begin to love as God loves, and be faithful without first being humbled and broken.
Brian
sher:
I agree with Brian …
That it needs to start here.
Take in the words and heart of David…
”For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.” Psalm 51:3-4
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
“You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart.” Psalm 51:16-17
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2
“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” Psalm 84:1-2
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2
Sherri
ned:
--- Quote from: Bill on August 11, 2006, 12:17:39 AM ---BTW I should of put what I though it was. Which is leading the most Godly lives now in the best way you possibly can. Now what is a Godly life? Bill
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Hi Bill:
I was pleasantly surprised to find this thread here this morning when I logged on. I've been thinking the exact same thing, but have not yet posted about it.
I live in my own comfy world; husband, 2 kids, dog, house. Our necessities have always been provided for by our jobs.
God has definitely put in my heart the desire to do his will; I constantly have on my mind what can I do to please Him?
My patience and love toward others has INCREASED and I know it is not of myself, but Christ at work in me.
We live outside a small community (pop 1,700) and I often times find myself alone with my kids (my husband works wierd shift-work), and I have alot of time to think about: what am I doing today that pleases the Lord? I know ALL things are of God. Days on end go by where I feel I haven't the opportunity to please God. How, in my own household can I live a godly life? Especially with my kids (age 10 & 12) - I still have to discipline them, and sometimes I feel like I'm not being godly when I "ground" them or am stern with them for fighting, etc...
Last week we were walking through the town, and walked by a homeless man (yes, population 1700 PLUS 1 homeless man). I have in the past never made eye contact with homeless people, in fact I've always felt scared of them, but last week I made eye contact with this man and simply said Hi to him, well- the smile I received back in his eyes has stayed with me even today. I have never in my life seen such a genuine loving smile on any strange man's face. I know it was Christ in me that urged me to even say Hi to this man, I am not sorry I did, and now he is in my heart. What can I do for him? I know God has made homeless people for His purpose, and there always has been and always will be the homeless, but I am sure God has made this man cross my path for a reason. I am waiting for God's lead...but am sure the day will come where I will meet up with him again and simply talk to him, buy him a coffee, or something that will touch him in a way only God could co-ordinate. I will wait for God's lead on this.
I came across an ad in the local paper: "Red Cross looking for volunteers to visit lonely seniors". I answered the ad and am waiting for the organizer to return from vacation. I don't have any experience with seniors, I've really never been comfortable leading conversation with them....but this is Christ in me....ways that I can live a godly life.
I would love to host "bible-studies" in my home and have prayed to God about this...how do I find like-minded believers to share the truth with? All is in God's hands, and I will wait for his lead.
What more can I do to live a godly life? (answers/comments are welcome)
I want to SO MUCH live for Him....truly I feel like an alien visiting this world on my way to be with Him forever....I hope I don't miss a chance he has provided on this earth.
I would love to hear how others live a Godly life, how God lives in them to bring Him joy day in and day out.
In God's Love,
Marie
Laren:
--- Quote from: buddyjc on August 11, 2006, 12:40:02 PM ---The beginning is a humble heart and contrite spirit. I do believe these are the things God delights in.
Psa 51:16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
Psa 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
You cannot possibly even begin to love as God loves, and be faithful without first being humbled and broken.
Brian
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AMEN,
he gives grace to the humble
ciy:
We all say "Live a Godly life" very often, but what is a Godly life. Did David live a Godly life? If you break the laws of society is that a Godly life? Would going down to the local megachurch and throwing out the people selling tapes, cds, and books be a Godly life? Would calling Charles Stanley, Billy Graham, etc pits of vipers and hypocrites be Godly?
Sorry I ran that into the ground, but my point is we cannot live a Godly life and serve God. His ways are not our ways. We must live by faith. We must reaize that it is not in a man to guide his own steps. The Lord will guide your steps. Love, focus, meditate, ponder on the Word and then do what it says. I may be muddying the water but basically love God with all of your heart, mind, body, and soul then love others as Jesus did and then do not care what people (any people) think and act in it.
CIY
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