These are the words that Paul uses to describe himself in Romans 1. I am praying that these words will be descriptive of my life as well. I recognize that I cannot possibly muster up these characteristics on my own- it is the work of God in me. These qualities are developed in a person who knows GOD, who spends time with GOD, who loves GOD and knows that she is loved by GOD. There are many things I could do right now. I have dishes to wash, laundry to fold, a school lunch to prepare, and bathrooms to clean. But none of those things will make me the person God wants me to be. So first, I will be still before the Lord. I will meditate on His Word. I will ask Him to make me the person He wants me to be- called, set apart, thankful, whole hearted, preaching, constantly praying, longing, encouraging, obligated, eager, not ashamed, righteous, living by faith.
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I like that it says "whole hearted". We can of course think of it in the sense of doing things with ALL of our heart. But, I think it's also beneficial to think of it in the sense of having a whole heart that is free to be all that God intended it to be. Are there broken places that still need healing? Are we inviting God into those areas? I know that I often run from the brokenness.
I love you honey!
Chip
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