Faith Family Living: July 2012

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Lessons From a Camp Fire, by Amy Joy

     This week, Edward was burning a pile of branches that we have. We were out in the yard, enjoying the experience of the small, controlled fire. However, as our oldest son, who is 7, pointed out when he was rather close to it, that it was pretty hot. I told him that that is one reason that we really do not want ourselves or others to go to hell. I thought about it more while I stood and stared at the burning embers. To actually be burning, forever, will be unbearable and it is unbearable to even think about for myself and others. I think about how hot the fire was made to be in Daniel 3 and how much more intense hell will be. God loves us and we benefit from fearing him.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and      discipline.

Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.

   As the kids and I memorized part of Psalm 103, I pointed out that a lot of good that God promises is for "those who fear him.," not just for those who "believe" in him. I've added the italics in the following scriptures.

Psalm 103:11 For as far as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him;

Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.

People, even ourselves, have a tendency to want to make God out to be, as my husband says, "a big teddy bear." Maybe we think that people will accept or desire Him more if we make Him out to be that way. Hebrews 10:31 warns, "It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."
Of course, God is so perfectly good, and He has given us hope. Hebrews 12:28-29 encourages us with these words, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is a consuming fire.' "

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Keeping the Ship Afloat, by Amy Joy

Well, it's been a while since I've written. I haven't forgotten about the blog, but I liken it to keeping a ship above water. Sometimes, it takes all that I have to manage my home and take care of my family. As I wrote in my article about the woman's role, is the most important responsibility, besides my relationship with God.

In the story of Jonah, the people were throwing things overboard to keep their boat afloat. I've had to throw all sorts of things "overboard", almost all extra or unnecessary things. I don't go many places besides church. I've found that it really takes away from time at home that I need to get done my daily tasks.

People comment to me about how happy my kids are. I know that it is because of God, and trying to apply His truths in our lives. I laugh, too, saying that they are actually just so happy to be out! In truth, they are actually quite content here at home, which is great. Going out is just an extra treat!

I'll write when I can!