In trial, in life.

I love my church. I love how the scriptures are taught clearly every week. I love the community and fellowship that takes place. I've been going to Harvest over the past year–and I have to say–it has been quite the blessing in my life.

This past Sunday was a message I needed to hear–mainly the part about what God is asking of us. The whole message was called, "God With Us: In Trials." Click to listen for yourself! Listen Here!!

I wanted to unpack one section of the message.

3 Things I Know God is Asking of Us in Trial:
1. Turn to the Lord (Psalm 56:1-2)
2. Feed on His Word (Psalm 56:3-4)
3. Walk in Fellowship with Other Believers (Galations 6:2)

What I got out of it: First of all–I want this to be my life daily. I daily want to be seeking the Lord through prayer, scripture, and fellowship. Not every single day of my life will include that. I know this by looking at my track record. But, I do think it is something worthwhile to pray for.

[I have heard the more you do something, the quicker it becomes a habit.]

"Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?  "  Psalm 56:1-4

READ that scripture. Read it. I keep reading it. It applies to so many areas of life. Are you stressed about work? Give it to the Lord!! Is school getting you down? Give it to the Lord! Is a friendship/relationship letting you down? Give it to the Lord!!! We shall not fear the things of this world. God is for us! Also: read your Bible! [I know everyone says this, but seriously, it's important. I keep realizing this more and more in my life how important it is. I wish I was more serious about it, and I wish I had been more serious about it sooner. But hey, you learn from your past.]

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galations 6:2

I used my handy iPhone ESV app to look up references for this verse. Look them up if you want! Just click on the links. :D

Romans 15:1, 1 Thess 5:14, Galations 5:14, 1 John 4:21, and John 13:34. 

Basically this: LOVE each other, lean on each other, let people lean on you! But always–put Christ at the center and ask for His strength and wisdom.

Wow. Hodge podge blog post. It's been awhile.
I want to blog more about what I learned during the study Nancy Leigh Demoss wrote called, "Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival."

:)