S: Exodus 32:24 So I told them, ‘Whoever has gold jewelry, take it off.’ When they brought it to me, I simply threw it into the fire—and out came this calf!”
O: Aaron seemed to be trying to wash his hands of any responsibility regarding making this golden calf. All he did was throw it in the fire and it came out an idol.
A/P: Father God, I am guilty of not bearing responsibility for my sin. I blame others or blame my circumstances. Help me to repent of specific sins and to trust in you to forgive. In Jesus name, Amen
S: Exodus 4(NLT) 10 But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” 11 Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? 12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” "
O: 1)Moses realized he was inadequate 2) God reminded him, that God was actually his maker. Every detail of his limitations God had sovereignly decided. 3) Then God commands him to go, but with a big promise. 4) God promised to be with him, AND to instruct him.
A:I have a couple major limitations, that really frustrate me. The main one is Czech language. I could put in a lot more time, and get marginal improvement. But then with 3 months in the states, probably lose all that. But I want to speak Czech better. I want to daily ask God for direction this week. Should I start studying Czech again? Should I ask for a miracle? Should I start memorizing words again? What do I do with this desire to speak better, and understand much, much better?
P: Lord, you know my desire to speak and understand Czech. I've always been critical of people who didn't learn the language well, and her I am. I believe you told me in the fall to treat Czech like a hobby, and concentrate on prayer. So that is what I've done. But I feel frustrated, especially on Sunday when the church service is in Czech. I feel I have no hope of ever comprehending, unless you do a miracle. Lord, I ask you to lead and guide me, even in how to pray about this. You know my desire to communicate with people. You know my limitations in hearing, my age, my memory, etc. You sovereignly chose for me to be here in this situation at this age, with these limitations. But you are an infinite God. Nothing can thwart your purposes. Lord, show me what to even ask you for. What I would desire would be that you perform a miracle, so that I can understand Czech. Lord, that is the desire of my heart. But Lord, I hand my desire to you, and ask you to lead and guide me, even change my desire if it is not in line with your will. Lord, you are the same God that parted the Red Sea, and the Jordan River. You are the same God that caused the disciples to speak in different languages on Pentecost. Nothing, absolutely nothing is too hard for you. Please God, do a miracle. Make me understand Czech. You did it for Jonathan Goforth, when he felt he would be the biggest failure as a missionary if he couldn't speak Chinese, and you got all the glory. Lord, that is what I want too. I want it to be such a miracle, that everyone I know in the US, and those I know in Czech Republic will be shocked, and they will all know that you did it. Lord, I've done all I know to do. I don't want to waste any more time trying to memorize lists of words that I quickly forget. Lord, help me. I'm completely dependent on you. Amen
S: Exodus 32:24 So I told them, ‘Whoever has gold jewelry, take it off.’ When they brought it to me, I simply threw it into the fire—and out came this calf!”
ReplyDeleteO: Aaron seemed to be trying to wash his hands of any responsibility regarding making this golden calf. All he did was throw it in the fire and it came out an idol.
A/P: Father God, I am guilty of not bearing responsibility for my sin. I blame others or blame my circumstances. Help me to repent of specific sins and to trust in you to forgive. In Jesus name, Amen
S: Exodus 4(NLT) 10 But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”
ReplyDelete11 Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD?
12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” "
O: 1)Moses realized he was inadequate 2) God reminded him, that God was actually his maker. Every detail of his limitations God had sovereignly decided. 3) Then God commands him to go, but with a big promise. 4) God promised to be with him, AND to instruct him.
A:I have a couple major limitations, that really frustrate me. The main one is Czech language. I could put in a lot more time, and get marginal improvement. But then with 3 months in the states, probably lose all that. But I want to speak Czech better. I want to daily ask God for direction this week. Should I start studying Czech again? Should I ask for a miracle? Should I start memorizing words again? What do I do with this desire to speak better, and understand much, much better?
P: Lord, you know my desire to speak and understand Czech. I've always been critical of people who didn't learn the language well, and her I am. I believe you told me in the fall to treat Czech like a hobby, and concentrate on prayer. So that is what I've done. But I feel frustrated, especially on Sunday when the church service is in Czech. I feel I have no hope of ever comprehending, unless you do a miracle. Lord, I ask you to lead and guide me, even in how to pray about this. You know my desire to communicate with people. You know my limitations in hearing, my age, my memory, etc. You sovereignly chose for me to be here in this situation at this age, with these limitations. But you are an infinite God. Nothing can thwart your purposes. Lord, show me what to even ask you for. What I would desire would be that you perform a miracle, so that I can understand Czech. Lord, that is the desire of my heart. But Lord, I hand my desire to you, and ask you to lead and guide me, even change my desire if it is not in line with your will. Lord, you are the same God that parted the Red Sea, and the Jordan River. You are the same God that caused the disciples to speak in different languages on Pentecost. Nothing, absolutely nothing is too hard for you. Please God, do a miracle. Make me understand Czech. You did it for Jonathan Goforth, when he felt he would be the biggest failure as a missionary if he couldn't speak Chinese, and you got all the glory. Lord, that is what I want too. I want it to be such a miracle, that everyone I know in the US, and those I know in Czech Republic will be shocked, and they will all know that you did it. Lord, I've done all I know to do. I don't want to waste any more time trying to memorize lists of words that I quickly forget. Lord, help me. I'm completely dependent on you. Amen