More that 2 sheckels
Submitted by Ben on March 26 1999 at 07:33:56
In reply to Re: Bible Study Submitted by John Guard on March 23 1999 at 19:49:38
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John - Thanks for this awesome post (at least for me). Your last few paragraphs really help me to put some of this weeks feelings into perspective and to build a case for faith in Jesus. You see, this week I feel that I have put my adoration for the twins almost as high as my interest in faith. While studying at their home with their dad on Monday morning, I couldn't help but be distracted by the sounds of them waking up and jumping around their bedroom while we were studying. I wanted to go upstairs and get some coffee, just so that I could give them a good morning hug. While I know that this isn't bad, it reminds me that I have to keep re-evaluating my motives and keep God in front of everything. Last night, my desires and fantasies about one of them (the one who I am closest with) were very strong and I felt guilty about my passion for him overtaking my passion for God. I prayed to God this morning that he keep them (the twins) in my life, and allow my love for them to grow and their love for me to grow, but that it would not overshadow my search for God (and Jesus). I prayed that the two would walk together, though God in front and love for the twins in back. Because of God's grace, I have the twins in my life, yet because of the twins I am tempted to fall away from what is most important. I don't want to be ashamed of my love for the twins and I don't think that God wants me to be. But I do think that God wants me to keep my priorities straight... You are not alone. 
Ben |