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Dont Need More Head Knowledge

When I was going to make the bed, I notice my calendar on the side of my bed.

The Callender is called 

"Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World."

The thought intrigues you. Deep inside of you There is a hunger, a calling, to know and love God. To truly know Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the spirit. You're not after more head knowledge, it's a heart to heart intimacy you long for.

What it reminded me of was something I read in my Celebrate Recovery Devotional

 

I dont need more knowledge,it is a heart to heart intimacy with God. To meditate on His Word. 

Discipline

The transcript discusses the critical role of discipline, drawing parallels between earthly fatherhood and divine guidance.

Main Thesis: The speaker argues that discipline, both from an earthly father and from God, is essential for proper development and a sign of true belonging. A lack of discipline leads to lawlessness and spiritual illegitimacy.

Key Arguments:

Consequences of Lacking Earthly Discipline: The speaker observes that a lack of paternal discipline in childhood leads to widespread lawlessness, imprisonment, and significant adult suffering.

Divine Discipline as a Mark of Sonship: Drawing from scripture (referenced as verse 8, likely Hebrews 12:8), the speaker states that God disciplines all His children. If an individual does not experience divine discipline, it implies they are "illegitimate" and not truly God's children.

Purpose of Divine Discipline: God's discipline is presented as an act of love, intended to foster spiritual growth and help individuals embody the character and likeness of Christ. This discipline can manifest through His Word, through others, or through affliction.

Finding Comfort in Discipline: Rather than being a source of distress, discipline from God should be a source of comfort, as it confirms His love and His desire for the individual's spiritual maturation.

Submission to God's Discipline: The speaker questions why individuals would respect and submit to the discipline of earthly fathers, yet be hesitant to submit even more profoundly to the discipline of the "Father of our spirits," which is presented as a path to eternal life (referenced as verse 9, likely Hebrews 12:9).

Lean Not On Your Own Understanding

The other day I had written that I need to not lean on my own understanding. So I must have been right because God confirmed it today in my reading from my Devotional "MY UPMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST"

Even the most devout among us become atheistic in this regard—we do not believe Him. We put our common sense on the throne and then attach God’s name to it. We do lean to our own understanding, instead of trusting God with all our hearts (see Proverbs 3:5–6).

The waiting strategy

Tuesday 24th June 2025

'I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined to me.' Psalm 40:1 NKJV

When you're up against a problem that seems too big and you don't know what to do or which way to go, use the waiting strategy. That's the one David the psalmist used. And it worked for him: 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth - praise to our God...Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust...My ears you have opened' (Psalm 40:1-4, 6 NKJV).

Waiting is hard to do when you are anxious. And waiting patiently is even harder. Stop and think who you are waiting for: the Lord. He is Lord of every situation, including yours. Perhaps this illustration will help... Arthur McKinsey writes: 'If you think of a...problem as being like a medieval walled city, then a lot of people will attack it head on, like a battering ram. They will storm the gates and try to smash through the defences with sheer intellectual power and brilliance...just camp outside the city. I wait. And I think. Until one day - maybe after I've turned to a completely different problem - the drawbridge comes down and the defenders say, "We surrender." The answer to the problem comes all at once.'

Waiting for God works this way... while you wait, he's working on your behalf.

Celebrate Recovery Devotional

Changing The Narative.

Changing the narrative" means altering the way a story is told, perceived, or framed, often to achieve a specific outcome. It can involve shifting how people view a situation, changing the shared understanding of an issue, or influencing public opinion. Essentially, it's about redefining the dominant story being told about something. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Changing the Story:

This involves presenting a different version of events, offering new perspectives, or highlighting alternative viewpoints. 

Changing the Perception:

It can also mean influencing how people think about something, whether it's an issue, a problem, or a situation.