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Knowing Is the Beginning of Growing
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Is our knowing enough?
When I work on manuscripts, I desperately want to include everything my reader will need to make wise choices about using their voice or whatever the topic is. And I’m reminded that when we know more about what we ‘know,’ it's difficult to return to how we were before.
This is true about so many facets of our lives. Relationships and faith are two areas for sure. The more I know about God, His truth, and my friends and loved ones, the more I want to know. I become enthusiastic about knowing more.
Early Christ-followers devoted themselves to knowing more.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 NIV
As modern-day Christians, we should also hunger to know the Lord, know His word, know one another more, and be in prayer.
To know the Lord is to commune with Him. Communion is a spiritual connection with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, moving us from a mental understanding to a supernatural relationship.
Discovering His backstory is similar to knowing Him. The more we know God, the more He shows up in every area of our lives. Not that He wasn’t there already, but knowing Him helps us recognize Him.
Our knowing grows deeper when we are still, listening for His voice, and ready to receive His truth. I hear His voice in my spirit, and through His word, and from wise counsel.
To know the Bible, we must read it, listen to it, and discuss what we learn with friends.
Daily intake of the written word of God is a powerful antidepressant.
- The Word reveals Christ. Christ is Truth. The Truth of Christ sets us free.
Knowing one another is part of gathering together. When we learn each other’s backstory, we develop a deeper relationship. Truthfully, we don’t have the time or means to know everyone’s backstory. Yet, the Holy Spirit reveals two or three friends He wants us to have an intentional relationship with. When He does, let’s be enthusiastic about the knowing.
Prayer is a most fabulous way to communicate with God. We tell Him what we know about Him;
- He is our Strong Tower. All Knowing. All Powerful. Loving. Our Provider.
We confess to Him, sharing the sins we need forgiveness for because none of us are perfect. We all sin and fall short of His glory daily.
We thank Him specifically for all He does in our life, "Thank You, Lord, for the food on our table. Thank You for the money to make our car payment. Thank You for the roof over our heads."
We ask Him to guide us, comfort us, and provide for our current needs, and we do so according to His will, His way, and His timing. We come to Father without an agenda, just a desire to know Him more. How about you? Is your knowing enough?
Let’s journey together.
Precious Abba, I come before You this day to thank You, praise You, and honor You. Your word is a lamp unto my feet. You set my feet on the solid rock of Truth. You draw me to new relationships so that I may know You and others better, hallelujah. You caution me when I am moving away from Your path and affirm me when I am walking strong in my faith. Guide my thoughts and actions. Help me to know You more. To You be all glory and honor. Hallelujah.
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