Happy Friday, Friends! I'm looking forward to a VERY relaxing weekend. How about you?
Today's guided journaling prompt is:
Do you think of Jesus as a servant? What feelings, thoughts, or images come to mind when you think about Jesus serving the disciples?
I do think of Jesus as a servant, and as serendipity would have it, this verse was part of my Bible Study yesterday:
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross." Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV)
Yes, I think of Jesus as a servant who was obedient to His Father. The image that comes to me is Jesus smiling while serving his beloved disciples. I like thinking about Jesus smiling!
What about you? What do you think? And do you have any prayer requests?
I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
The verse above is from the scene where Christ restores Peter by asking him three times if Peter loves him. Jesus is cooking over a charcoal fire, the same type of fire Peter was near the three times he denied Jesus.
Hello, Friends! I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend. I know some of your were celebrating, and I can't think of a better time to celebrate than spring.
I think we're all going to enjoy this week's guided journaling. I love thinking about Jesus cooking for his disciples on the beach. I can't even imagine what that must have been like: Our Lord and Savior cooking for his friends!
I want to thank y'all for praying for Shanley Belle and Christopher as they traveled to London. They had such a nice time, and I asked them what they liked best, and they said that they loved how no one wore masks, everything was open, and there was no mention of COVID. Shanley said she wanted to move there, that it made her sad to have to leave because the normalcy was so appealing.
Do y'all have any prayer requests?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends!
This week's writing prompt has had me thinking about how much influence the world actually has on our goals compared to where they should be based on the principle in Matthew 20:26, above.
Let's take a look:
Do you ever desire greatness in your job, social status, or among your circle of friends? How could the definition of greatness in Matthew 20:26 change these goals and desires?
I don't think I desire greatness, but I do want to do my best. There is a difference, and there is a biblical principle that everything should be done in a proper and in an orderly way (1 Corinthians 14:40). I believe that social media has placed pressure on people to perform for likes, and it probably isn't very healthy. The new Bereal App should definitely make social media more "real," fun, and spontaneous (obviously).
The definition of greatness from Matthew 20:26 is in direct contrast to how the world defines greatness. Greatness is humble service which is the opposite of prideful achievement.
Do y'all have any prayer requests? Thanks for praying for travel mercies for Shanley Belle and Christopher. They're enjoying London, and please continue to pray that they will arrive home safely Sunday.
Have a great weekend! I hope you're enjoying beautiful spring weather wherever you are!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Easter Monday, Friends! I want to apologize for posting so late today.
This week we continue to explore how having the heart of a servant leads to happiness in Christ.
Do you have any prayer requests?
Please pray for my attitude, especially concerning my family. I have been in a mood today...and I'm not saying that it isn't warranted, I just need to express myself in a more positive light.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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