What happens when the written wordis devoid of spirit. Photo by Gemma Evans on Unsplash [God] has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant — not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but Spirit gives life.2Corinthians 3:6 NIV Deadly interpretations. The written word, in and of itself, is dead. Lifeless. The… Continue reading Dead Letters
Category: Words
what…?!
You have wearied the Lord with your words. Yet you say, "How have we wearied Him?" In that you say, "Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and He delights in them," or, "Where is the God of justice?" Malachi 2:17 NASB The prophet told the people they were wearing… Continue reading what…?!
stirrings…
My heart became hot within me. As I mused, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue... Psalm 39:3 ESV (my emphasis) It's been quiet at this table... but not in me... Stirrings... of new things... things not yet fully formed for words... A full heart... New revelations... of who He is... and who… Continue reading stirrings…
discernment on my lips…
I dreamed about buying lipstick the other night... which is odd because I usually don't wear it... When I found the color I was searching for... I looked at the name... It was called... Discernment... I woke wondering what He was telling me... Do I need to wear discernment on my lips...? Be more discerning in what… Continue reading discernment on my lips…
regret-full…
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19 ESV Quiet conviction... over words spoken... Words which should've never been said... Ones I pray will do no harm... With a repentant heart... I ask they be forgotten... unheard by others... His conviction... leaves me regret-full... yet thankful… Continue reading regret-full…