Today my Random Book of Devotions took me to Acts 26:13-19 where Paul is telling King Agrippa about what happened to him on the way to Damascus
I love to talk. I can get up in the morning with my motor revved and ready to talk your ear off. If you know me at all, you probably know more about me than you want to. I have no idea why I really feel you need and even want to know about my love affair with the color blue or with flowers. But I do. Lucky you!
Now, when it comes to sharing my God stories, I clam up. My co-workers don’t usually see God’s grace and power at work in my life. I find it much easier to tell things about me that might make me look more like them. Which, of course, I am, really. I’m just forgiven and I’m supposed to be striving for Christ-likeness.
That may be one reason I’m stuck on this “Groundhog Day” movie-like repetition thing. God is saying, “You can do it” and when I show folks me instead of him, he says, “Next time you’ll get it” and moves me on.
I started a new job this week. So far, I’m just a temp. But there are several new people God has put in my path. I have a brand new pair of ear plugs in my purse to dim the noise of 2 different hip hop stations playing on either side of me. But I resolve to not completely distance myself from these people God has placed here. I will look for opportunities to show them God’s grace and love at work in my life.
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities I know you are going to provide for me to share you. Father, I pray my life is pleasing to you. Cleanse me and guide me as I go forward.
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I think this is the Devotional Bible I have.
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