"What do you want your life to look like? What are you seeking?"
I just started a study called The Good and Beautiful God, by James Bryan Smith. I have a feeling it is going to be the inspiration for many blog entries. The first chapter is a thesis of what he is trying to accomplish and how. The question he begins with is "what are you seeking?" My heart instantly responded where words are slower to come. I am seeking a heart of love that overflows into every area of life. I am seeking the abiding in Christ, the intimacy of knowing His will, praying and living it into existence. I am seeking a shinny face from being in God's presence. I am seeking an open heaven where I see God moving in and around me in ways I can't even begin to imagine. I am seeking satisfaction, and longing fulfilled. I am seeking Jesus.
These are the heart cries, but I get hung up on the how. I get hung up on my sin, on distractions, and the loss of hope. So Smith goes to the how. If we are seeking His kingdom, there are four practices we need to cultivate: change the narratives in our minds, train our souls for godliness, live in community, and depend on the Holy Spirit. It seems simple, but I think it is going to be a difficult process. I am about to embark on a journey toward godliness. I will let you know how it goes. Soul training #1 is sleep. This one I think I am going to enjoy.
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