We were so blessed today at First Baptist by Brandy’s baptism and Evan’s mission testimony. Jesus is alive!
Here is today’s Bible reading: Genesis 31:17-32:12; Matthew 10:24-11:6; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 3:16-18.
Matthew 10:38-39 (NIV)
and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. [39] Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
This life is not about me, though I constantly battle to make it about me. Peace will come when I finally and completely surrender. When I die to myself I will discover what it is to truly live.
Like the Apostle Paul, I want more than anything to know Christ (Phil. 3:10). I do not want to simply know about Him. I want to know Him-- personally, intimately, and experientially. It is not enough for me to hear about Him. I want to see Him with my own eyes.
With My Own Eyes 
Joanne Walker
January 15, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Perfect timing. I am just reading yesterday’s and now I can read today’s and be all caught up. Enjoying all the things God is showing me on this journey. Thanks for encouraging others to join you.
Lori Lincoln
January 15, 2012 at 6:42 pm
So dang true ! Not, not, not, about me. Humility ~ the big learning curve in my life right now. Thank you, Lord.
Joanne walker
January 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Dying to self – so painful but so rewarding. A lesson I continue to keep on learning.
Jody Garfield
January 15, 2012 at 7:28 pm
I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and all the faithfullness which you have shown to your servant. Deliver me….
Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored.
Amen