“Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” Psalm 32:9
The purpose of a bridle for a horse or a mule is to restrain or guide the animal. To use the horse analogy, our life before Christ is in a sense, like a wild horse. Our lives are untamed as we live in the flesh and there is no restraint from the Holy Spirit. Then, when we come to Christ, it is as if His love and instruction through His Word bridles us so that we are protected while we learn what being a Christ follower is all about. Then, once tamed or “mature” in our walk, we should remain near to God by choice and out of a heart full of love – not because He necessarily has to bridle us through our circumstances to get us to come to Him.
Ask yourself these questions with me today:
1.) Am I freely and regularly coming to God because I want to and out of love for Him?
2.) What areas of my life am I stubbornly withholding from bringing to God?
3.) When was the last time He had to use my circumstances to bridle me and how did I choose to learn from that?
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Which sounds more enjoyable - going on a journey with close friends or going solo? There are probably many who would defend both sides of that question. For me, however, I'd much rather set off on an adventure with someone to share in my quest. I believe it enhances the fun, the observations I make along the way and the depth to which that journey takes me and endures in my memories. Together, the challenges don't seem quite as fierce or insurmountable and the mountaintops take on even more color and brilliance because the joy is compounded.
In a similar way, my walk with God deepens when I share what I'm learning with others and in return, hear what God is revealing to them. It reminds me I'm not alone - both in the celebration of God's amazing attributes and in the doubt and worry that plague humanity.
I want this to be a sacred place where I can share what God is teaching me and hear from others who want nothing more than to know God personally. So, I welcome you to this site. Read. Comment. Question. Teach. For in doing this journey of faith in Jesus Christ together, I believe we gain the opportunity to know Him more fully and leave a little bit more conformed to His Image.
In a similar way, my walk with God deepens when I share what I'm learning with others and in return, hear what God is revealing to them. It reminds me I'm not alone - both in the celebration of God's amazing attributes and in the doubt and worry that plague humanity.
I want this to be a sacred place where I can share what God is teaching me and hear from others who want nothing more than to know God personally. So, I welcome you to this site. Read. Comment. Question. Teach. For in doing this journey of faith in Jesus Christ together, I believe we gain the opportunity to know Him more fully and leave a little bit more conformed to His Image.
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About Me
- Jamie Thompson-Wood
- I am a follower of Jesus Christ who has a heart to disciple women, both in my generation and the next, to realize and live out their potential in Christ. I love God's Word and believe we cannot live a day without it and that it is relevant for every decision we have to make and every problem we face. It is life and breath to the believer.
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- Strength in Weakness
- It's a Way of Life
- The Good Shepherd
- Nearness to God
- What to do when you don't know what to do
- This Is Your Wake-up Call
- The Look of Love
- How Bright is Your Light?
- Control Freak
- Talk About Big!
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1 comment:
I'm challenged and encouraged each time I come here! I love your passionate pursuit of Him:) Keep writing, friend.
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