F.I.T. – Foundational Inner Thoughts

In a time that feels full of
difficult thoughts,
harsh words,
fear,
and uncertainty to an extent rarely felt,
I felt a need to consider
what my beliefs were and
that resulted in what I choose to call
“Foundational Inner Thoughts” (F.I.T.)–

FIRST (and I believe the most important
aspect of my “faith”) —
I BELIEVE GOD . . .
I don’t just believe there IS a God . . .
I don’t just believe IN God . . .
I want to believe God like the Scriptures say
Abraham believed God . . .
Even so Abraham believed God, and
it was reckoned to him as righteousness.
Galatians 3:6, Romans 4:3, James 2:23

dictionary.com:
FAITH — confidence or trust in a person or thing;
belief that is not based on proof

November 25, 2016 at 7:45 AM · Searcy, AR ·

In a time that feels full of difficult thoughts, harsh words, fear, and uncertainty to an extent rarely experienced, I felt a need to consider what my beliefs were and that resulted in what I choose to call “Foundational Inner Thoughts” (F.I.T.)–Part 2

SECOND (and I believe a vital step in the development of my “faith”) —

I SEEK GOD . . .
I am told repeatedly to seek God . . .
I want a relationship with God . . .
I want to know God
like the Scriptures say Moses knew God . . .

Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses
face to face,
just as a man speaks to his friend . . .
Exodus 33:11
(Deuteronomy 34:10; Numbers 12:8)

SO, if I seek God, I must ask myself some important questions:

–WHERE is God?
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
(Psalm 139:7)

SO, if God is invisible,
–HOW do I seek God?
O God, You are my God;
I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You,
my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land
where there is no water.
(Psalm 63:1)

–WHAT does a relationship with God mean?
–what are my expectations?
the Lord, the Lord God,
compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, and
abounding in lovingkindness and truth
(Exodus 34:6)

dictionary.com: RELATIONSHIP — sense or state of being related

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
(Matthew 5:9)

Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the
kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
(Mark 10:15)

Psalm 36:7 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

About Jeanne

a work in progress . . . with many traumas of varying intensities and life experiences revealing a Power beyond explanation, I am more open and less defined than in years past - raised in a fundamentalist Judeo-Christian home, I spent my young adult years searching for “truth” in many places and “unlearning” much of what I “knew” and that has drawn me to explore many other paths and gain from the journeys of others. My childhood was spent living in many places in the United States due to my family's music or ministry—The Hicks Family, made up of Olan and Barbara Hicks, my younger brothers, Clint and Chuck and me, sang in different combos (put out an album) - we do so no longer professionally . . . but, until my parents’ passing, a visit to a family gathering in Searcy would bring you to hear some harmonizing and foot-tapping sounds! Music still speaks to my heart. Photography and graphic design are primary aspects of the path God has me walking - new lessons come often as I observe and ponder the world around me and learn from creation—so exciting!

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