Bible Study Again

I decided that I had more to say about the subject of Daniel and the society that we live in. The question is how do we live in a society that revolves around the enjoyments of the flesh. There is so much emphasis on looking good, feeling good and on looking out for yourself.

The enemy, Satan, is always after us to turn away from God. He tells us that we can have all that we want; we just need to grab for it. There are daily temptations, and I don't know how anyone without faith in a higher power can resist. I know now that increasing my knowledge of God and His love by bible study, reading His Word, and daily prayer will help to block out those attacks from the evil one.

But I am still a sinner as we all are, so we need God's infinite love, grace and forgiveness. We have been redeemed by the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. As it says in Daniel, we are holy vessels and we should not desecrate what God consecrates!

Bible Study

I am taking a Beth Moore Bible Study on Daniel. It is so great to be back in the Word of God. We see a video of Beth Moore every week and then do five days of homework. Every week I go home overwhelmed. She throws a lot of information at us in a short amount of time. I am learning so much.

This study has convicted me in some ways. I am questioning my motivation in what I say and do in my relationships with others. I have to say it has affected me. I wonder if I have too much pride or tend to boast about things. Do others see God's love in me or love for myself?

We are discussing a modern day Babylon in this study. Our society is too obsessed with self and self improvement. Is worrying about what I say a form of self interest? I know we should be ourselves. But, I want to be the best "myself" that I can be. Actually, I hope to be a better me!

I am praying to God daily that he will bring me into a right relationship with Him. I am asking Him to help me to be what He wants and not what I want. I know that I will have moments of doubt and guilt as I continue with the series. But I don't need to feel this way because God loves me and has forgiven me my sins.

I love my Lord with my whole heart, mind and soul and it is by His Grace and Glory that I am the person I am today! THANK YOU JESUS!

Education Is Not So Bad

Well dear friends, I have gone back to school. I started my online class last week and it was not as bad as I thought. I was pretty nervous about it the week before. Actually, I was terrified. But, this "old dog" can learn.

Everyone at the school has been very helpful, including my professor. Some of my fellow students just happened to be in the same position as I am. We are all coming back after a break of 20 or more years. I found out we are all nervous, even the younger students. Imagine that!

I have gotten such a feeling of accomplishment from being back at school. I look forward to the new assignments and even the discussions. Online classes sure are different than being in a classroom though. Discussions are not as easy when you have to type everything you say and everyone is typing at the same time.

I remember trying to keep my kids on task when they had homework and projects to do. Motivation was not one of their strongest suits. Sometimes I wondered if they would graduate. Now it is me that has to be motivated. I know that I can do this, but I might need a reminder now and then.

My life sure has changed in a year!