Welcome back to our discussion of "Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl" by Lysa TerKeurst. If you are just joining us, we're glad you are here. Each week we plan to look at a chapter from Lysa's book - today we're at Chapter 2 - Flitting To and Fro.
Lysa shares stories from her journey of discovering what she had to offer God and how in the process of wanting to serve Him she also was looking for fulfillment. She said, "I had said yes to Jesus being my Savior, but didn't have a clue how He could be the answer to my emptiness." Ever been there??
She goes on to explain how we each have a heart shaped cup, which at times we try to fill in the wrong way. "No person, possession, profession or position ever fill the cup of a wounded, empty heart. It's an emptiness only God can fill."
Take some time today and think about some questions Lysa asked, "Do you have an empty, heart-shaped cup? If so, what (or who) have you asked to fill it in the past? What might you be asking to fill it right now? I've matured in this area and yet can still find myself slipping back at times. Why is it so tempting to look to things of this world for fulfillment?"
Personally, I have too many answers for some of these questions! As a people pleaser I wanted others approval, but all too often relied on that to fill me up. Like Lysa, I'm thankful God is maturing, but am aware the temptation is always there. What about you? Please do share...how do you avoid the temptaion? I appreciate Lysa's response as she closes the chapter, "I must continue to pursue truth that keeps me grounded and God's love that keeps me filled."
Will you share a truth that keeps you grounded even when it's tempting to flit to and fro??
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Some truths from God's Word that keep me grounded:
ReplyDeleteHe loves me, I am precious to Him! "You are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you." Isaiah 43:4
His way is perfect. All His promises prove true. He is a shield to all of us who look to Him for protection. (Psalm 18:30)
I like what Lysa shared from one of her journal entries at the end of this chapter, "Maybe this is the true secret to being fulfilled and content. Living in the moment with God, defined by His truth, and with no unrealistic expectation for others or things to fill me up." Amen!
I think this was her chapter of if thens--I have started my own list of if I was skinny then my life would be great. If I was organized my life would go smoothly. If I would etc etc etc and I am working to find bible verses for each of them. Verses to pray and to be like a rubber band on my wrist. snap out of it! for me during those moments of doubt.
ReplyDeleteKris