What are you learning?

Week 26

I like to ask my friends what God is teaching them. 

Not necessarily through a book or in  class, but just in life. What are you learning from the Lord. I am pretty convinced that there is always something. It is worth searching out and it is encouraging to share.

"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever For great is your steadfast love toward me..." (Psalm 86:11-13).

As for me, I am in this phase of learning that I cannot fix/solve anyones problems. Only Jesus can do that.

This sounds like common sense, but has been beyond hard for me to grasp.

When I have friends in need spiritually, suffering from illness, and dealing with pain, I let the weight of that fall on me. Not only is this not beneficial for me, but it is not living out a complete faith and trust in God. How can I expect to love these people well if I don't encourage trust in the Lord by example? I can't.

I am thankful that I am a work in progress. That God cares and loves and corrects my wrong thinking. He is showing me that I do have a responsibility to compassion, encouragement, and comfort. But my first responsibility is to point to Christ and rely on Him with every aspect of my being. Especially in my attempts to be a helpful friend.

This is one of the ways God is shaping my heart every day.

What are you learning from Him?

Please share with me :-)