Curl Up with His Words

~~~ Isaiah 55:10-11 ~~~ Psalm 34 ~~~ Matthew 6:7-15 ~~~

So shall my word be
that goes forth from my mouth;
It shall not return to me void,
but shall do my will,
achieving the end for which I sent it.

When we are toddlers our words are oftentimes unintelligible.
A young child does the best he/she can
 to imitate what the adults are saying.
Are we so different when it comes to the words of God?
In the beginning we repeat his words best we can.

For God, his words give spirit and life.
He sent his Son, The Word, to become one of us.
Our words cannot compare to God's words,
but the more we immerse ourselves into his words the better
we will be at using them ourselves.

Lent is a very good time to curl up with His words.
Reading the scriptures everyday allows
 his words to be firmly planted into your heart.

A time to surrender to his will, revealed to us through his words.

The more we allow his words to become a part of who we are
 the easier it is for us to speak those words to others.
The toddler does learn enough words to gradually communicate.

Soon the Our Father becomes much more
 than just a string of words.

Especially with the words we routinely speak
it helps to slow down the tempo...to speak softly...
let the words seep deeper into your soul.

Jesus does not ever speak idle words.
Jesus speaks words with purpose.
Jesus speaks words to change people's minds,
hearts, their very bodies.

God Blesses you with his living word each and every day.
How are you letting it change you?
~~~Peace~~~