Iceberg
Dear Friends,
Here is a thought for you as we start August.
Did you know that 80% of an iceberg is underneath the water and what we can see at the surface is only the visible 20%? This picture is a metaphor for the kind of life we have the potential to build with God through prayer, reading God's word and being apart of a life giving community.
I think that in this social media age of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, (which I like in moderation) there is a tendency to be seen and to share our lives publicly. With this in mind, it is easy to dismiss the hidden below-the- water-line or behind the scenes work God is doing in our lives.
May I encourage you to continue to invest the time in reading God's word regularly because it has the power to changes us.
'For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.' Hebrews 4:12-13
To help in this endeavor look for the Bible In One Year app at the app store. Listen to God's word read to you as you start or end each day. You are also welcome to join our Bible in One Year Whats App group for short discussions.
Invest in your prayer life daily with a simple conversation with God. Be honest with Him, share your concerns and frustrations. Thank Him for your many blessings. All too often we see the things that are not working for us and forget to notice all the things that are. Perhaps take a moment to acknowledge ten blessings you are already experiencing. God is faithful and longs to have a deeper relationship with us, one that lies below the surface friction of our lives. Here's an encouraging verse: 'Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.' Hebrews 11:1
Lastly, I remember a quote from a great saint named Leonard Ravenhill.
He said, "The person who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men."
Sending much love for the month ahead.
Derek & Cathy
