http://www.thrivecommunity.net/2009/01/opening-up-the-bible/ becoming fully alive in the movement of Jesus... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:06:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.thrivecommunity.net/2009/01/opening-up-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Jason Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:35:43 +0000 http://thrivecommunity.net/?p=295#comment-4 Craig, Thanks for the comment. It's exciting to hear what you are experiencing. I call these transformational times "turnings of the heart" (More on this soon.) We greatly underestimate what can happen in our lives once our heart begins to turn, especially towards the Scriptures. We have to intentionally create space to refocus our mind and reengage our heart with the Creator. The truths we encounter in Scripture are illuminated in our hearts through the presence of the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself, intimacy blossoms and our transformation begins. When we experience God's presence and person, we can truly never be the same. Thanks again for sharing. I'm looking forward to hearing more! :) Craig,
Thanks for the comment. It’s exciting to hear what you are experiencing. I call these transformational times “turnings of the heart” (More on this soon.) We greatly underestimate what can happen in our lives once our heart begins to turn, especially towards the Scriptures. We have to intentionally create space to refocus our mind and reengage our heart with the Creator. The truths we encounter in Scripture are illuminated in our hearts through the presence of the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself, intimacy blossoms and our transformation begins. When we experience God’s presence and person, we can truly never be the same.
Thanks again for sharing. I’m looking forward to hearing more!

]]> http://www.thrivecommunity.net/2009/01/opening-up-the-bible/comment-page-1/#comment-3 craigkmurray Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:38 +0000 http://thrivecommunity.net/?p=295#comment-3 It is so funny that you are writing about this, as I go through my "new year" renewal, I have been in the word daily and as you (Jason) know, I am wound pretty tight, but what is so amazing is the calm and peace that I have and feel when I am in the word. I don't worry about what my wife is giving or not giving me, how easy or difficult the kids are being, or how I deserve this or that. I feel calm. I feel connected to the Lord. I feel that He is nourishing me in some strange sort of way. I am less prone to snap to anger as my response. It's like a fly wheel that is just starting to get momentum. Without question it is sutble, but at the same time it exists and provides a sustenance of the spirit if you will. It is so funny that you are writing about this, as I go through my “new year” renewal, I have been in the word daily and as you (Jason) know, I am wound pretty tight, but what is so amazing is the calm and peace that I have and feel when I am in the word. I don’t worry about what my wife is giving or not giving me, how easy or difficult the kids are being, or how I deserve this or that. I feel calm. I feel connected to the Lord. I feel that He is nourishing me in some strange sort of way. I am less prone to snap to anger as my response. It’s like a fly wheel that is just starting to get momentum. Without question it is sutble, but at the same time it exists and provides a sustenance of the spirit if you will.

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