Yes, we’ve been reading a lot of the OT as a family since the pandemic, and ooo I’m glad we have! David and Daniel! So much to learn and ponder. I also love your daughter’s notes from class and the new way of thinking about Eve. Thanks for sharing all of this. I am seeking too, although the phrase I’m keeping in mind for myself as I start 2023 is NOTICE. (Kinda similar, right?)
Since I have retired I have regained my love of reading and writing about spirituality. I have recently developed a little better understanding of the Bible. I know the concepts of the Gospels and a few lessons from the Old Testament. I prayed to God to stop smoking cigarettes after 45 years. I used Dr. Wayne Dyer's method of prayer from the book of Exodus as Moses was told how to call on God by stating "I am that, I am," When I had intense cravings I would pray "I am a non smoker, that I am" and God answered my prayers.
I also was perplexed by the different natures of the punishing God in the Old Testament and the loving God in the new Testament. I recently began going to church and brought that question up in a private conversation with the Pastor. I sent him an email link to this post. My God is a loving kind God, thanks.
Yes, we’ve been reading a lot of the OT as a family since the pandemic, and ooo I’m glad we have! David and Daniel! So much to learn and ponder. I also love your daughter’s notes from class and the new way of thinking about Eve. Thanks for sharing all of this. I am seeking too, although the phrase I’m keeping in mind for myself as I start 2023 is NOTICE. (Kinda similar, right?)
Thank you for including Dear Nina! :)
Since I have retired I have regained my love of reading and writing about spirituality. I have recently developed a little better understanding of the Bible. I know the concepts of the Gospels and a few lessons from the Old Testament. I prayed to God to stop smoking cigarettes after 45 years. I used Dr. Wayne Dyer's method of prayer from the book of Exodus as Moses was told how to call on God by stating "I am that, I am," When I had intense cravings I would pray "I am a non smoker, that I am" and God answered my prayers.
I also was perplexed by the different natures of the punishing God in the Old Testament and the loving God in the new Testament. I recently began going to church and brought that question up in a private conversation with the Pastor. I sent him an email link to this post. My God is a loving kind God, thanks.
I love how you used the “I am” statement to overcome a really difficult addiction. Thank you for sharing your perspective here!