Thoughts on this topic have been on my mind. We have been studying the history that led up to the pilgrims and how America came to be. I've been thinking about their convictions compared to mine.What was taught to them and what is taught today.
What are the truths that we live? And why do we live them if we live them at all? There's so many things one could say about convictions, but there is one thing I have learned about them. They are not yours till God writes them on the tablet of your heart. You can conform to anything taught by man whether it is a doctrine specifically written in scripture or a virtue to seek after, but it is unto man that you have done it. Joy and peace comes forth from obedience when it is done unto God.
These experiences leave you with memories to cherish, not with regret. I have so many good memories. Little things to some are big things to others. But it is the small things that make such a difference.
God taught me in a very obvious way about praying over my food in public. I was embarrassed to bow my head and pray in our high school cafeteria. He used a girl's embarrassed, out loud cursings at being accused of praying (which she was not) to show me that I was doing the same, just not out loud. I was so ashamed at myself that I repented and from that day on prayed over my food. I still do. I was 14 then. It was written in my heart. Inscribed with a bond of mercy, grace, and love. And so I reciprocated my sincerity with obedience. It was a little thing to some, but a big thing to me.
This link to Mama Archer's post is well worth your time.
A Disclaimer on Conviction
Sincerely,
Linda
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Yep. I agree. I"ll have to try to read mama archer's post later.
Please don't feel badly about tagging me. If I were still able to be on DSL I would probably do these but we can only get dial up and it's a SLLLOOOOOWWWW dial up!
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