i hear: forged by fire

29 “Is not My word like a fire?” says the LORD

“And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

Jeremiah 23:29

Quick! What do you think of when you hear the words fire and hammer?

Did the Bible come to mind?

God uses both of these words to describe His word. How is the Bible like a hammer? How is it like fire? Better yet, how does God use both of these tools to shape our lives? Sounds like it might be painful.

Ouch!

If you’ve been a Christ follower for more than a few days, you know the refining process can be painful, but there is purpose in the pain!

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i hear: he speaks

“Look at me and listen,” I often tell my class of lively fifth graders, “this is important.” My students are so quick to get caught up in what their friends are saying that they often miss important information they need to be successful with the task at hand.

I wonder how many times God has wanted to say the same thing to me.

“Look at me and listen! You need to learn this truth so you can be successful. Stop listening to the enemy, the world, yourself and listen to Me!”

God’s word is the only source of truth we can trust. Plus, it is through His word we find healing, salvation and purpose for our lives. When He speaks, we need to listen.

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i hear: traveling

I love to travel.

Loading up the car and heading to all points north is very exciting to me. I even enjoy the packing part … as a matter of fact I get a little carried away with packing. I always start with good intentions. One suitcase.

That’s it. Nothing more. One suitcase.

Well, maybe two suitcases. OK, two suitcases and a traveling bag. I have to take my favorite books, my latest knitting project, and my crossword puzzles for the car ride. And what would a vacation be without my bike? Or one kayak—for each person? Sigh.

My youngest son does not have this problem.

He is a one bag man. Whether he’s going to a wedding for a weekend or a two week jaunt at Isle Royale, he gets by with one bag. It’s not even a suitcase. Just a backpack.

He travels light.

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i hear: anyone

Do you have a few minutes for Bible study?

:Come let us reason together. Though your sins be as scarlet, you shall be white as snow…” Isaiah 1:18

All of us are hurting. All of us have sinned. We all need the grace God offers by the cross of Christ. Who will may receive the gift of grace? God’s word says anyone … the broken ones, the scarred ones, the scared ones, the little ones, the any ones. Anyone may come to the cross and find grace for their sin and healing for their wounds. Anyone may join God in His kingdom work. No matter your past, no matter your present, anyone is welcome at the foot of the cross.

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i hear: Ur or Or

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Abram was living the good life in the land of Ur — never dreaming of doing a re-lo. Ur wasn’t any little old city, it was the largest city of the province of Shinar. But, Ur wasn’t big enough for what God had planned for Abram. Life in Ur was good, but

sometimes what’s good gets in the way of what’s better

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. God was calling Abram to walk with Him to a better place. God calls us too. He wants us to live fruitful abundant lives. This journey is not for the weak of heart — it will be a walk a faith.

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i hear: Use It or Lose It

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God has given us all many gifts.

While we do get to enjoy our gifts personally, He wants us to share them with others as well. When we share our gifts, people get saved, believers are encouraged and God receives all the glory! So don’t hide your gifts — share them!

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