acts

 james 2: 26 says; “as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” or as i learned it, faith without works is dead.  the book of acts has been on my heart to study lately.  and low and behold i found i already had study books and materials in my possession.   acts is a history book mostly, but it is a history of the acts of the disciples, the people of god, and the holy spirit after jesus left them here on earth.  i really feel the need to let the in-depth study of this book be an act of mine to clear my spirit and regain perspective.  it is so much more difficult here to stay focused and fix my thoughts on what is true and honorable and right, pure and lovely and admirable, excellent and worthy of praise.  although i know i should.  i listened to pastor rod this morning talk about not quitting, and was convicted that i have not just been lazy but i have been quitting.  on myself.  allowing a different location to give me permission to let my guard down.  i have forgotten the prize. the finish line.  i have a lot of running to do, a lot of work, good deeds, acts, before me, before reaching the finish line.  i hope you will cheer me on so i “don’t get tired of doing what is good.  don’t get discouraged and give up…” (gal 6:9)  i hopefully will be blogging more on what i am learning and feel free to study along with me, we are in this journey together.  finally i ask that you will pray for me, pray that i do learn, i act accordingly, and renew my spirit, my courage, my strength, and my endurance.  and that i find a friend here in dc that is running or will run the race with me to encourage, sharpen, and motivate me.

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