Just for Today
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Yes, I am taking a quick break from studying. In order to manage my time better, I am testing "The Pomodoro Technique." This is one of the shorter schedule breaks, and I wanted to just let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
This thing . <http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/>, seems to be working well for me so far. Yes, I modified it to work with spreadsheets instead of paper – making it more Lisa-accessible.
But that’s not what I wanted to say.
I thought that you might be interested in One of the questions that I am working through this week. The general topic is, "God’s Sacrifice and Our sacrifices." A few of the verses we are considering include:
Genesis 3:15
Isaiah 53:5-7
Hebrews 10:1-14
Matthew 16:21
Luke 24:25-27
John 15:19
John 16:33
Acts 14:22
2 Timothy 3:12
1 Peter 4:12-16
While I won’t "force you" to walk with me through the whole study guide, I thought you might find the following question mildly interesting:
> · · What hardships are you currently experiencing in your life?
> Begin to view your hardships, the ones due to no fault of your
> own, as ordained by God’s will and rejoice in being counted
> worthy to offer such a high sacrifice to God.
This is all from "Cross – We Suffer with Jesus" by Holger Sonntag. It is for my "Field Education" class – a little bit less obviously theological on the surface, but deeply involved in serving the crushed and broken people that God places in front of us.
I have not decided whether I agree with that quote 100% or not. I don’t really think I *DO* offer a sacrifice. Still, we all go through things that we would rather not go through. Attaching a scriptural meaning to it might be useful. At the very least, it will keep us positive.
But "being positive," that’s not all there is. It is good, but it does not solve everything.
Have a great day in the Lord,
Lisa
