Isaiah 46:8-9

"Remember this, fix it in mind,
take it to heart, you rebels.
Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me.


Heavenly Father,

To learn your ways on a mental level brings us knowledge that we have read,
But when strife comes the knowledge will leave us as our emotions are being fed.

That is when we forget about you as no longer your Words are being heard,
And we react to our environment and our behaviour becomes quite absurd.

We rebel against your ways because suddenly we think we know best,
And through our actions and intolerance we find no peace or rest.

Taking what we learn from our mind to our hearts teaches us to understand your ways,
And through practise it becomes part of our character throughout our earthly days.

To read the Bible is one thing, but to live by it is another,
And the difference can be seen in how we treat our sisters and brothers.

When someone has taken your words to heart, in burdens peace can be found,
And heavenly solutions to our trials are always sought after and all around.

The Bibles lessons guide us as to what to do and our actions show if we have understood,
Because no matter what challenge we face, our character should be good.

I pray that whatever I learn through my mind I take to heart,
And always live by your ways and through strife we never do part.

God Bless,
Gina
xxx