By Bryce, age 5 We've been continuing on with our Peregrina Bible Study, and I can't say enough about it. The boys are learning so much; I am learning so much. I love how it gives us an opportunity to study God's word together, and grow together. A few weeks ago, we finished studying Deuteronomy. We read about the Israelites struggles and problems. We also learned how God wants His people to act when they go into battle. You may not be aware of this, but we are actually in battle every day- battling our selfish flesh for the goodness of God. So, how does God want his people to act when facing these situations? We learned that: -He does not want us to be afraid. -He wants us to remember how he has helped us in the past. -He wants us to listen to wisdom of those who are older, who have studied God's word, and who can give advice and comfort. -He wants us to remember that He doesn't just fight with us; He goes before you, so He can save you. -He will never put you in a battle you can't win. It is up to you to have faith in Him and keep up the good fight. After reading through Deuteronomy 20:1-4, Peregrina had us read Thornton W. Burgess' "When Mr. Bluebird Won His Beautiful Coat." I really enjoyed this little story. It referred to "Mother Nature" but the boys and I talked about that, and the fantasy behind it. Overall, the moral of the story far outweighed the reference to Mother Nature. We spent some time talking about the bluebird story, as well as the struggles the Israelites faced. Dear reader, do you ever feel like you know what's right, but what's wrong seems so much easier? Around the time we read this lesson, we uncovered some hidden food stashes in our house. Notice I said "stashes." Plural. Apparently, Bryce has been hiding food he doesn't want to eat. Now, you'd think at least one of our 2 dogs would've found them, but that was not the case. This study helped us talk about how it might have seemed "easy" to hide the food, but it's definitely more important to be honest. (Bryce has taken a real interest in aiming to be honest, and I know a lot of that is due to the time we've spent studying God's word) It makes me a happy mama, for sure! Dear reader, do you ever feel like you know what's right, but what's wrong seems so much easier? When are some times you find yourself facing this battle? I trust you don't have hidden food stashes around your house, but might you have hidden stashes other places, perhaps within your heart? How can you be ready for the next time you have to fight the good fight? As I continue to work on overcoming my anxieties in life, this lesson caused me to reflect on God's trustworthiness- something I feel I somehow lost sight of. He is the great promise keeper, and has never broken a promise. Not only that, but He's the author of my life, the giver of my salvation, and completely worthy of all my trust. When you find yourself in battle, I hope the things I've shared with you will comfort and encourage you. There is always hope. If you are in need of prayer, please visit my "Say hi!" page, and send me a message. I would love to pray for you. Ashton, age 8.
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