Equipt: "Provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate."
This particular word best describes my purpose in writing. It is my prayer that you will be more fully equipt to lead...as the Lord directs you. The "2" in the title of my blog also has significance. So much of the reason that we don't experience success in relation to work or family or in our personal lives, is the direct result of our trying to do things on our own. Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matt. 11:28-30)." A yoke is a cumbersome thing, but it is intended for two oxen, working together in accomplishing the same task. How can a yoke be "easy and light?" Jesus is in it with you...as long as you are in God's will for your life. Neil T. Anderson, in his book, "Victory Over the Darkness," points out that when an experience or relationship leaves us feeling angry, anxious, or depressed, it is most likely because we are pursuing a goal that is not of God. It is something that we desire that may be outside of His will for our lives. Jesus' message is, "My yoke is easy and light." But, that is true only as we learn from Him. His life is an example of how we should live ours, in a way that is pleasing and honoring to God. If you attempt to go it alone, or your efforts take you outside of God's will, then you will experience frustration, anger, anxiety, or depression. At that point, you need to pause and examine your heart to determine where you may have gotten off course. Chances are you have slipped out of your yoke.
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails (Prov. 19:21)."
This particular word best describes my purpose in writing. It is my prayer that you will be more fully equipt to lead...as the Lord directs you. The "2" in the title of my blog also has significance. So much of the reason that we don't experience success in relation to work or family or in our personal lives, is the direct result of our trying to do things on our own. Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matt. 11:28-30)." A yoke is a cumbersome thing, but it is intended for two oxen, working together in accomplishing the same task. How can a yoke be "easy and light?" Jesus is in it with you...as long as you are in God's will for your life. Neil T. Anderson, in his book, "Victory Over the Darkness," points out that when an experience or relationship leaves us feeling angry, anxious, or depressed, it is most likely because we are pursuing a goal that is not of God. It is something that we desire that may be outside of His will for our lives. Jesus' message is, "My yoke is easy and light." But, that is true only as we learn from Him. His life is an example of how we should live ours, in a way that is pleasing and honoring to God. If you attempt to go it alone, or your efforts take you outside of God's will, then you will experience frustration, anger, anxiety, or depression. At that point, you need to pause and examine your heart to determine where you may have gotten off course. Chances are you have slipped out of your yoke.
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails (Prov. 19:21)."
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