Devotions

I rarely do devotions, if I am tired I don't do them. I am already busy with so many other things, I felt that devotions were not important. But having that dinner two, three weeks ago, made me realise that I should concentrate even more on my spiritual growth because I am so involved with so many things. After this past weekend, God had called me to hit the books again. I received a Daily Bible (Max Lucado) from the English Congregation committee at my baptism almost 4 years ago. I have flipped through it once or twice but have never gone for more than a week. So I opened it up, and started reading. God had called me back to devotions at the right time, as there are some things that I do not know how to deal with.
Devotions from the night before stood out to me (and it just occurred to me that I did not do my devos one night. =o=)

Think about the things that are good and worth of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.
Philippians 4:8

Jeremiah 3:1-4:31, God tells us to admit our sin and return to Him. It's as simple as that. I admit to God that I have not been a good Christian, not reading His word everyday, and little minute details that I have not been following, especially for the month of September. (the following may be seen as excuses) I have been so involved that I give myself excuses not to do things. Now I really hate myself for it, but I am trying to improve it.

Don't praise yourself. Let someone else do it. Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth.
Proverbs 27:2

This is definitely a verse I have to learn from. I love praising myself, and I know it's not very good. But I love to be praised, it's really bad. I have the wrong mindset and it's definitely something I have to asked God for help.

Philippians 4:1-23 (I'll summarize it)
- Be full of joy in the Lord always
- Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind
- Pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.
- think of things worthy of praise
- I can do all things through Christ because he gives me strength