1.19.10 QT(:

Passage: John 4:43-54

Scripture (verse that got me the most):

" Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders,'' Jesus told him, " you will never believe."

- John 4:48

Observation:

Jesus rebukes the people of Galilee for not believing in Him without such evidence. I think as humans, our eyes can be used as our double sword. Our eyes either see Him, or see the world. Too much focus on the world, blinds us from seeing God. To be "holy" is to be set apart. We can only be set apart, if God sets us apart. He seeks those seeking Him. We always need such big miracles to prove to us He is there. Always needing proof, evidence. Our faith definitely isn't blind faith, but we always need BIG signs as assurance without completely trusting in Him. Miracles happen all the time. We always want such big things to happen that we let the small things go. God works in mysterious way, and comes like a thief in the night. It's the small things that are the most important. Every moment, we might let one pass by.

I was getting acupuncture a few days ago. I just lied there still for 30 minutes after he was done with the needles. During those 30 minutes, I was listening to my shuffle. I honestly only have 2 Christian songs on that shuffle with like 30 songs. I was just listening to the songs, but the next song I wanted was a Christian song. In my head, I was like. "God, please let it be your song." and the next song that came was Your Name High- Hillsongs. Ierno, for me, it was one of those small miracles that happen everyday. But in order for me to notice them, I had to be still, and seek Him.

Application

We're so distracted by our schedules that sometimes, we just need that time to be still and seek God. God is telling me to wait up, calm down, stop with what I'm doing, and seek Him. Just like He calms the storms to a whisper, I want Him to calm my heart. I'll make that time available by just aside from QT, spend time just listening to praise songs, and praying.

Currently listening to: The Stand- Hillsongs

"I'll stand with my arms high and my heart abandoned, in awe of the one who gave it all. I'll stand, my soul all to you surrendered, all I am is yours."

Prayer Topics:

1. Spirit, vivacity. Lately people say I look dead, and I'm just falling asleep everywhere. It makes me feel inactive and lazy. I keep falling asleep at church, at school. I used to be so spirited and alive. I want to have that energy again, to just be excited by the blessings God has given me.

2. For my mom's restaurant, Sansui, to go well. Buisness has been really bad the past few months. It's raining this whole week also. My mom works her butt off to take care of us, and I take too much of an advantage of that. Financially, our family isn't doing so well. I hope God just pours His blessings upon my mom. Bless her and her restaurant abundantly.

3. I'm looking for a job, I want one when I turn 17 next month.I pray that God will really provide a place for me to work, so I can serve my mom