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ErinNichole76
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Matthew 23:37
New International Version (NIV)
37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.
This is my favorite verse. I had to read it as a kid in front of our church (all of maybe 50 people). I think its the You were not Willing part that gets to me. It tells me that God and other people can do everything in their power to help but if I am not willing to change then all their effort is worthless. It reminds me to keep an open mind about things and be flexible at times.
In this effort to have a healthier lifestyle and lose my excess weight it reminds me to be willing to try new foods and exercises. And be willing to give up some of my lazy tv time for workout time.
New International Version (NIV)
37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.
This is my favorite verse. I had to read it as a kid in front of our church (all of maybe 50 people). I think its the You were not Willing part that gets to me. It tells me that God and other people can do everything in their power to help but if I am not willing to change then all their effort is worthless. It reminds me to keep an open mind about things and be flexible at times.
In this effort to have a healthier lifestyle and lose my excess weight it reminds me to be willing to try new foods and exercises. And be willing to give up some of my lazy tv time for workout time.
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Good scripture and reminder that He does gather us under His wings.0
