Monday, June 8, 2015

Teacher

You will go in and take the land from nations that practice magic and witchcraft. But the Lord your God won’t allow you to do those things. ~ Deuteronomy 18:14 (CEV)

Christ is your one teacher. ~ Matthew 23:10b (CEB)
Lord, since you are my teacher, it would be foolish to look for advice elsewhere. But I confess that sometimes I pay attention to the old local customs about spirits and magic. Sometimes I do superstitious things. And sometimes I start to think that all modern science and technology teachers have all the answers. I know that it doesn't make sense. I am a bundle of contradictions. But, please, recognize my desire to hear your word and to be changed by it. Teach me about your ways. I want to follow you alone as my teacher. Amen.
Challenging Words
  • bundle -- a collection of something that is tied together. For example, the letter carrier has a bundle of mail. The boy has collected a bundle of sticks to be used for the fire.
  • contradictions -- a combination of ideas, actions, or statements that are opposed to one another. For example, the boy said that he loved his girl friend, but his loving words were contradictions to his unkind actions.