Con Diligencia....With Diligence

~I would like to start by saying that it's been 24 hours of no TV. It actually was a struggle since I have a TV in my room and spend 98% of my day in mi pieza. Yea. Temptation. But God is good and stronger than the urge.~

This morning's devotions comes after almost an hour of house cleaning that made me feel really good and clean :)

2 Timoteo 2:3-16
   This passage is a bit longer, so I had to find what the general idea was to properly understand it. Supongo basicamente tiene que ver con la diligencia de un(a) hijo/a de Dios.
      Living the Christian life isn't just about trying to get to the end, but along the way, devoting time and energy into this race. Paul writes a letter to Timothy about how an athlete isn't given the gold medal if (s)he does not fight for it legitimately. This means working out and practicing and pushing him/herself to get his/her body where it needs to be: in the best condition possible. (I've talked a bit about this in another blog).

     Getting there is never an easy thing, pero siempre vale la pena/it's worth it. I too have been looking into what kind of relationship I have with my Father. I've never been one to work exceptionally hard on relationships, I just assume that they are what they are. This is also reflected in the one I have with Christ. I read my bible once a day, talk to Him sometimes (when I have time) and say a goodnight prayer while in bed. I believe in God with ALL my heart, but where I'm lacking is the need to grow. Relationships weren't made to stay stagnant and life-less, but to grow in closeness and depth.

That's the kind I want, in all my relationships. Therefore, this means I need to spend more time with God and talk to Him more in general. Since I can talk to Him ANYWHERE this shouldn't be an issue. Well, I say all this and add 'By God's grace.'
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"Procura con diligencia presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse, que expone bien la Palabra de verdad." vs. 15

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." vs. 15