Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Thoughts on latenight minds and the last bit of Romans 2 Nipto week 10

Dear God,

I love you deep in my core. I wish I would show that in my actions more. I'm so lame. But I know you love me just the same. Even when I rhyme like I'm Dr. Seuss. It's too late, tomorrow I babysit Moose and Goose.

Oh dear Lord, forgive that last paragraph. And forgive my mood, it's kinda whacky when it's this late. But really. I shouldn't be giving you the last shred of my day.

Romans 2:25-29

25Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised. If those who are not circumcised keep the law's requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised? (so basically, circumcision has nothing to do with anything if the law is not being obeyed.) The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have thec]"> written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.(The awesome Gentiles won't like you very much.) This is ridiculous. I'm completely whacked out right now.

A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. (circumcision of the heart. Sin taken away. The black spots made new. Yes, please). Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God. (Wait, the praise the man says, or the praise of the man. I'm thinking it's the latter. God is rather fond of people who are Jews [or His people] inwardly, even if they aren't directly related)

So what exactly does all this mean? Do I follow what I need to be following? Am I allowing my heart and mind and flesh to be made new? Do I love my King with everything? Am I deserving of God's praise?

...Tough questions. I'll find out if this changes anything in the morning.

I love you. Even when I can't see, I know you're there.

Love,

Me.