SELFcentered by Gabrielle Jadat

Scripture: Romans 10:14–15 “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Today’s reading in Romans 10 brought something to my attention and it  started in verse 14. How can someone believe in someone they have never heard of? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? It seems like such a simple question, but it made me think about something. When you’re born and raised, like myself, in a household where strong Christian values are part of your upbringing, you can sometimes forget that not everyone has had that same experience. We, as in me, can become so accustomed to knowing God, hearing about Jesus, and understanding the Gospel that we (me) unconsciously assume everyone else knows, too. But they don’t. And tha...

 Romans 8:28  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and who have been called according to his purpose." This is a scripture my mom recites frequently, I hear it so much I can recite myself. I noticed as I was reading my bible today, I actually didn't know what scripture it was. I stumbled across it. It made me immediately think of my mother and how during those low moments of my life talks we oh so frequently have and she is called to lift me up, this along with other verses, is what automatically come out of her spirit.  I am grateful for my mother and her everlasting relationship with God.