Disclaimer I am not saying if your Christian you are a better person, there are killers that hide behind faith and lovers who denounce it. [ My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?] James 2:1 Just think about what I hold to be true, and if you have conflicting thoughts I would love to learn more about them. Having your faith questioned is one of the quickest way to grow in your faith. [ Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.] James 1:2-3
The title of my last blog was Romans 1:16-17[For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. For in it God's righteousness is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.] For those who wondered almost enough to look up the verse there it is. Anyways that is a great verse faith is more important than law, believe in Him and walk towards Him in your heart and all else will work itself out. You can only live with faith. If you have a struggle in your life that you can’t overcome, don’t wait, come to the Lord walk towards Him, He will help you and then you will be able to do anything. [I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.] Philippians 4:13. Speaking of waiting “why wait two” isn’t happening so stop waiting (SF). Can, think of that word for a second, can means you have the means to do it, it doesn’t mean once you accept Him you won’t have struggles. However you will be able to work though the struggles with Him on your side. Bottom line, building a Relationship with Him is the most important thing in life. No matter if your life is great or sucks the Lord will make it right.
[Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.] Romans 3:31. If you believe in Him that doesn’t mean you can forget the laws, but to fulfill the law you must have faith. Faith is also needed in the most important issue, having a relation with God. So above all should be a true relationship with Him, once that relationship is strengthen following the values He imbedded in you comes more natural. I can tell you from personal experience building a relationship through faith is so much easier then tiring to build one by following the law. [for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,] Romans 3:23 [For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.] John 3:16.
If you could get anything you every wanted or needed, like car money food shelter ect..., just by acknowledging someone's existence wouldn't you? Well that's the option I am telling you about, believe in Him and you will never go thirsty. From a relationship with Him through faith then the laws will be easier to follow. I have found what stops some people from forming a relationship with Him, is laziness and apathy. "If your Christian then you have to follow all those rules." That's not true once you truly believe in Him you get to see things more as He does, sinning burns you internally. Stop the laziness and kill the apathy, care!!! Go out and do something positive with your life.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Romans 1:16-17
Note: these are not condemning blogs, they are my thoughts on situations to help me out, maybe if you think about it, it will help you as well. Romans 2:1...when you judge another, you condemn yourself...
You can be forgiven of all your sins, does this mean sin because you will be forgiven? When we sin because we are human and the devil bested us, that's one thing. The devil was once an angle therefore stronger than humans, so when Lucifer tricks us away from God, as he did with Eve, resisting a pleasurable sin while Satan is covering our eyes so we don't see God, is not very likely. So once you are made aware of the wool in front of your eyes, and you repent with MEANING God will forgive you. It is a completely different situation, when you knowingly walk towards the devil to snatch a treat, especially when you think you will just repent for it latter [All those who sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all those who sinned under the law will be judged by the law.] Romans 2:12 Repenting is not a get out of jail free card. It's not a prayer you just say to get in His good graces. It is a covenant with Him, that you are a changing man. Also once you repent that does not mean you still won't have consequences for that sin. If you were sexually impure resulting in a pregnancy, then repent, God may forgive you, but you still have to care for another life. Perhaps making life harder, but you sinned tempting creation. [He will judge everyone according to what they have done.] Romans 2:6
Do not mistake the devil strength over us as strength over us when we are with God. Let it be known we are between the most important battle; The epitome of Good Vs the essence of evil, God always triumphs, let Him in your battle. Also do not mistake us leaving the Lord as Him abandoning us. God is a perfect shepherd always noticing when one of His sheep is walking away, He calls for us to come back, only He won't force us to. When the wool is over your eyes utilize your heart to hear. I promise God will be there telling you what to do. [And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.] Romans 8:38
You can be forgiven of all your sins, does this mean sin because you will be forgiven? When we sin because we are human and the devil bested us, that's one thing. The devil was once an angle therefore stronger than humans, so when Lucifer tricks us away from God, as he did with Eve, resisting a pleasurable sin while Satan is covering our eyes so we don't see God, is not very likely. So once you are made aware of the wool in front of your eyes, and you repent with MEANING God will forgive you. It is a completely different situation, when you knowingly walk towards the devil to snatch a treat, especially when you think you will just repent for it latter [All those who sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all those who sinned under the law will be judged by the law.] Romans 2:12 Repenting is not a get out of jail free card. It's not a prayer you just say to get in His good graces. It is a covenant with Him, that you are a changing man. Also once you repent that does not mean you still won't have consequences for that sin. If you were sexually impure resulting in a pregnancy, then repent, God may forgive you, but you still have to care for another life. Perhaps making life harder, but you sinned tempting creation. [He will judge everyone according to what they have done.] Romans 2:6
Do not mistake the devil strength over us as strength over us when we are with God. Let it be known we are between the most important battle; The epitome of Good Vs the essence of evil, God always triumphs, let Him in your battle. Also do not mistake us leaving the Lord as Him abandoning us. God is a perfect shepherd always noticing when one of His sheep is walking away, He calls for us to come back, only He won't force us to. When the wool is over your eyes utilize your heart to hear. I promise God will be there telling you what to do. [And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.] Romans 8:38
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Note
Doubt can be stroked in the most concrete of things. Like ivy in a sea of skyscrapers and streams of yellow taxis nosily hustling by the green manifest of doubt covering the metropolis which is your mind. If a magician defies gravity, are you sure gravity exists? If you know you did everything right but you answer doesn't match the one in the back of the book, do you not doubt your answer, the answer key? With this being said I don’t claim my word is truth, the only truth is the word of God. [Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”] John 8:31-32. All my information is what I get from the bible and faith, but it is not what everyone gets. I will be quoting more scriptures, so you can read how I came up with this conclusion. Some believe if you go to church every Sunday then you’re a good Christian. I believe just going to church every Sunday makes you a good Christian just as going to MacDonald’s every Monday makes you a Big Mac. I was told this by someone I trust highly and has a great relation with God, still I checked it out. This is one of the scriptures that conformed that statement [If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.] Romans 10:9 Notice it says and believe in your heart you have to believe in Him, not just say it let alone just hear His word.
Another place I differ from some is I don't believe He controls us He gave us free will, possible His greatest gift, so we can choose what happens to us, so when we fall to sin it's not in His plan, [“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster.] Deuteronomy 30:15. He knows we are not perfect and can make anything we do fit in his plan, if you are ready to follow Him. Note If you differ from me in some aspects don't let it discourage you form looking in to my other ideas. Only God is perfect so no human is going to have it exactly right, but don't pick out the advise you like and leave the ones you don't. Hold dear the advise you believe comes from God, no matter how hard of a truth it is, but don't be obligated to take the advise you truly find isn't of God and I misinterpreted it. Be carefully in this decision analyze every believe before you accept them, even more important analyze every "false statement" before you decide it's something God doesn't want you to follow. As I said many times no one can know what God wants for other people, except what's clearly stated in the bible, like believe in Jesus Christ. Even so you know in the depth of your soul if you're doing his will, that is if you're trying to feel His greatness with your work. Many times I would write or say something I just felt was fact only latter to find the scriptures supported that. The bible is not foreign to anyone, even non-Christian's have to admit that the laws and guide line match up with humans morals and values, while Christians know that those values are His values imbedded in us. Although some stories may be unfamiliar or even unknown, they will still help your walk. [Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.] Romans 3:31 It is true faith is the most important thing in your walk, but your walk doesn't end there it merely starts there. So those you have never had the chance to hold a bible can be saved, but don't forget about the laws they help us get to heaven. Especially in today's world where sin is at your fingertips.
If you are looking to start your readings in the bible let me give you some advise that helped me out a great deal. Start in John, read carefully the bible is not something on a check list, it's better to read one passage and reflect then to speed read six passages. Make sure your understanding the message. The new testament is a more uplifting read, for it is life after Jesus came to earth, still the old testament is important, so once you have a solid platform of faith dive in to the old testament. [But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God] Matthew 4:4 Some good sources to help you are the internet biblegateway.com, an even better source is a friend you know is a Christian, but the best resource is to pray ask God to help you. [ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done]. Philippians 4:6
Another place I differ from some is I don't believe He controls us He gave us free will, possible His greatest gift, so we can choose what happens to us, so when we fall to sin it's not in His plan, [“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster.] Deuteronomy 30:15. He knows we are not perfect and can make anything we do fit in his plan, if you are ready to follow Him. Note If you differ from me in some aspects don't let it discourage you form looking in to my other ideas. Only God is perfect so no human is going to have it exactly right, but don't pick out the advise you like and leave the ones you don't. Hold dear the advise you believe comes from God, no matter how hard of a truth it is, but don't be obligated to take the advise you truly find isn't of God and I misinterpreted it. Be carefully in this decision analyze every believe before you accept them, even more important analyze every "false statement" before you decide it's something God doesn't want you to follow. As I said many times no one can know what God wants for other people, except what's clearly stated in the bible, like believe in Jesus Christ. Even so you know in the depth of your soul if you're doing his will, that is if you're trying to feel His greatness with your work. Many times I would write or say something I just felt was fact only latter to find the scriptures supported that. The bible is not foreign to anyone, even non-Christian's have to admit that the laws and guide line match up with humans morals and values, while Christians know that those values are His values imbedded in us. Although some stories may be unfamiliar or even unknown, they will still help your walk. [Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.] Romans 3:31 It is true faith is the most important thing in your walk, but your walk doesn't end there it merely starts there. So those you have never had the chance to hold a bible can be saved, but don't forget about the laws they help us get to heaven. Especially in today's world where sin is at your fingertips.
If you are looking to start your readings in the bible let me give you some advise that helped me out a great deal. Start in John, read carefully the bible is not something on a check list, it's better to read one passage and reflect then to speed read six passages. Make sure your understanding the message. The new testament is a more uplifting read, for it is life after Jesus came to earth, still the old testament is important, so once you have a solid platform of faith dive in to the old testament. [But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God] Matthew 4:4 Some good sources to help you are the internet biblegateway.com, an even better source is a friend you know is a Christian, but the best resource is to pray ask God to help you. [ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done]. Philippians 4:6
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
No Catchy title
Emotions defined by Microsoft as a strong feeling about somebody or something. If only words did emotions justice, then I could tell you how God’s love towards us is greater then our comprehension. I could explains how much a mother loves her children, then multiply that love by infinity and that would begin to grasp His everlasting PERFECT love for us. Today I lost a love one of the four legged kind. Ginger was sweet and so well behaved, I loved that dog. She waited till’ our mom and I could get there before passing. I feel like I don’t feel as I should, like my grieving isn’t emotional enough; I just sat in that cooled vet room and watched her died. My heart was colder then the snowy weather outside. I didn’t cry instead it made me think, is there a doggy haven? For if there is then there is no need to be sad for her but only be sad for us, the ones who are losing her, she is gaining everything.
I think the movie title “All dogs go to heaven” speaks the truth. All dogs go to heaven; for they never lose the innocents of a child. God only made humans in his image, a true blessing even with the devil whispering sweet hatred in our ears. It’s sweet because it feels good, its hatred because it leads us to Hell. The image described isn’t physical image it’s the inner image of knowledge morals and values. With that being said and humoring me for a min. believing all dogs do go to heaven why then do we want that special bond with The Creator? Wouldn’t it be nice just to automatically go to heaven no strings attached? I would like to say that would be better, but something just seems wrong with that. We are His special creature, the one He loves the most, the one He sent His one and only son to die for. You have never heard of a dog, cat, or panda messiah, have you? I believe that’s for two reasons: one, He loves us more then all His other creations and two; they don’t have the intellect to need a messiah. Knowledge is powerful and dangerous, God in trusted us with intelligence to rule on earth, so we may serve at the foot of Him in heaven.
Dogs will have a nice life much greater then that of their earthly one. Still I imagine their will be similarities, just as on this life they will live in his/her master house. Still being loved like one of the family, treated well (spoiled at my house) but not reaping all the benefits of the house. They get food everyday but they don’t get to choice from arranges of food or drink. They don’t have the intelligences to communicate in words with their master still they let us know what they want, like when they want go outside to use the bathroom. Similar situation; although humans were blessed with vast amount of knowledge, we still aren't able to communicate in words with our Master, still we can let Him know what we need, and He will answer in the perfect way. No sometimes it won't be in the way we would want Him to answer but just as we do for our best friend He knows what's best for us. You wouldn't give a dog chocolate(it kills dogs) even if they really wanted it, and thought it was the best idea. Just as God might not give something you really want or think you need if it's not what you need. God always provides us with what we NEED!
Dogs are to humans in such a way that resembles humans to God. Dogs love their master more than their own life. Take doges example and love the Master more than your own life. So in conclusion I believe all dogs go to heaven because they do not sin with knowledge. They live blissfully as they will in heaven but, when we go to heaven we will live in the presents of perfection and live magnificently. Once again words and knowledge fail in the description of God’s presents.
I think the movie title “All dogs go to heaven” speaks the truth. All dogs go to heaven; for they never lose the innocents of a child. God only made humans in his image, a true blessing even with the devil whispering sweet hatred in our ears. It’s sweet because it feels good, its hatred because it leads us to Hell. The image described isn’t physical image it’s the inner image of knowledge morals and values. With that being said and humoring me for a min. believing all dogs do go to heaven why then do we want that special bond with The Creator? Wouldn’t it be nice just to automatically go to heaven no strings attached? I would like to say that would be better, but something just seems wrong with that. We are His special creature, the one He loves the most, the one He sent His one and only son to die for. You have never heard of a dog, cat, or panda messiah, have you? I believe that’s for two reasons: one, He loves us more then all His other creations and two; they don’t have the intellect to need a messiah. Knowledge is powerful and dangerous, God in trusted us with intelligence to rule on earth, so we may serve at the foot of Him in heaven.
Dogs will have a nice life much greater then that of their earthly one. Still I imagine their will be similarities, just as on this life they will live in his/her master house. Still being loved like one of the family, treated well (spoiled at my house) but not reaping all the benefits of the house. They get food everyday but they don’t get to choice from arranges of food or drink. They don’t have the intelligences to communicate in words with their master still they let us know what they want, like when they want go outside to use the bathroom. Similar situation; although humans were blessed with vast amount of knowledge, we still aren't able to communicate in words with our Master, still we can let Him know what we need, and He will answer in the perfect way. No sometimes it won't be in the way we would want Him to answer but just as we do for our best friend He knows what's best for us. You wouldn't give a dog chocolate(it kills dogs) even if they really wanted it, and thought it was the best idea. Just as God might not give something you really want or think you need if it's not what you need. God always provides us with what we NEED!
Dogs are to humans in such a way that resembles humans to God. Dogs love their master more than their own life. Take doges example and love the Master more than your own life. So in conclusion I believe all dogs go to heaven because they do not sin with knowledge. They live blissfully as they will in heaven but, when we go to heaven we will live in the presents of perfection and live magnificently. Once again words and knowledge fail in the description of God’s presents.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Crazy night two (the epiphany continues)
I bet you were saying after reading the first part of “crazy nights” big deal, so what you got stuck. Exactly, that’s exactly my point. 99.45234% of the time what we find to be bad news or horrible events, is just life being lived. Do you realize most of Russia is still without natural gas meaning no heat, there freezing to death! When was the last time you thanked God for things you get every day, food water shelter, internet use, friends, family, LIFE. I don’t mean a quick memorized verse you recite before a meal I mean get on your knees and try to comprehend the love God gave us. As for the other .65ect % those are the serous time, when you need God the most. If you have lost a love one, then I am really sorry for your lost, don't think I don't think that's tragic. Nevertheless take comfort in the fact they are in a better place, they are in God's hands, and it is foolish to morn for them, but it's not foolish to morn for their lost. Pray for the strength to get past it, and people to help you though it, and God will answer in the best way. Perhaps the best way is for someone to come to you or maybe you have to ask for someone else's help. I do not know but make sure you are listing to His response.
Back to the story I resorted to doing the get unstuck yourself tricks every man-law holding Men has. All these trick came up with no results, frustrated and a little embarrassed I got stuck in such a small ditch I resorted to the phoning of friends. Before I go on just for everyone's knowledge my four wheel drive was broken. James was the first of my friends to answer the call, kinda reminded me of that country song ...find out who your friends are...stuck out in the middle nowhere... something like that. Anyways he found us (somehow we weren't to the road yet) and brought a towing device. thinking my troubles were soon to be over, only to have them crashed when his car almost got stuck, because of the misleading "dry" ground. James unwilling to try again in the good reason of getting both are cars stuck, we had to find a person with four well drive. Lane pacifically spoke, "what are the requirements for who comes" the quotes are unneeded, cuz that's not verbatim. Answering "anyone with for wheel drive, because we already have the rope." (again not exact) This goes on for a little with the end product, being Emily (Lane's best friend mentioned before) would come and help if lane jogged that night with Lane. Lane agrees and Emily comes and helps out. After much difficulty we as a collective group finally got unstuck. Rejoice right? Wrong, my car got stuck again seconds later. Avoiding maintains, skip to the part where part of my car just fell off the bottom of my car just feet away from the pavement. Getting out a little aggravated I slam the metal rode in the back seat. Reaching the road I see James and the girls claiming over the last meadow. Telling about my most recent misfortune, we laugh and reminisce of time past.
Time winding down we all get ready to leave. I reach for my phone to get Emily's # I find it's not there. Thinking it's in my car everyone leaves "job well done"(who said that why is it quoted). Getting back to my car I search frantically for my phone, only to find lose change and lent. Lane and I search the car again, she is calling my phone and everything. Then we take the search to the dreaded puddle(where I got stuck). Still no luck I am phoneless, I think how much easier phones make life and, how this is a great way to end my night I smile in pure annoyance too annoyed to even yell or get upset. Leaving this now hated spot I hear my phone ringing Lane called it that one last time because... I don't know.
Holding my thought to be lost link to civilization, I realized we sometimes don't appreciate what we have till it's too late. If I never lost my phone, I would not have been so glad to hear it. It might have even added to the aggravation. I know you hear this all the time but sometimes it takes small events to make you realize what you know, be grateful for what you have. Don't take it for granted next time you step in to your warm house, or eat a nice meal, or even hug another human being, it is all the work of God. When I got home that night I found my now eldest dog is not feeling well, I find this as a clue to make the best of what could be her last days on this earth. [ And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27] You know what I did that night before going to bed I thanked God for the mishaps that happen that day. I felt like it helped me in my walk and that's worth all the suffering in the world, so I feel blessed I got off so easy just a little frustration, getting dirty some clothes, and a few other miner things. All in all life is always great with God!
Back to the story I resorted to doing the get unstuck yourself tricks every man-law holding Men has. All these trick came up with no results, frustrated and a little embarrassed I got stuck in such a small ditch I resorted to the phoning of friends. Before I go on just for everyone's knowledge my four wheel drive was broken. James was the first of my friends to answer the call, kinda reminded me of that country song ...find out who your friends are...stuck out in the middle nowhere... something like that. Anyways he found us (somehow we weren't to the road yet) and brought a towing device. thinking my troubles were soon to be over, only to have them crashed when his car almost got stuck, because of the misleading "dry" ground. James unwilling to try again in the good reason of getting both are cars stuck, we had to find a person with four well drive. Lane pacifically spoke, "what are the requirements for who comes" the quotes are unneeded, cuz that's not verbatim. Answering "anyone with for wheel drive, because we already have the rope." (again not exact) This goes on for a little with the end product, being Emily (Lane's best friend mentioned before) would come and help if lane jogged that night with Lane. Lane agrees and Emily comes and helps out. After much difficulty we as a collective group finally got unstuck. Rejoice right? Wrong, my car got stuck again seconds later. Avoiding maintains, skip to the part where part of my car just fell off the bottom of my car just feet away from the pavement. Getting out a little aggravated I slam the metal rode in the back seat. Reaching the road I see James and the girls claiming over the last meadow. Telling about my most recent misfortune, we laugh and reminisce of time past.
Time winding down we all get ready to leave. I reach for my phone to get Emily's # I find it's not there. Thinking it's in my car everyone leaves "job well done"(who said that why is it quoted). Getting back to my car I search frantically for my phone, only to find lose change and lent. Lane and I search the car again, she is calling my phone and everything. Then we take the search to the dreaded puddle(where I got stuck). Still no luck I am phoneless, I think how much easier phones make life and, how this is a great way to end my night I smile in pure annoyance too annoyed to even yell or get upset. Leaving this now hated spot I hear my phone ringing Lane called it that one last time because... I don't know.
Holding my thought to be lost link to civilization, I realized we sometimes don't appreciate what we have till it's too late. If I never lost my phone, I would not have been so glad to hear it. It might have even added to the aggravation. I know you hear this all the time but sometimes it takes small events to make you realize what you know, be grateful for what you have. Don't take it for granted next time you step in to your warm house, or eat a nice meal, or even hug another human being, it is all the work of God. When I got home that night I found my now eldest dog is not feeling well, I find this as a clue to make the best of what could be her last days on this earth. [ And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27] You know what I did that night before going to bed I thanked God for the mishaps that happen that day. I felt like it helped me in my walk and that's worth all the suffering in the world, so I feel blessed I got off so easy just a little frustration, getting dirty some clothes, and a few other miner things. All in all life is always great with God!
Mind under matter and Spirit
Note: do not take the absents of a new blog as apathy on my behalf, I was simply a little busy/sick and I don’t want to put froth half baked and rushed effort. P.s. I have one saved at home that I can’t get to now so I should be posting another blog real soon.(thought I was ganna post this before "Carzy Night"
This past week I was living under the motto mind over matter, making it a long weak. Sometimes it is unhealthy to continual trick yourself into thinking you feeling fine when you are not. Causing the illness to be prolonged, lasting longer then it would have originally if you just coincided to the illness in the first place. The same holds true with your spiritual health. The sooner you admit something in your life is being cancers to your walk, the sooner you can work on that aspect of your life, to grow in you relationship with Him.
Ignoring a spiritual downfall is both expected and practiced often. This doesn’t mean it is normal, or what is suppose to happen. The act of ignoring an illness in your spiritual life, comes in a verity of forms, and unique ways due to circumstances. When are you hurting your walk? If God would pop in to chill with you and you would be ashamed, then you shouldn’t be doing that. The cliché it’s easier said then done has never been more true. God loves us so much He wants us to walk right beside Him all the time, so he wouldn’t enjoy any time you are not perfect. So I insist on you to thrive for the impossible act of perfection, you will never reach perfection but the more and harder you try the closer you will become to the impossible.
A common misconception, if most people are doing it then it must be ok. Just because you’re at the party and everyone else is drinking, doesn’t mean you have to drink. I am not going to tell you what God wants, the truth is no one truly knows what He wants for someone else, but you have to ask yourself, What would Jesus Do? As I said early you can trick people make them believe you think your in the right but, if you truly think and really see what He wants, then I can only pray you are honest with yourself, because you are not tricking Him. Is this short life on earth worth sacrificing the everlasting life after this?
This past week I was living under the motto mind over matter, making it a long weak. Sometimes it is unhealthy to continual trick yourself into thinking you feeling fine when you are not. Causing the illness to be prolonged, lasting longer then it would have originally if you just coincided to the illness in the first place. The same holds true with your spiritual health. The sooner you admit something in your life is being cancers to your walk, the sooner you can work on that aspect of your life, to grow in you relationship with Him.
Ignoring a spiritual downfall is both expected and practiced often. This doesn’t mean it is normal, or what is suppose to happen. The act of ignoring an illness in your spiritual life, comes in a verity of forms, and unique ways due to circumstances. When are you hurting your walk? If God would pop in to chill with you and you would be ashamed, then you shouldn’t be doing that. The cliché it’s easier said then done has never been more true. God loves us so much He wants us to walk right beside Him all the time, so he wouldn’t enjoy any time you are not perfect. So I insist on you to thrive for the impossible act of perfection, you will never reach perfection but the more and harder you try the closer you will become to the impossible.
A common misconception, if most people are doing it then it must be ok. Just because you’re at the party and everyone else is drinking, doesn’t mean you have to drink. I am not going to tell you what God wants, the truth is no one truly knows what He wants for someone else, but you have to ask yourself, What would Jesus Do? As I said early you can trick people make them believe you think your in the right but, if you truly think and really see what He wants, then I can only pray you are honest with yourself, because you are not tricking Him. Is this short life on earth worth sacrificing the everlasting life after this?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Crazy Night (the Kevin Palcsak epiphany)
Note: This weekend changed my life, I can only pray I don’t soon forget the lesson it stressed. I also pray it helps you as well.
Where to start, getting stuck in the mud, losing my phone, or I know the part of my car that is now in the back seat. Sat. Jan 10th, started out pretty normal waking up early at the crack of 11 to get to work by 12, what a drag. In fear of boring you with my average day, I will skip to my night. Lane (my girlfriend) and I had plans to hang out; I was surprising her with a little B n’ E (Dane Cook!!!) ghost addition. I know I am a classic romantic. For those of you that have been to the hunted run down school by western, that’s where my night started. Finding the door to be locked and bolted was a real flaw in my plan, having to think on my feet I proceeded to drive home. Passing a familiar spot on the drive home, I inquired to Lane, if she would enjoy rummaging in a spot previously explored by Lane, Emily (her best friend) and myself, with excitement in her voice she concurs that it would be a good idea. After re-exploring this spot we moved to the next destination, and the start of my problems, my blessings.
Still having plenty of time to kill, I decided to visit yet another just plan random atypical by definition, date spot. This time all does not go well, far from it to say the least. The originally entrance to this canopy of trees, was no more. Once the safe haven was finally found it was not the same glories spot I found once by complete mistake. O' what the mind can build up. Shortly after arriving, we started to exist. Lane "telling" me that left was the right way forced me to go the wrong way... right. In-between us and the road was a small pass of water not large enough to be called a puddle. Still I played it safe and turned to go around this h20 build up, only to find another smaller build up in front of that one. It was too late my front tire was already engulfed by the moist mud. Not too worried I began to back up. Unfortunately distance is relevant, and relevantly to everything around me we weren't moving. My back right tire was stuck in that first puddle I mentioned(it must of got bigger).
At this point I remember asking God why me, I have been trying hard to follow you, I thought to myself. Then I took some of my own advise, being a Christian doesn't mean you will have a perfect life, it means you believe Jesus Christ is you lord and savior. Therefore you need not to worry of anything of this world, but pray about everything you need. I know it’s not needed to have a perfect life, in fact, struggles are important to your walk. This is for many reasons; if this life was perfect you would not look forward to the next one. Another reason you go though struggles is to help others when they go though there struggles. A third thing I want to mention is your life is never bad when you have Christ! Live as Jesus did above the circumstances; always know you are blessed to have God that sent his one and only son to die for you. I know it is hard to sacrifice now for what you will get in the future, but if we knew how great His love really was man would have no greed, all mankind would be kind, and humble. Living on the streets with no money becuause we were helping others would be the American dream, instead its WIFM(What’s In It For Me) a marketing term that should not be applied in life it should be WIFH (What’s in it For Him). We the people don’t understand God’s greatness for if we did then God would not be as great men would be as smart as He. I for one am so glad God is far superior to our knowledge, though I admit it’s frustrating at times.
My night didn’t stop there, neither did my message but I feel like I should post this half before I finish. I am going to complete my crazy story, and try to show you how great we have it and how much we take for granted. We should be content on whatever we have, not think of what else we could get. It is hard to get people to think like that. It’s all too easy to see something in life that would make life easier, that we simply look past what we have. I know we are all guilty of this sin including myself, and it pains me to think I ever let circumstances bring me down when God is always there.
Where to start, getting stuck in the mud, losing my phone, or I know the part of my car that is now in the back seat. Sat. Jan 10th, started out pretty normal waking up early at the crack of 11 to get to work by 12, what a drag. In fear of boring you with my average day, I will skip to my night. Lane (my girlfriend) and I had plans to hang out; I was surprising her with a little B n’ E (Dane Cook!!!) ghost addition. I know I am a classic romantic. For those of you that have been to the hunted run down school by western, that’s where my night started. Finding the door to be locked and bolted was a real flaw in my plan, having to think on my feet I proceeded to drive home. Passing a familiar spot on the drive home, I inquired to Lane, if she would enjoy rummaging in a spot previously explored by Lane, Emily (her best friend) and myself, with excitement in her voice she concurs that it would be a good idea. After re-exploring this spot we moved to the next destination, and the start of my problems, my blessings.
Still having plenty of time to kill, I decided to visit yet another just plan random atypical by definition, date spot. This time all does not go well, far from it to say the least. The originally entrance to this canopy of trees, was no more. Once the safe haven was finally found it was not the same glories spot I found once by complete mistake. O' what the mind can build up. Shortly after arriving, we started to exist. Lane "telling" me that left was the right way forced me to go the wrong way... right. In-between us and the road was a small pass of water not large enough to be called a puddle. Still I played it safe and turned to go around this h20 build up, only to find another smaller build up in front of that one. It was too late my front tire was already engulfed by the moist mud. Not too worried I began to back up. Unfortunately distance is relevant, and relevantly to everything around me we weren't moving. My back right tire was stuck in that first puddle I mentioned(it must of got bigger).
At this point I remember asking God why me, I have been trying hard to follow you, I thought to myself. Then I took some of my own advise, being a Christian doesn't mean you will have a perfect life, it means you believe Jesus Christ is you lord and savior. Therefore you need not to worry of anything of this world, but pray about everything you need. I know it’s not needed to have a perfect life, in fact, struggles are important to your walk. This is for many reasons; if this life was perfect you would not look forward to the next one. Another reason you go though struggles is to help others when they go though there struggles. A third thing I want to mention is your life is never bad when you have Christ! Live as Jesus did above the circumstances; always know you are blessed to have God that sent his one and only son to die for you. I know it is hard to sacrifice now for what you will get in the future, but if we knew how great His love really was man would have no greed, all mankind would be kind, and humble. Living on the streets with no money becuause we were helping others would be the American dream, instead its WIFM(What’s In It For Me) a marketing term that should not be applied in life it should be WIFH (What’s in it For Him). We the people don’t understand God’s greatness for if we did then God would not be as great men would be as smart as He. I for one am so glad God is far superior to our knowledge, though I admit it’s frustrating at times.
My night didn’t stop there, neither did my message but I feel like I should post this half before I finish. I am going to complete my crazy story, and try to show you how great we have it and how much we take for granted. We should be content on whatever we have, not think of what else we could get. It is hard to get people to think like that. It’s all too easy to see something in life that would make life easier, that we simply look past what we have. I know we are all guilty of this sin including myself, and it pains me to think I ever let circumstances bring me down when God is always there.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Right vs. the Wrong reasons
Note: Once again, these are my thoughts that I deal with, nonetheless I am confident that I am not the only one.
I am seeing a pattern being form because, I must break stride before I begin yet again, my last post “Why Wait?” was mainly to make sure I don’t forget those points. It has a lot of loss ends needing to be tied up which was made looser by an interruption. Sounds ironic don’t it, but it will be explained latter. For this was just for your knowledge this is not the follow up, that blog is going to be called “Why Wait 2, Lose ends” (good movie title right?). Main concern, is it better to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or the wrong thing for the right reason? More pressing on my mind should you do the right thing for the wrong reason? Unfortunately I think my insight will stay near the surface this time, this is my newest dilemma I am dealing with. Unlike many of my other points I have not talked this point out yet. Btb (by the by) talking stuff out to someone you trust is very helpful, even more so if you have multiple conversations peer as well as an older person. Notice how I said I have not talked this point out YET. Which leads me to another future blog taking your own advice, anyways I am going to try to stay on subject I wrote those points along with others down to talk about on another blogs.
Doesn’t it suck when you start something great with even better intention, then your motives turn selfish or a different sinful motive? You think about why you started it and what good it has/may done/do(if you’re an analyzer as I am esp.). Then you may want to get praise more then you want your original intention. I specifically pulled out selfish for I find it the easiest temptation the devil can present when you are doing the good will of God. Satan compliments you to appeal to your vanity. **(See foot note)** Another more discouraging than depressing event is when you want to begin something for the wrong reason. Then you wonder is the significances of the glory that was meant to be was water down or lessened. Yearning to do the right thing is no less then a step in the right direction. Knowing you’re bothered that your intentions are not pure is another step. This time I don’t have a capping personal conclusion per say, but I do have small accomplishments that give me faith that I can change from the inside out.
Disheartening as it is for your minds of minds to think of selfish animalistic rewards, in you heart of heart He is there to help you change those instincts. To truly commence your walk you must want to in your core the very center of your soul. Well I got indescribable good news, if you know it yet or not, He has put that desire in you. From the start of time mankind has had the sense to do good, conversely they also had the craving to sin. The best way I have found to release the hold the devil has is to start from the outside in. Meaning do the right thing first, don’t wait till you intentions our pure. The time when you are doubting is the time Satan is strongest. So make that first step to do good, follow through with thriving to glorify Him, not any other motives. This sounds contrary to common believe, but let me explain. He is working from the inside out, reaching for you, leaving you to reach for Him, starting on the outside working in. Obvious: if you have good intentions then of course mimic that with your actions; this advise is just for times when you fear you already contaminated your mission.
Foot Note- Another pattern of mine tons of notes/explanation, (that's a self-proving statement)(as was that one and this one). Weird writing happens aside, this is an important note. I worked on this blog at school up to the point **(see foot note)** at school before talking this problem out with someone I trust and who has help me strengthen my walk so much. I am so grateful for him/her(mentioned only by the alias of anonymous Amy), but more significantly, I am thankful to God for using Amy as His tool to help my walk. I only tell you this, and I only kept what I blogged before I talked this out, to show you how much it does help. I don't know if you noticed this or not, but before that point I had more question then I did "answers". Guys let me tell you, God will reward your faith in the most amazing of ways. Accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior is a privilege, not a free ride to a perfect life. So I am not saying if you accept Christ then your problems go away, but the burden of those problems will be lessened because they will be in the all capable hands of God. The same God that allowed us to have the choice of accepting the Savior when He sent Him to die for creatures, that without His grace would not be worthy to utter His name. Rejoice, that our Lord is one with such grace, and shout His name, may it be clear you believe, no matter what you are doing, by doing His will every chance you get.
I am seeing a pattern being form because, I must break stride before I begin yet again, my last post “Why Wait?” was mainly to make sure I don’t forget those points. It has a lot of loss ends needing to be tied up which was made looser by an interruption. Sounds ironic don’t it, but it will be explained latter. For this was just for your knowledge this is not the follow up, that blog is going to be called “Why Wait 2, Lose ends” (good movie title right?). Main concern, is it better to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or the wrong thing for the right reason? More pressing on my mind should you do the right thing for the wrong reason? Unfortunately I think my insight will stay near the surface this time, this is my newest dilemma I am dealing with. Unlike many of my other points I have not talked this point out yet. Btb (by the by) talking stuff out to someone you trust is very helpful, even more so if you have multiple conversations peer as well as an older person. Notice how I said I have not talked this point out YET. Which leads me to another future blog taking your own advice, anyways I am going to try to stay on subject I wrote those points along with others down to talk about on another blogs.
Doesn’t it suck when you start something great with even better intention, then your motives turn selfish or a different sinful motive? You think about why you started it and what good it has/may done/do(if you’re an analyzer as I am esp.). Then you may want to get praise more then you want your original intention. I specifically pulled out selfish for I find it the easiest temptation the devil can present when you are doing the good will of God. Satan compliments you to appeal to your vanity. **(See foot note)** Another more discouraging than depressing event is when you want to begin something for the wrong reason. Then you wonder is the significances of the glory that was meant to be was water down or lessened. Yearning to do the right thing is no less then a step in the right direction. Knowing you’re bothered that your intentions are not pure is another step. This time I don’t have a capping personal conclusion per say, but I do have small accomplishments that give me faith that I can change from the inside out.
Disheartening as it is for your minds of minds to think of selfish animalistic rewards, in you heart of heart He is there to help you change those instincts. To truly commence your walk you must want to in your core the very center of your soul. Well I got indescribable good news, if you know it yet or not, He has put that desire in you. From the start of time mankind has had the sense to do good, conversely they also had the craving to sin. The best way I have found to release the hold the devil has is to start from the outside in. Meaning do the right thing first, don’t wait till you intentions our pure. The time when you are doubting is the time Satan is strongest. So make that first step to do good, follow through with thriving to glorify Him, not any other motives. This sounds contrary to common believe, but let me explain. He is working from the inside out, reaching for you, leaving you to reach for Him, starting on the outside working in. Obvious: if you have good intentions then of course mimic that with your actions; this advise is just for times when you fear you already contaminated your mission.
Foot Note- Another pattern of mine tons of notes/explanation, (that's a self-proving statement)(as was that one and this one). Weird writing happens aside, this is an important note. I worked on this blog at school up to the point **(see foot note)** at school before talking this problem out with someone I trust and who has help me strengthen my walk so much. I am so grateful for him/her(mentioned only by the alias of anonymous Amy), but more significantly, I am thankful to God for using Amy as His tool to help my walk. I only tell you this, and I only kept what I blogged before I talked this out, to show you how much it does help. I don't know if you noticed this or not, but before that point I had more question then I did "answers". Guys let me tell you, God will reward your faith in the most amazing of ways. Accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior is a privilege, not a free ride to a perfect life. So I am not saying if you accept Christ then your problems go away, but the burden of those problems will be lessened because they will be in the all capable hands of God. The same God that allowed us to have the choice of accepting the Savior when He sent Him to die for creatures, that without His grace would not be worthy to utter His name. Rejoice, that our Lord is one with such grace, and shout His name, may it be clear you believe, no matter what you are doing, by doing His will every chance you get.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Why Wait?
No note? Well this time it’s a little different all these things do pertain to me but, I also want to make clear I am talking to anyone who will listen, Paul Christian, to Sual Satanist
I realize that this is my third blog in a span of 24 hours; (you) may be wondering what I do all day and/or, why I am such a freak. Well all I can say is, “why wait”? I have had a lot of experiences since my walk started, ergo a lot of catching up to do. I don’t want to forget any of these thoughts and while I am writing them down why not make them available to others, maybe even help someone else’s walk (if I would be that blessed). Another thing is what is more important then working on your relationship with Him? Do you think you will be able to bring the money you make to heaven, or maybe you can take that sweet car that you whip ( note I am not saying that it’s bad to make money or have a nice car, and even if I was, who am I to judge)? So what do I do all day, well today school, then lacrosse conditioning, but to be blunt I am making an effort to care less if you thought I did nothing but sit at the computer all day, as I said …you only need to live for Him, no one else's opinion matter… And lastly am I a freak, well I can only pray that I am a Jesus freak, I am working on it.
Before I go on to the next thing on my mind I want to make it clear that, the first paragraph did not come from a malicious place, but was intended to be fun, and jovial. I try to follow, Ephesians 4:29-“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them”. That’s one of my favorite verses. I like that verse so much because, you will be amazed, what some kind words could do for someone. I challenge you to test this theory out.
Now finally: small things such as encouraging an acquaint or two, can change someone’s whole life. Including you own, here are some small day to day changes I made that really improved my way of living: listening to less foul music, in addition to watching cleaner shows, reading my bible at night instead of surfing the web, and most importantly having quiet time with the Lord. Quiet time is time you set aside from you busy life to just talk to God,…Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done -Philippians 4:6-
I am not saying if you stop watching shows were the underline theme is sex, then you will no longer lust, I am just saying that it helps. When I first heard this concept I was a little skeptical myself, these things are everywhere, it doesn’t even matter anymore. Then I thought, why make an ignorant decision, might as well try it what’s a week of my life with out some trashy TV and foul music? At first it might be hard to keep these habits in mind, but just like any other habit over time it comes natural and instinctive.
This blog had a lot of messages, some of them not the clearest (mid write someone gave me some real big news), but I still want to emphases, the message I hold dearest; why wait to get closer to God? He didn’t wait one second to hold his hand out for you. Before you were even born he gave His one and only son to die on the cross just for you. So He and yourself may have that personal relationship. Yes, its true God will never give up on you, till the day you die He will be there pulling you towards Him, but when are you going to die? 75 years 10 years before you go to bed tonight? I know non-believers have a problem with nearly everything I am saying, and I can not force you to be filled with the holly sprit. No one can strengthen another’s walk, you can only (with the help of God) give him/her the tools they need, they have to build their own relationship so I just ask that you do not make the biggest decision of you life ignorantly, look in to it, and try to fill yourself. I promise you if you truly try to listen you will hear Him.
I realize that this is my third blog in a span of 24 hours; (you) may be wondering what I do all day and/or, why I am such a freak. Well all I can say is, “why wait”? I have had a lot of experiences since my walk started, ergo a lot of catching up to do. I don’t want to forget any of these thoughts and while I am writing them down why not make them available to others, maybe even help someone else’s walk (if I would be that blessed). Another thing is what is more important then working on your relationship with Him? Do you think you will be able to bring the money you make to heaven, or maybe you can take that sweet car that you whip ( note I am not saying that it’s bad to make money or have a nice car, and even if I was, who am I to judge)? So what do I do all day, well today school, then lacrosse conditioning, but to be blunt I am making an effort to care less if you thought I did nothing but sit at the computer all day, as I said …you only need to live for Him, no one else's opinion matter… And lastly am I a freak, well I can only pray that I am a Jesus freak, I am working on it.
Before I go on to the next thing on my mind I want to make it clear that, the first paragraph did not come from a malicious place, but was intended to be fun, and jovial. I try to follow, Ephesians 4:29-“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them”. That’s one of my favorite verses. I like that verse so much because, you will be amazed, what some kind words could do for someone. I challenge you to test this theory out.
Now finally: small things such as encouraging an acquaint or two, can change someone’s whole life. Including you own, here are some small day to day changes I made that really improved my way of living: listening to less foul music, in addition to watching cleaner shows, reading my bible at night instead of surfing the web, and most importantly having quiet time with the Lord. Quiet time is time you set aside from you busy life to just talk to God,…Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done -Philippians 4:6-
I am not saying if you stop watching shows were the underline theme is sex, then you will no longer lust, I am just saying that it helps. When I first heard this concept I was a little skeptical myself, these things are everywhere, it doesn’t even matter anymore. Then I thought, why make an ignorant decision, might as well try it what’s a week of my life with out some trashy TV and foul music? At first it might be hard to keep these habits in mind, but just like any other habit over time it comes natural and instinctive.
This blog had a lot of messages, some of them not the clearest (mid write someone gave me some real big news), but I still want to emphases, the message I hold dearest; why wait to get closer to God? He didn’t wait one second to hold his hand out for you. Before you were even born he gave His one and only son to die on the cross just for you. So He and yourself may have that personal relationship. Yes, its true God will never give up on you, till the day you die He will be there pulling you towards Him, but when are you going to die? 75 years 10 years before you go to bed tonight? I know non-believers have a problem with nearly everything I am saying, and I can not force you to be filled with the holly sprit. No one can strengthen another’s walk, you can only (with the help of God) give him/her the tools they need, they have to build their own relationship so I just ask that you do not make the biggest decision of you life ignorantly, look in to it, and try to fill yourself. I promise you if you truly try to listen you will hear Him.
Drive to Knowledge
Note- Once again, these are my thoughts that I deal with, I am not alluding to anyone but, myself.
Before I start my message that I am going to write about something you should know. I am a type of person, who, when he decides to do something doesn’t like to do it halfway. This doesn’t mean that if I have to do something I don’t like, that I will not do it halfway (smile face). I started my blogging late last night and it’s because of my past mentioned characteristic that I was planning on doing another blog while at school, knowing I would have internet use. With that being said I was planning on writing on how you don’t have to move mountains, to make a life changing action, the smallest effort can alter your existence. However on the drive to school I became overwhelmed with The Holy Spirit. Listening to 106.7 K-love (a little ad, but true) I began to think about who I was, prior to strengthening my walk with Christ.
I thought about how I did things that I now pray for the strength to never do again. ; I also thought how; with some of these activities my walk was so far they didn’t even seem to bother me. Then I took solace in the fact that even before I was ready to find God, God was looking over me. Little to my knowledge He was pulling me close to Him, my whole life. Filled with conviction, and with the help of people God placed in my life, I began to walk towards Him. My transformation started mid-way though summer 08’ and I continue to pray to get closer with Him. Today I feel that I was forgiven, for some of my sins committed farthest form Him. Which was only possible thanks to Jesus Christ dying, on the cross for our sins. This doesn’t mean that my walk is complete, it never will be. It does mean that I have another event to witness, more importantly its proof that I am building a relationship with Him. In the deepest part of my heart I can say, nothing could make me happier then that.
Nothing is impossible with God; you might fall back in to temptation, which can be discouraging especially, when you’re strengthening your walk, feeling as if you have failed. God made us in his image not to be His duplicate, he knows we can’t be as holly as Him, but we must never give up on Him, or His will, I know he won’t give up on us.
I will like to leave with this; all of us have means to glorify God. Just as everyone’s walk is different, so is everyone’s mission, no one can tell you what your mission is, expect for the almighty one Himself. He is answering all your woes; it’s just a matter if you are close enough to hear Him.
Before I start my message that I am going to write about something you should know. I am a type of person, who, when he decides to do something doesn’t like to do it halfway. This doesn’t mean that if I have to do something I don’t like, that I will not do it halfway (smile face). I started my blogging late last night and it’s because of my past mentioned characteristic that I was planning on doing another blog while at school, knowing I would have internet use. With that being said I was planning on writing on how you don’t have to move mountains, to make a life changing action, the smallest effort can alter your existence. However on the drive to school I became overwhelmed with The Holy Spirit. Listening to 106.7 K-love (a little ad, but true) I began to think about who I was, prior to strengthening my walk with Christ.
I thought about how I did things that I now pray for the strength to never do again. ; I also thought how; with some of these activities my walk was so far they didn’t even seem to bother me. Then I took solace in the fact that even before I was ready to find God, God was looking over me. Little to my knowledge He was pulling me close to Him, my whole life. Filled with conviction, and with the help of people God placed in my life, I began to walk towards Him. My transformation started mid-way though summer 08’ and I continue to pray to get closer with Him. Today I feel that I was forgiven, for some of my sins committed farthest form Him. Which was only possible thanks to Jesus Christ dying, on the cross for our sins. This doesn’t mean that my walk is complete, it never will be. It does mean that I have another event to witness, more importantly its proof that I am building a relationship with Him. In the deepest part of my heart I can say, nothing could make me happier then that.
Nothing is impossible with God; you might fall back in to temptation, which can be discouraging especially, when you’re strengthening your walk, feeling as if you have failed. God made us in his image not to be His duplicate, he knows we can’t be as holly as Him, but we must never give up on Him, or His will, I know he won’t give up on us.
I will like to leave with this; all of us have means to glorify God. Just as everyone’s walk is different, so is everyone’s mission, no one can tell you what your mission is, expect for the almighty one Himself. He is answering all your woes; it’s just a matter if you are close enough to hear Him.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Worthy To serve Him?
Note- These are my thoughts that I deal with, I am not alluding to anyone but, myself.
Sometimes Satan puts fear in us, fear that we are not Worthy to serve The all mighty Lord. That if we did try to help others with problems they deal with, we would then be dealing with our own hypocrisy. The fact of the matter is; In no point in our life are we going to be as pure as He, you will never be able to give your input about sin blamelessly. So then I ask, should you put your input at all? Are you worthy to Glorify Him? Before you answer I urge non-believers and believers alike, to read in Acts 9: 1-22 It's a passage about Saul, a persecutor of Christian's far away from his walk with Him, and how he started making his journey to become Paul the apostle. I am not going in anymore detail describing the Bible I believe that the bible is a book to be read and interrupted by the reader.(If you do not have a close relationship with Jesus Christ, then the moving message that is in there, may turn to mere words on pages, so rather you walk is close or not, dont be ashamed to ask questions about what your reading, make sure your getting the whole message.
I believe as long as your advise comes from a good place, and is in an area of your life you are working on to improve, then you are Worthy to Glorify God, and help one of his children he loves so much. He loves all his children equally no matter how close or far their walk is from Him, and there is no doubt in my mind that he would want us to help our brothers out in need. So when is someone in need? As I mentioned earlier there is no human that is as pure as He is, so there is no time nor no person that an encouraging word wouldn't be useful. Do not let the workings of evil, put fear in you, have strength to resist evil, knowledge to know what to do in situations and, courage to stand up for what you believe in. The only thing to fear is Godless actions.
Remember you only need to live for Him, no one else's opinion matter, as long as you know in your heart of heat that you are trying to live for Him, then you are doing your life's mission. Tricking people is easy but, tricking The Lord is impossible.
Sometimes Satan puts fear in us, fear that we are not Worthy to serve The all mighty Lord. That if we did try to help others with problems they deal with, we would then be dealing with our own hypocrisy. The fact of the matter is; In no point in our life are we going to be as pure as He, you will never be able to give your input about sin blamelessly. So then I ask, should you put your input at all? Are you worthy to Glorify Him? Before you answer I urge non-believers and believers alike, to read in Acts 9: 1-22 It's a passage about Saul, a persecutor of Christian's far away from his walk with Him, and how he started making his journey to become Paul the apostle. I am not going in anymore detail describing the Bible I believe that the bible is a book to be read and interrupted by the reader.(If you do not have a close relationship with Jesus Christ, then the moving message that is in there, may turn to mere words on pages, so rather you walk is close or not, dont be ashamed to ask questions about what your reading, make sure your getting the whole message.
I believe as long as your advise comes from a good place, and is in an area of your life you are working on to improve, then you are Worthy to Glorify God, and help one of his children he loves so much. He loves all his children equally no matter how close or far their walk is from Him, and there is no doubt in my mind that he would want us to help our brothers out in need. So when is someone in need? As I mentioned earlier there is no human that is as pure as He is, so there is no time nor no person that an encouraging word wouldn't be useful. Do not let the workings of evil, put fear in you, have strength to resist evil, knowledge to know what to do in situations and, courage to stand up for what you believe in. The only thing to fear is Godless actions.
Remember you only need to live for Him, no one else's opinion matter, as long as you know in your heart of heat that you are trying to live for Him, then you are doing your life's mission. Tricking people is easy but, tricking The Lord is impossible.
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