"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening word, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all which have to potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia
There are allot of times when we don't really think about what we are saying or doing, and there are too many times when we don't think about how much something so simple can do. Have you ever gotten a smile, or a hug, or even a kind work right when you needed it?
We all have those days when everything isn't going very well, and all we need is for someone to once more tear us down, and the someone comes up to us, maybe a friend, maybe someone you though would never do something like that to you, comes up, and gives you a hug or a compliment, a kind word, or even just a smile. Doesn't it just make the day a tiny bit better?
Sometimes there are people out there, who are pretty good at wearing there masks, as I call them, they are pretty good at hiding everything inside themselves, they don't really say how things are going in their life, and they just keep it to themselves, and then there are the people, who speak their mind, and tell you how things are going in their life, but no matter which one they are, everyone needs some encouragement from time to time. We all needs people in our lives that pick us up when we fall, and that are able to make the day better, just by doing little things.
We often don't think about how much just a tiny little smile can do, or just a small touch or hug, anything like that small things in this world. But, we all have had the days when it seems the world is crashing down around us, and, you know, some days, a friend comes up to you, and says, hey, how's it going? Or smiles at you, or gives you a hug, or just what you needed, even though they don't know what is going on in your life, they still are a friend to you.
We often don't think about what the smallest things can do in the lives of other, they can do so much, and we don't even notice how much they impact someone else. So, when you get a chance, or you see a friend down, just give them a simple smile, cause it could turn their life around, or even just their day.
Here is the quote one more time...
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
A Quote
All I have today is a quote for you...
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening eat, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -leo buscaglia
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening eat, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -leo buscaglia
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Words
Words.... you use them all the time, you use them to do many thing, that is how I am typing right now, I am using words to tell you what I want to say. We use words so much sometimes we don't even think much about them. We just kinda say them.
Have you ever had someone come up to you and call you a dork, and has someone ever come up to you and said something that you will never forget what they said, cause it made you really mad, or it offend you in some way?
Sometimes we use words so much that we don't even think about what we are saying, and we just say things that we don't think will offend someone, but they do. Do you think about what you are going to say every time before you say it? Most people would say no, because we don't always think before we say something, and that is why we end up saying stuff that we shouldn't say to other people. Stuff that hurts them. Because, you don't know what is going on in their life, you don't know everything about their life, and their day or whatever. You don't know if something that you say will hurt them, but you think that is might, so, if that is the case, do you still say it?
We use words so much that sometimes we just say stuff because we want to, we don't think about the outcome of the words. Do you ever try and make someone laugh? Well, most people would say, yeah, I have made people laugh before, what is wrong with that? Nothing is wrong with making someone laugh, it is the way that you try and make them laugh. If you are trying to make someone else laugh by making fun of someone else, put yourself in their place, if you were the person you were making fun of, and then you heard what you said, how would you feel? Cause allot of times, we won't think about our jokes, and we will just say them, and then we will end up making someone else mad, or hurt them.
Words have a big part of our life, we use them allot, but we should use them to encourage people, not tear them down. We should say nice things about someone, like they look good, or qualities that you like about them. Because, that makes a person feel better, and it doesn't make them have a bad day or whatever. So, make sure to think before you talk, and don't say something that could offend someone, cause you never know, they might be standing right around you, you never know. And, if they are, you have hurt them, and you may say that it doesn't hurt that bad, but you don't know how their day is going, if they are having a bad day, that is one of the last things that they want to hear. It will only make it all worse. So, make sure that you aren't going to hurt someone by what you say. Make sure that your words are going to build someone up, and not tear them down. Just, before you say something, put yourself in their shoes for a little bit......
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Time with God
How much time do you spend with God? Most people would say, I spend a lot of time with him, "when I get the time to." You see, we all have busy lives, and we don't have enough time to spend with God, everyday, or so we say. But, one of the problems that we have, is that we have our priorities mixed up. We would say that God comes first, but when you but that into real words, that means that we actually have to spend time with God, like he is out first priority. We have to make time for Him, we can't expect that their will just be time for Him, but we have to make time.
And then once we make time, we have to keep it, and make it a normal thing that we do every day. We have to make sure that we keep up with it, and not just say we are going to do it, but don't. We actually have to do it.
Some kids, when we go to camp we get on what I like to call a "spiritual high" were we are all on for God, and we say that we are going to keep up with everything. We say that we are going to read our Bibles, and do whatever it takes to be all out for God, but then when we get home, and we get back into our normal things, we don't do it. We don't say with it, we just back out, and go back to our normal lives, and forget about it. But, we actually have to make the rule for ourselves, and actually do it.
So, right now, if you feel open to it, I want you to make a rule for yourself, on when and where you are going to spend time with God.....
Make a list...
1. When
2.Where
And then once you have done that, you have to stick to it. You have to actually do it, and stay with it. And do it, not because you have to, but because you want to. Because you want to learn more about God, and it is normally in those times that God will show you the most amazing things, because he is so amazing like that. We could never understand! So, tonight, or tomorrow morning, start it! It doesn't have to be for a long time, do it even for 5 minuets, and after a little while, the time will just build up, and you will be amazed at how God works in your life. But, you have to make the choice to do it, and to stick with it.
So, what are you going to do? When? Where? Are you going to take the challenge?
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Prayer
When you talk to God, what do you talk to Him like? What are you talking to Him about? Are you just asking request after request, and expecting that He will answer you, and make everything okay?
That is what a lot of people think. They think that they can just ask God for requests after requests, like He is Santa Clause, and He will do everything that you want Him to do. He will make your life perfect, but that is not true. God does not make your life perfect, because if He did, He would never be able to teach you anything, because you would always live a perfect life, and you would not be able to live through the hard times. And God does not answer everything you ask for in a yes, sometimes the answer to your requests are no, and we have to deal with that. But, even if He does say no, He will still help us through them, and when He says no, it is for a good reason. He knows the outcome of everything, and for most people, you learn the most during hard times, and you spend more time with God when it is hard.
Here is a way that you can pray that would help you not to just ask God for everything, but if this, you will also be able to praise Him, and not just ask Him for everything.
P- Praise- Give God word that He is.... start out like.... God, you are... and then say a whole bunch a different things that God is to you, like wonderful, great, amazing...
A- Admit- Admit to God what you have done, and ask Him for forgiveness, and He will give it to you. And tell Him that you are sorry.
R- Request- Ask God for your requests, but don't be so sure that He will answer them in yes, and don't make this take forever, just do the ones you think are most important.
T- Thanks- Thank God for what He has done for you, and just thank Him, for whatever comes to mind.
S- Shut up! Be quiet, and let God do some talking! You have just talked to Him forever, now it is God's turn to do the talking, if you don't hear anything, just listen, and wait.
So, next time you want to pray, make sure that you don't just ask God for everything, but make sure that you wait, and let Him do some talking, and then you will be equal. Let Him and you do talking. Then, you both get some time to talk. And don't just expect that God will do everything for you, He will do everything on His own time, and remember that His answer will not always be yes, but sometimes will be no, but if it is no, He will help you through the rest.
Matthew 6:7-8
And when you pray, do not keep on blabbing like the pagans, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father already knows what you need before you ask Him.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Welcome Home
Welcome home, you
I know you by name
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So come and sit down
Tell me how you are
I know, son, its good just to see your face
-Welcome Home You- Brian Littrell
This song is the story ofa lott of people's lives. At times, we all astray from God. We go out onto our own path. We get mad at God for whatever reason, and we don't think there is a point in staying on His side, and trying to go along with Him. So, we go onto our own paths. We try to do things on our own, and I can tell you, basically NO ONE can do it! We need help. You can't do something as hard as life, all alone. You need friends, and mostimportantlyy, you need GOD! He is the one you need, and he is the one who can help you with all of your problems.
Sometimes when we go astray from God, we think that there is no possible way that we can go back on His side again, and we think that he could never love us again. But, as the song says, God is standing there, and waiting for you. And when you come to him, he is just waiting for you to come back. He is standing at the door, waiting for you. He waits, and he wait for YOU! He waits for you, because you are his PRECIOUS child, and he waiting for you, because he loves you. No matter how much bad stuff you have done, he still loves you, and he still waits for you. And when you come, he gives you a HUGE HUG, and wants to talk to you. Just like a friend you have no seen for like ever, then when you see them again, then you want to talk to them and hug them, and all that. It is the same with God. He is waiting for you, and he wants you to come back. He created you, and he waits for His creation. He is always ready to be on your side, and help you,youu just have to ask Him.
Think of the song again, read the words one more time, but the words are coming to you, from God, they are a letter from God, and this is what He is saying to you. This is not to anyone, but you...Readd it as if I didn't write this, but God did. And He is speaking to you...
Welcome home, you
I know you by name
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So come, sit down
Tell me how you are
You know, son, it's good just to see your face
God is waiting for you, and when you come, he knows your name, and he wants to know how you are doing now. He wants you to come, and sit and talk with Him. And He says, you know what? I don't care what you have just done, it is just good to see your face. And then, when you say... "God, forgive me for doing that," he says, I already did. And then when you ask Him years later if he remembers what you did, he will say no. He is not like an ordinary friend, he forgives you, and he doesn't even remember them, they just go into the trash, and they are gone. Never to be remembered again, they are gone, and will be. He doesn't remember them. They are gone. Read the words one more time, and put you name in the 1st blank, and then put your name.
Welcome home, ______.
I know you by name.
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So, come, sit down
Tell me how you are
You know son, it's good just to see you face.
I know you by name
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So come and sit down
Tell me how you are
I know, son, its good just to see your face
-Welcome Home You- Brian Littrell
This song is the story ofa lott of people's lives. At times, we all astray from God. We go out onto our own path. We get mad at God for whatever reason, and we don't think there is a point in staying on His side, and trying to go along with Him. So, we go onto our own paths. We try to do things on our own, and I can tell you, basically NO ONE can do it! We need help. You can't do something as hard as life, all alone. You need friends, and mostimportantlyy, you need GOD! He is the one you need, and he is the one who can help you with all of your problems.
Sometimes when we go astray from God, we think that there is no possible way that we can go back on His side again, and we think that he could never love us again. But, as the song says, God is standing there, and waiting for you. And when you come to him, he is just waiting for you to come back. He is standing at the door, waiting for you. He waits, and he wait for YOU! He waits for you, because you are his PRECIOUS child, and he waiting for you, because he loves you. No matter how much bad stuff you have done, he still loves you, and he still waits for you. And when you come, he gives you a HUGE HUG, and wants to talk to you. Just like a friend you have no seen for like ever, then when you see them again, then you want to talk to them and hug them, and all that. It is the same with God. He is waiting for you, and he wants you to come back. He created you, and he waits for His creation. He is always ready to be on your side, and help you,youu just have to ask Him.
Think of the song again, read the words one more time, but the words are coming to you, from God, they are a letter from God, and this is what He is saying to you. This is not to anyone, but you...Readd it as if I didn't write this, but God did. And He is speaking to you...
Welcome home, you
I know you by name
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So come, sit down
Tell me how you are
You know, son, it's good just to see your face
God is waiting for you, and when you come, he knows your name, and he wants to know how you are doing now. He wants you to come, and sit and talk with Him. And He says, you know what? I don't care what you have just done, it is just good to see your face. And then, when you say... "God, forgive me for doing that," he says, I already did. And then when you ask Him years later if he remembers what you did, he will say no. He is not like an ordinary friend, he forgives you, and he doesn't even remember them, they just go into the trash, and they are gone. Never to be remembered again, they are gone, and will be. He doesn't remember them. They are gone. Read the words one more time, and put you name in the 1st blank, and then put your name.
Welcome home, ______.
I know you by name.
How do you do?
I shine because of you today
So, come, sit down
Tell me how you are
You know son, it's good just to see you face.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Who are you when no one is looking?
Who are you when no one else is around? Who are you when you are all alone, and no on is watching you? Are you the same person that you are when you are around people? Do you show your Christ like ablitites just around other Christians, and be like another person when you are around someone else? DO you just pretend that you live your life for Christ when you are around people who you think that you should? Do you just ask Christ-like, because you think you should, and because that is what other people think?
If you want to be a true follower, you have to be the same Godly person around non believers, and around strong believers. You have to be the same Godly person, even when no one is looking. Because, if you are not the same Christ-like person when you are around non believers, they will not see God in you. But, if you do act Christ-like around non believers, then they will see that something is different about you, and that maybe they should do what you do too. And, always be prepared for them to ask questions about your faith, and you have to answer honestly. One thing about Christianity, is that you have to be honest. If you are a strong believer, you don't need to act like you don't know God at all, but, if you barely know him at all, you don't need to pretend like you know a lot about Him. You need to be honest with you friends when you know you have messed up, and you need to be honest with God too.
But, what I was talking about is, that you can't just pretend that you know God really well, but you really don't. You can't say that you spend hours reading your Bible, but you really don't. No one knows what you do when you are alone, but if you want to be a true follower of God, you have to even be the same person, a strong believer in Him, even when no one sees you, because God always sees you, He knows everything about you, and you can't hide ANYTHING from God!
If you want to be a true follower, you have to be the same Godly person around non believers, and around strong believers. You have to be the same Godly person, even when no one is looking. Because, if you are not the same Christ-like person when you are around non believers, they will not see God in you. But, if you do act Christ-like around non believers, then they will see that something is different about you, and that maybe they should do what you do too. And, always be prepared for them to ask questions about your faith, and you have to answer honestly. One thing about Christianity, is that you have to be honest. If you are a strong believer, you don't need to act like you don't know God at all, but, if you barely know him at all, you don't need to pretend like you know a lot about Him. You need to be honest with you friends when you know you have messed up, and you need to be honest with God too.
But, what I was talking about is, that you can't just pretend that you know God really well, but you really don't. You can't say that you spend hours reading your Bible, but you really don't. No one knows what you do when you are alone, but if you want to be a true follower of God, you have to even be the same person, a strong believer in Him, even when no one sees you, because God always sees you, He knows everything about you, and you can't hide ANYTHING from God!
So...Who are YOU when no one else is looking?
Monday, November 13, 2006
Marvelous Light
Sin has lost it's power,
death has lost it's sting.
From the grave you've risen
VICTORIOUSLY!
Into marvelous light I'm running,
Out of darkness, out of shame.
By the cross you are the truth,
You are the life, you are the way
Where are you running? What are you doing in life? What are some of your main goals in life?
Are you running from the bad things in your life? Trying to push them away?
I was talking to a friend today, and she brought up this song, and I was like.... I LOVE THAT SONG! Cause I do, but after she said that, it got me thinking... What is this song talking about? And, honestly, I didn't really know. So, I thought about the song, and I think that God revealed something to me from that song. As I was trying to find something to talk about on my blog, this is what I feel that the Lord wanted me to talk about, or else he wouldn't of let me type this.... But anyway. I got to thinking about this song.... And something popped out to me.
This question.... What are you living for? And, not to think much about it, I thought you Lord, of course, there is nothing else to live for. But, I got to thinking about that, and it is not easy to live for God, it just isn't! It is hard to be the one to stand out in the crowd, it is hard enough to fit it, and then right when you start to fit in, say you friend asked you to come to a movie with them, and you say.... Well, I don't know, but you are accaully thinking that you don't want to go see it, because it is a bad movie, and you don't approve. It is hard to say no, that you don't want to go, but that is what you need to do. Another example... Someone is making fun of you friend, or even your enemy. What do you do? Ignore it! That is the easy way out, but what you should do, is ask them to stop, or something like that, but it takes courage to do that, wouldn't you agree?
Another thing is, what are you living for? Is you main goal in life to impress others? Or to serve God, and lead others to Christ? A lot of people on this earth are very self centered, and that would make us want to live our lives for ourselves, and that is what most people do. But, if you take the time to spend time with God, you will end up wanted to live your life for Him and minister about Him whenever you get that chase. But, we don't think about what God did for us, we just think about what we did for ourselves, how we did this or that, but remember that whatever we do here won't come with us to Heaven, any of our popularity, or our friends, or anything, when you get to Heaven, nothing will matter but God, so why don't we live our lives for Him now?
What is your main goal? Who are you living for? If you are a Christian, what is your next step?
death has lost it's sting.
From the grave you've risen
VICTORIOUSLY!
Into marvelous light I'm running,
Out of darkness, out of shame.
By the cross you are the truth,
You are the life, you are the way
Where are you running? What are you doing in life? What are some of your main goals in life?
Are you running from the bad things in your life? Trying to push them away?
I was talking to a friend today, and she brought up this song, and I was like.... I LOVE THAT SONG! Cause I do, but after she said that, it got me thinking... What is this song talking about? And, honestly, I didn't really know. So, I thought about the song, and I think that God revealed something to me from that song. As I was trying to find something to talk about on my blog, this is what I feel that the Lord wanted me to talk about, or else he wouldn't of let me type this.... But anyway. I got to thinking about this song.... And something popped out to me.
This question.... What are you living for? And, not to think much about it, I thought you Lord, of course, there is nothing else to live for. But, I got to thinking about that, and it is not easy to live for God, it just isn't! It is hard to be the one to stand out in the crowd, it is hard enough to fit it, and then right when you start to fit in, say you friend asked you to come to a movie with them, and you say.... Well, I don't know, but you are accaully thinking that you don't want to go see it, because it is a bad movie, and you don't approve. It is hard to say no, that you don't want to go, but that is what you need to do. Another example... Someone is making fun of you friend, or even your enemy. What do you do? Ignore it! That is the easy way out, but what you should do, is ask them to stop, or something like that, but it takes courage to do that, wouldn't you agree?
Another thing is, what are you living for? Is you main goal in life to impress others? Or to serve God, and lead others to Christ? A lot of people on this earth are very self centered, and that would make us want to live our lives for ourselves, and that is what most people do. But, if you take the time to spend time with God, you will end up wanted to live your life for Him and minister about Him whenever you get that chase. But, we don't think about what God did for us, we just think about what we did for ourselves, how we did this or that, but remember that whatever we do here won't come with us to Heaven, any of our popularity, or our friends, or anything, when you get to Heaven, nothing will matter but God, so why don't we live our lives for Him now?
What is your main goal? Who are you living for? If you are a Christian, what is your next step?
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Are YOU Ready?
If you were to die today where would you go? If you were to get in a car accident, and die at this very moment, where would you go? Would you go up and see God, or will you go down into pits, with Satan forever?
At church on Wednesday, we had some people come, and talk to us about their 3 boys, and what happend to them. They did not know, that on their way home from Walmart that day, they would die. They did not know that some drunk driver, talking on his phone, and speeding would run into them. They did not have warning. Only, about 2 secondeds, and that is not enough to become a Christian, and ask Christ into your life, and let Him become the Lord of your life, and live in your heart forever. You just see the car, and they next thing you know, you are dead.
Sad though to think about, itsn't it? But, it is true. It could happen to anyone, at any time, right now, tomorrow, whenever! So... are you ready?
Yo may be thinking, well, I am not a Christian, but how can I become one, and this is ALL you have to do...
a) you have to admitt to God that you are a sinner
b) you need to ask God for firgiveness for your sins
c) you have to ASK Christ to come into your life
d) you need to ashk Him to be the Lord of your life
And then, once you have done that, you are apart of the family of God, so welcome! When you die, you are going to go to Heaven, and live with God, and all the other Christians. And once you have done that, LIVE you LIFE for God! Live every moment as if God was standing right next to you, because He is. He is standing next to you, and being a friend that will always be there for you. He is like a friend that will never leave you! He will always be there for you, and the friend that you can come to for everything, He will listen, because He loves you. So much that He took the punishment for all of your sins! He loves you so much that he took alot of pain for YOU! A sinner! He took it all so that you could come into Heaven when you died, and live with Him forever when you die. He took the pain of the cross, the pain of being whipped, and the pain of everything, just for you! He loves you! And it is AMAZING! GOD IS AMAZING!
At church on Wednesday, we had some people come, and talk to us about their 3 boys, and what happend to them. They did not know, that on their way home from Walmart that day, they would die. They did not know that some drunk driver, talking on his phone, and speeding would run into them. They did not have warning. Only, about 2 secondeds, and that is not enough to become a Christian, and ask Christ into your life, and let Him become the Lord of your life, and live in your heart forever. You just see the car, and they next thing you know, you are dead.
Sad though to think about, itsn't it? But, it is true. It could happen to anyone, at any time, right now, tomorrow, whenever! So... are you ready?
Yo may be thinking, well, I am not a Christian, but how can I become one, and this is ALL you have to do...
a) you have to admitt to God that you are a sinner
b) you need to ask God for firgiveness for your sins
c) you have to ASK Christ to come into your life
d) you need to ashk Him to be the Lord of your life
And then, once you have done that, you are apart of the family of God, so welcome! When you die, you are going to go to Heaven, and live with God, and all the other Christians. And once you have done that, LIVE you LIFE for God! Live every moment as if God was standing right next to you, because He is. He is standing next to you, and being a friend that will always be there for you. He is like a friend that will never leave you! He will always be there for you, and the friend that you can come to for everything, He will listen, because He loves you. So much that He took the punishment for all of your sins! He loves you so much that he took alot of pain for YOU! A sinner! He took it all so that you could come into Heaven when you died, and live with Him forever when you die. He took the pain of the cross, the pain of being whipped, and the pain of everything, just for you! He loves you! And it is AMAZING! GOD IS AMAZING!
So... if you were to die today, where would you be headed?
Thursday, November 02, 2006
The WORST Days
Do you ever have those days where you feel like God is out to get you? And you are like, God, why are you doing this to me? Why are you making me go through this?
Sometimes, I do that, I think everyone does. Especially when you are having a bad day, and everything seems to be going down the drains. First, you get up, and your family gets mad at you for this or that, and then you get to school, hoping to forget about it all, and then your friends are mean to you, and don't listen, and yell at you, and it just seems like you life is in the dumps! Everyone is leaving you, except one person... So you go and you want to talk to them, and they turn you away, and say they have their own things to deal with. And push you away, or are TOO honest with you! Like they say stuff that you know is true, but you don't want to hear it at the time, and they don't even care, cause they don't understand! So, you walk away, and feel like you are all alone, and no one wants to talk to you, and your days seems like it will never end.
And you start to question God, and ask Him WHY this is happening to you. But, you know what an even better question to ask God would be? Is, to ask him, HOW will you work through me today? And to me, that is hard, cause it is like, why would God want to show me something from such a losey of a day, but you know what? He is planning to work through it, God opens doors for you, and he closes doors for you, and maybe by some stuff that he is letting happen is because he wants to tell you... you know what, that friend isn't right for you, or you should be able to speak to this person, and God will show you your real friend through that.
Some days, you are like, how do I know who my REAL friends are? And, this is all I have to say, the real friends are the one who are who they say they are, and listen when you want to talk, and the people who build you up, not put you down, but you have to understand, that everyone is not perfect, and there is times when you will mess up, and sometimes the HARDEST thing to do is forgive, but you have to realize that when you mess up, don't you want the person to forgive you? So, why not forgive them!
And, so when they days are rough GO TO GOD, and ask Him, how he wants to show you stuff through what is happening, and what he wants you to do, and how he wants you to Handle it all, and everything like that! Because, he will ALWAYS help you through it all! He loves you, and he made you with a plan, and a purpose! HE LOVES YOU MORE THEN ANYONE ON THIS EARTH COULD EVER LOVE YOU! And he know what will happen to you, no matter good, or bad, and he will work through it with you, because he loves you that much!
Sometimes, I do that, I think everyone does. Especially when you are having a bad day, and everything seems to be going down the drains. First, you get up, and your family gets mad at you for this or that, and then you get to school, hoping to forget about it all, and then your friends are mean to you, and don't listen, and yell at you, and it just seems like you life is in the dumps! Everyone is leaving you, except one person... So you go and you want to talk to them, and they turn you away, and say they have their own things to deal with. And push you away, or are TOO honest with you! Like they say stuff that you know is true, but you don't want to hear it at the time, and they don't even care, cause they don't understand! So, you walk away, and feel like you are all alone, and no one wants to talk to you, and your days seems like it will never end.
And you start to question God, and ask Him WHY this is happening to you. But, you know what an even better question to ask God would be? Is, to ask him, HOW will you work through me today? And to me, that is hard, cause it is like, why would God want to show me something from such a losey of a day, but you know what? He is planning to work through it, God opens doors for you, and he closes doors for you, and maybe by some stuff that he is letting happen is because he wants to tell you... you know what, that friend isn't right for you, or you should be able to speak to this person, and God will show you your real friend through that.
Some days, you are like, how do I know who my REAL friends are? And, this is all I have to say, the real friends are the one who are who they say they are, and listen when you want to talk, and the people who build you up, not put you down, but you have to understand, that everyone is not perfect, and there is times when you will mess up, and sometimes the HARDEST thing to do is forgive, but you have to realize that when you mess up, don't you want the person to forgive you? So, why not forgive them!
And, so when they days are rough GO TO GOD, and ask Him, how he wants to show you stuff through what is happening, and what he wants you to do, and how he wants you to Handle it all, and everything like that! Because, he will ALWAYS help you through it all! He loves you, and he made you with a plan, and a purpose! HE LOVES YOU MORE THEN ANYONE ON THIS EARTH COULD EVER LOVE YOU! And he know what will happen to you, no matter good, or bad, and he will work through it with you, because he loves you that much!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
"Mirror" (BarlowGirl)
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Have I got it?
'Cause Mirror you've always told me who I am
I'm finding it's not easy to be perfect
So sorry you won't define me
Sorry you don't own me
Who are you to tell me
That I'm less than what I should be?
Who are you? Who are you?
I don't need to listen To the list of things I should do
I won't try, I won't try
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
And to Him I have beauty beyond compare
I know He defines me
You don't define me,
You don't define me
This song I think is cool, because it is talking about how the world sees you... Like a mirror, and you are supposed to be just like it on the wall. You are supposed to be perfect, and look just like everyone else.
And, looking into a mirror, is how the world sees you. They see the outside of you, but that is not what matters. So, in the seconded verse, they are talking about the way God looks... The inside, and that a person is now seeing how God is looking at them.
For, all he cares, you could be the biggest dork on the planet, and God wouldn't care. All God cares about is what is on the inside of you, he doesn't care what the world thinks of you, because no matter what, no matter what you look like on the outside, that won't matter to God. All he cares about is about your heart. Are you right with him? Have you accepted Him? Because, the one thing that God cares about the most, is knowing that you have the passage way to heaven. That you will not have to go down deep into the first pits of Hell, but you will be able to live with peace, and live in the wonderful place called Heaven, with him, forever and ever.
So, try to follow God's ways, and look at the inside of a person, the way they act, not the way they dress, and all the outside stuff, but look at what really goes on in their life, and everything like that. And other people will start to see a difference in you, and may want to follow you. You don't want to be looking in to the mirror of perfecting, but the ways of God.
'Cause Mirror you've always told me who I am
I'm finding it's not easy to be perfect
So sorry you won't define me
Sorry you don't own me
Who are you to tell me
That I'm less than what I should be?
Who are you? Who are you?
I don't need to listen To the list of things I should do
I won't try, I won't try
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
And to Him I have beauty beyond compare
I know He defines me
You don't define me,
You don't define me
This song I think is cool, because it is talking about how the world sees you... Like a mirror, and you are supposed to be just like it on the wall. You are supposed to be perfect, and look just like everyone else.
And, looking into a mirror, is how the world sees you. They see the outside of you, but that is not what matters. So, in the seconded verse, they are talking about the way God looks... The inside, and that a person is now seeing how God is looking at them.
For, all he cares, you could be the biggest dork on the planet, and God wouldn't care. All God cares about is what is on the inside of you, he doesn't care what the world thinks of you, because no matter what, no matter what you look like on the outside, that won't matter to God. All he cares about is about your heart. Are you right with him? Have you accepted Him? Because, the one thing that God cares about the most, is knowing that you have the passage way to heaven. That you will not have to go down deep into the first pits of Hell, but you will be able to live with peace, and live in the wonderful place called Heaven, with him, forever and ever.
So, try to follow God's ways, and look at the inside of a person, the way they act, not the way they dress, and all the outside stuff, but look at what really goes on in their life, and everything like that. And other people will start to see a difference in you, and may want to follow you. You don't want to be looking in to the mirror of perfecting, but the ways of God.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Darts
This is one thing that I got from my friend, and I think it is so true. Read it, and then I will comment at the bottom.
"One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry , and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture. Sally's friend drew a picture of who had stolen her boyfriend . Another friend drew a picture of his little brother . Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved. The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart . Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith , because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats. As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus . A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced. Dr. Smith said only these words... " In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me ." Matthew 25:40. No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ."
Have you ever put someone down? Or torn someone up? Cause you didn't like them? Or cause you were mad at them? Have you ever hurt you bro or sis, cause you were mad at them? If you are a person, aka a human, you most likely have. But, do you know who you are really hurting when you hurt the person?
Yeah, you think, I do, who? Well, of course you hurt the person, but that is not the only person, you also hurt God. Why you may ask? Because, well lets make another senerio. Have you ever put somone down? Or said mean things to them, or about them? Do you know who created them? God did, and he created them in his own image, so if you make fun of them, you are also making fun of God, in a sense. Because God created them in his own image, and he made them the way he wanted them to be, so why make fun of someone? Would you want them to do the same to you?
And remeber next time you want to make fun of someone that you are accually makeing fun of their Creator too. He loves you, and he loves them too, and he make them with a perfect plan, and same with you. So, next time you want to hold a grudge against someone, think about what God would do, and who all you are hurting. And think twice.
Genisis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
"One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry , and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture. Sally's friend drew a picture of who had stolen her boyfriend . Another friend drew a picture of his little brother . Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved. The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart . Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith , because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats. As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus . A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced. Dr. Smith said only these words... " In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me ." Matthew 25:40. No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ."
Have you ever put someone down? Or torn someone up? Cause you didn't like them? Or cause you were mad at them? Have you ever hurt you bro or sis, cause you were mad at them? If you are a person, aka a human, you most likely have. But, do you know who you are really hurting when you hurt the person?
Yeah, you think, I do, who? Well, of course you hurt the person, but that is not the only person, you also hurt God. Why you may ask? Because, well lets make another senerio. Have you ever put somone down? Or said mean things to them, or about them? Do you know who created them? God did, and he created them in his own image, so if you make fun of them, you are also making fun of God, in a sense. Because God created them in his own image, and he made them the way he wanted them to be, so why make fun of someone? Would you want them to do the same to you?
And remeber next time you want to make fun of someone that you are accually makeing fun of their Creator too. He loves you, and he loves them too, and he make them with a perfect plan, and same with you. So, next time you want to hold a grudge against someone, think about what God would do, and who all you are hurting. And think twice.
Genisis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
"How Great Is Our God?"
The splendor of the King,
clothed in majesty
Let all the rejoice, all the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at his voice, and trembles at his voice
How great is our God,
Sing with me
How great is our God,
and all will see How great,
how great Is our God
Age to age he stands
and time is in His hands Beginning and the End,
Beginning and the End The Godhead,
Three in One Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb,
Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names
Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing
how great is our God
Have you ever thought about that song? HOW GREAT is our God? Have you ever thought about what you were really saying when you said those words? How great is our God? Really, how great is he to you?
Think about God for a sec........ How great really is he? What did he do for you, you may ask? Well, Christ died for YOU and he died for ME! He was perfect, and he died foe ME and YOU, because he wanted to save US! And for some people who have heard that so many times, it is kinda getting old, you know that Christ died for you, but you don't take the time to think about what accually happened to Him, cause you heard it when you were young, and they did not want to scare you by saying all the pain he went through, but he went through SO much!
He went to the cross, and even before that, he was whipped, mocked, and just take a seconded, and think about it, do you remember when you used to get spanked? (if you ever did) Didn't that hurt? Well, that was Jesus, except it was over and over again, and rocks were thrown at Him, and everything, then he went up to the cross, and carried the heavy cross up the hill, and then he was NAILED to the cross! With nails, through his hands and feet, and then he hung there, he did not take any of the pain reliever that the crowd offered Him, but he just left it out, and endured all the pain, and before all of this, they had also put a thorn crown on his head, and they put it deep down into his head about 2 inches, think about how painful that was, and he was perfect, yet he still did it. And then, he took every sin that you will ever do, and he took them all, and endured them! Even His own father forsaked him, because he had so much sin on Him! But, who did he do it for???? YOU!! He did it for you! And he forgave you for everything YOU did, and will ever do! Think about all the people in the world, and how many times they sin? SO many, and he took all of the sin of everyone with HIM, and died!
And even though you sin so much, he still wants you to be part of his family, so, if you have not come into God's family yet, you know what.... he is standing knocking at your door, and wants you to come in. All you have to do is ask, and admit that you are a sinner, and he will let you in to the family, because he LOVES YOU!!!!!! And he cares so much about you! Don't EVER forget HOW MUCH GOD LOVES YOU!!
Verse:
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have entrench life.
We truly have such an AMAZING GOD!! How GREAT is OUR GOD?
clothed in majesty
Let all the rejoice, all the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at his voice, and trembles at his voice
How great is our God,
Sing with me
How great is our God,
and all will see How great,
how great Is our God
Age to age he stands
and time is in His hands Beginning and the End,
Beginning and the End The Godhead,
Three in One Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb,
Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names
Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing
how great is our God
Have you ever thought about that song? HOW GREAT is our God? Have you ever thought about what you were really saying when you said those words? How great is our God? Really, how great is he to you?
Think about God for a sec........ How great really is he? What did he do for you, you may ask? Well, Christ died for YOU and he died for ME! He was perfect, and he died foe ME and YOU, because he wanted to save US! And for some people who have heard that so many times, it is kinda getting old, you know that Christ died for you, but you don't take the time to think about what accually happened to Him, cause you heard it when you were young, and they did not want to scare you by saying all the pain he went through, but he went through SO much!
He went to the cross, and even before that, he was whipped, mocked, and just take a seconded, and think about it, do you remember when you used to get spanked? (if you ever did) Didn't that hurt? Well, that was Jesus, except it was over and over again, and rocks were thrown at Him, and everything, then he went up to the cross, and carried the heavy cross up the hill, and then he was NAILED to the cross! With nails, through his hands and feet, and then he hung there, he did not take any of the pain reliever that the crowd offered Him, but he just left it out, and endured all the pain, and before all of this, they had also put a thorn crown on his head, and they put it deep down into his head about 2 inches, think about how painful that was, and he was perfect, yet he still did it. And then, he took every sin that you will ever do, and he took them all, and endured them! Even His own father forsaked him, because he had so much sin on Him! But, who did he do it for???? YOU!! He did it for you! And he forgave you for everything YOU did, and will ever do! Think about all the people in the world, and how many times they sin? SO many, and he took all of the sin of everyone with HIM, and died!
And even though you sin so much, he still wants you to be part of his family, so, if you have not come into God's family yet, you know what.... he is standing knocking at your door, and wants you to come in. All you have to do is ask, and admit that you are a sinner, and he will let you in to the family, because he LOVES YOU!!!!!! And he cares so much about you! Don't EVER forget HOW MUCH GOD LOVES YOU!!
Verse:
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have entrench life.
We truly have such an AMAZING GOD!! How GREAT is OUR GOD?
Monday, October 23, 2006
Continuation
Who is God to you? Who do you talk to him as? A friend? A God? Do you tell him what goes on in your life? But, you are thinking...why should I tell God what goes on in my life, he already knows! And yes, that is true, God does know what is going on in your life, but he wants to hear it from you. He knows how things are going to turn out, but he wants you to talk to Him, and let him know how things are going.
And, how can God know to help you if you do not ask Him to help you through it? And how does he know you want help? YOU HAVE TO ASK! God cannot read you mind, well he can but he wants you to ask! He wants to help you, and be your friend, but you need to talk to Him.
So, do you tell God what you would tell a friend? OR even more? You should be able to tell God anything, and call to Him whenever you need Him, and ask Him what you want to ask Him, and he will answer you. But, do remember that his answer will not always be yes, I will, or of course, I will do this or that, because that is SO NOT TRUE! God knows what is going to happen in your life, and he will not just tell you everything that will happen to you right away, you have to wait, and see God's great plan for you.
So, talk to God like you would talk to a friend, because he cares about you, and will listen to you for however long you need to talk.
Verse:
Sorry, I don't have time to get one, cause I have to go to bed, cause it is late, I will add one tomorrow!
And, how can God know to help you if you do not ask Him to help you through it? And how does he know you want help? YOU HAVE TO ASK! God cannot read you mind, well he can but he wants you to ask! He wants to help you, and be your friend, but you need to talk to Him.
So, do you tell God what you would tell a friend? OR even more? You should be able to tell God anything, and call to Him whenever you need Him, and ask Him what you want to ask Him, and he will answer you. But, do remember that his answer will not always be yes, I will, or of course, I will do this or that, because that is SO NOT TRUE! God knows what is going to happen in your life, and he will not just tell you everything that will happen to you right away, you have to wait, and see God's great plan for you.
So, talk to God like you would talk to a friend, because he cares about you, and will listen to you for however long you need to talk.
Verse:
Sorry, I don't have time to get one, cause I have to go to bed, cause it is late, I will add one tomorrow!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Got some friends?
Take a moment, and think of you friends. Do you have alot? Do you have any? I think of mine, and I have alot, and then I look to my right, and I see people with no friends at all. And, guess who has turned them away, said mean things to them, looked down on them, made fun of them...? Me! And then I think.... Why am I doing this? How would I feel if no one wanted to be friends with me?
To me, friends are a big part in my life. Since I do not have a mom, it can be hard to talk to my Dad about stuff that goes on in my life, and when I am down, my friends are ALWAYS there to pick me up, and listen when I need to talk. I totally feel that God has blessed me with such great friends. But, have you ever seen someone who was walking alone? Or who was sitting at lunch by themselves? What do you do? Do you look at them and laugh? Or, do you go and sit there with them, and talk to them, like they are you friends?
But, do you have a friend that you can come to at 3:00 in the morning, and who will not be crabby, and will listen to you for as long as you want? Do you have someone that is with you, and that will never leave you, and that no matter how many times you mess up will still be you friend? And will forgive you? Do you have a friend that can do all that, and more? I do, and his name is JESUS! He is the one who will always be there for you, and will not leave you, and will listen when you need to talk, and the person, who has ALREADY forgieved you of everything that you will EVER do wrong! Isn't that AMAZING?
Have you ever thought of that Jesus is your friend before? I mean, I have, but I did not really think about it literally, till about a few days ago, when a friend was talking to me, and we were talking about friends, and they were like, I don't have any friends at school, and I was like, that's too bad! And they were like, accually I am not sad, it is totally fine with me, cause I have a friend that will always be with me no matter what, and his name is Jesus. And I was like, wow! I like your point there! And I though that was so cool, because you know what, we do have a friend that will never leave us, and always be our friend! And that is so cool! AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!
Proverbs 18:24
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
To me, friends are a big part in my life. Since I do not have a mom, it can be hard to talk to my Dad about stuff that goes on in my life, and when I am down, my friends are ALWAYS there to pick me up, and listen when I need to talk. I totally feel that God has blessed me with such great friends. But, have you ever seen someone who was walking alone? Or who was sitting at lunch by themselves? What do you do? Do you look at them and laugh? Or, do you go and sit there with them, and talk to them, like they are you friends?
But, do you have a friend that you can come to at 3:00 in the morning, and who will not be crabby, and will listen to you for as long as you want? Do you have someone that is with you, and that will never leave you, and that no matter how many times you mess up will still be you friend? And will forgive you? Do you have a friend that can do all that, and more? I do, and his name is JESUS! He is the one who will always be there for you, and will not leave you, and will listen when you need to talk, and the person, who has ALREADY forgieved you of everything that you will EVER do wrong! Isn't that AMAZING?
Have you ever thought of that Jesus is your friend before? I mean, I have, but I did not really think about it literally, till about a few days ago, when a friend was talking to me, and we were talking about friends, and they were like, I don't have any friends at school, and I was like, that's too bad! And they were like, accually I am not sad, it is totally fine with me, cause I have a friend that will always be with me no matter what, and his name is Jesus. And I was like, wow! I like your point there! And I though that was so cool, because you know what, we do have a friend that will never leave us, and always be our friend! And that is so cool! AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!
Proverbs 18:24
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Struggles?
Do you have struggles in your life? If you were honest with yourself, most likely, you answer would be yes. And if you are just lucky, maybe the answer is no, but then, you are blessed!!!!! But, anyway... Back to what I was saying...How do you respond to your stuggles? Do you get mad at God for them? Do you ask Him to help you throw them? Do you thank God for them?
You are thinking to yourself...Why in the world did she say, THANK GOD FOR THEM? I know, that can be so hard, but sometimes, God works through them, and you should NOT get mad at him for it, because you have no idea what the outcome will be. Maybe, you will be able to help others who stuggle in the same way you do, maybe it will bring you closer to God, who knows? But, God works for the GOOD of those who love Him.
So, next time you are struggeling with something in your life, come to God, and ask, What do you want me to do? And DON'T say, GOD, WHY ME?? Cause that would be some peoples normal response, but YOU don't know what GOD is planning to do through you and your struggles. You just have to trust that God will help you through them! Because, if you ask, he will!
Verse-
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
You are thinking to yourself...Why in the world did she say, THANK GOD FOR THEM? I know, that can be so hard, but sometimes, God works through them, and you should NOT get mad at him for it, because you have no idea what the outcome will be. Maybe, you will be able to help others who stuggle in the same way you do, maybe it will bring you closer to God, who knows? But, God works for the GOOD of those who love Him.
So, next time you are struggeling with something in your life, come to God, and ask, What do you want me to do? And DON'T say, GOD, WHY ME?? Cause that would be some peoples normal response, but YOU don't know what GOD is planning to do through you and your struggles. You just have to trust that God will help you through them! Because, if you ask, he will!
Verse-
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Is it hard to understand the Bible?
Have you ever been reading you Bible, and it seemed that it made NO sense at all! Well, I feel that way sometimes. But, I found it easier to read when I take the time to read it, and when I ask God to help me understand it, and teach me new things through it, and he normally does. But, I mean, it does not work if you only read your Bible, because you know you should, and you rush through it, but it normally will come to you when you spend your time on it, and wait to learn something that God wants to teach you.
I used to find everything in there made no sense, but I have been spending time reading the word, and accually thinking about what it say, and it all has come so much clearer to me. And I have learned that you have to take you time, and let God speak to you, and be patient. I mean, some days it may be hard, but God will help you! He loves you, you are his child, made with an awesome plan, and he loves you so much. And he will show you when it is his time.
So, that is all I have for this post. But, I am kinda running out of stuff to say, so if you have anything you want me to talk about, feel free, do not be shy! Just ask!
Jeremiah 33:3
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
*and yes, I know I have already put this verse, but it seemed to fit, so I put it again!
I used to find everything in there made no sense, but I have been spending time reading the word, and accually thinking about what it say, and it all has come so much clearer to me. And I have learned that you have to take you time, and let God speak to you, and be patient. I mean, some days it may be hard, but God will help you! He loves you, you are his child, made with an awesome plan, and he loves you so much. And he will show you when it is his time.
So, that is all I have for this post. But, I am kinda running out of stuff to say, so if you have anything you want me to talk about, feel free, do not be shy! Just ask!
Jeremiah 33:3
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
*and yes, I know I have already put this verse, but it seemed to fit, so I put it again!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
All I want, to be with you
More and more each day
I find that I turn away
But still youre calling my name
I dont talk to you Jesus
I dont sing to you Jesus
I dont call you Lord my God
I wont die for you Jesus
Not my life Jesus
This race Ill run my own
Do you ever feel this is what you are saying to God? You don't purposelyrpsoly, but you turn away from God, and tell him that you do not need his help. But, you want to be closer to him, but how can you become closer if you do not spend time with Him? To become closer to Him, you have to spend time with Him.
Just like, if you have a friend, and you want to become closer, what do you do? Do you talk to them? And spend time with them? Well, if you want to become closer to God, you need to pray to himspendd spen time in the Word, and maybe you are not an alone person, but you like to be with other people. So, maybe you want to start a Bible Study with you and some friends, and talk about God there.
So, try to makehabithabbit every day to spend time with God. Set aside a time each day when you can spend time with Him. And maybe start with only 10 mins, and let the time keep growing, and growing, and soon, you will feel close to God. And ask Him to help you too, and he will help you.
Jeremiah 33:3
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' (NIV)
'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.' (The Message)
More and more each day
I find that I turn away
But still youre calling my name
I dont talk to you Jesus
I dont sing to you Jesus
I dont call you Lord my God
I wont die for you Jesus
Not my life Jesus
This race Ill run my own
Do you ever feel this is what you are saying to God? You don't purposelyrpsoly, but you turn away from God, and tell him that you do not need his help. But, you want to be closer to him, but how can you become closer if you do not spend time with Him? To become closer to Him, you have to spend time with Him.
Just like, if you have a friend, and you want to become closer, what do you do? Do you talk to them? And spend time with them? Well, if you want to become closer to God, you need to pray to himspendd spen time in the Word, and maybe you are not an alone person, but you like to be with other people. So, maybe you want to start a Bible Study with you and some friends, and talk about God there.
So, try to makehabithabbit every day to spend time with God. Set aside a time each day when you can spend time with Him. And maybe start with only 10 mins, and let the time keep growing, and growing, and soon, you will feel close to God. And ask Him to help you too, and he will help you.
Jeremiah 33:3
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' (NIV)
'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.' (The Message)
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Life, we all have one. And some of those days are the worst days of your life, and some days are the best!! But you know those days when you are down, and you just want to talk to someone about it? Have you ever had one of those days?
I have, and sometimes people come up to you, and ask you how you are, but then they just talk about their day for the rest of the billion mins. And, to you, what does that mean to you? Do you kinda just feel objected??? Like, they do not care what is going on in your life, but theirs is what matters most? And then there are the people who are quiet, and you cannot talk to them, and you do not want to ask them to talk, and no one asks you if you want to talk. Sometimes it is hard to hold everything inside of you, and still try to "live".
But, to rap this all up, you know what?? There is some one who will talk to you whenever you want someone to talk to, and be your friend when you need one, and be by your side all the time? Do you know how that is?? GOD!! He loves you so much that he will be there whenever you need someone to talk to, and he will not push you away, or say can we talk later, like maybe your friends would do, but he will talk to you, and be your friend, and listen to you all the time, and be the friend that you can run to whenever you need to talk. And, all you have to do is pray to Him, and tell him you just need to let out your mind, and it will probaly make you feel better, and make your day better too!
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you
I have, and sometimes people come up to you, and ask you how you are, but then they just talk about their day for the rest of the billion mins. And, to you, what does that mean to you? Do you kinda just feel objected??? Like, they do not care what is going on in your life, but theirs is what matters most? And then there are the people who are quiet, and you cannot talk to them, and you do not want to ask them to talk, and no one asks you if you want to talk. Sometimes it is hard to hold everything inside of you, and still try to "live".
But, to rap this all up, you know what?? There is some one who will talk to you whenever you want someone to talk to, and be your friend when you need one, and be by your side all the time? Do you know how that is?? GOD!! He loves you so much that he will be there whenever you need someone to talk to, and he will not push you away, or say can we talk later, like maybe your friends would do, but he will talk to you, and be your friend, and listen to you all the time, and be the friend that you can run to whenever you need to talk. And, all you have to do is pray to Him, and tell him you just need to let out your mind, and it will probaly make you feel better, and make your day better too!
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you
Friday, September 29, 2006
"Amazing Love"
I'm forgiven, because you were forsaken
Im accepted you were condemned
And I'm alive and well your sprit is within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing Love how can it be
That your my king who died for me
Amazing Love I know its trueIts my joy to honor
you (in all I do I honor you)
You are my king,
you are my king ,
Jesus you are my king
Jesus you are my king
-Amazing Love
Have you ever thought about what those words mean? I did not really think about it that much until this week. We were singing this song, and the words just hit me, they all of a sudden popped out to me, and I was like WOAH! Read the words again, the first verse...
I'm FORGIVEN, because you were FORSAKEN.
I mean, think about it... We are forgiven, and we do not have to live with sin, but there was this guy that came, and was perfect, but took all of our sins! He loved us so much that he would do that!
I'm EXCEPTED, you were CONDEMNED.
We get to be with other people, and other people love and care for us, but Jesus was hated by many, and most people did not like him. But, yet we are accepted by lost of people, and they love and care for us. And he still loves us so much, and care for us so so much!
And I am ALIVE and WELL, because YOU DIED and ROSE AGAIN!
Just think... He went through all that pain for YOU! He cared so much about you that he cared, and he died on the cross, like the most painful death ever! He did it all FOR YOU!! And then, he came back to life, and now lets us have eternal life. I mean, WOW!
Now... I hope that gives you something to think about! But, that is what was on my heart, so I shared! That song is now added to one of my favorites! I LOVE IT! And I hope you understand it know too! And still, if anyone has anything for me to talk about, I am still taking requests! So, let me know!
Im accepted you were condemned
And I'm alive and well your sprit is within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing Love how can it be
That your my king who died for me
Amazing Love I know its trueIts my joy to honor
you (in all I do I honor you)
You are my king,
you are my king ,
Jesus you are my king
Jesus you are my king
-Amazing Love
Have you ever thought about what those words mean? I did not really think about it that much until this week. We were singing this song, and the words just hit me, they all of a sudden popped out to me, and I was like WOAH! Read the words again, the first verse...
I'm FORGIVEN, because you were FORSAKEN.
I mean, think about it... We are forgiven, and we do not have to live with sin, but there was this guy that came, and was perfect, but took all of our sins! He loved us so much that he would do that!
I'm EXCEPTED, you were CONDEMNED.
We get to be with other people, and other people love and care for us, but Jesus was hated by many, and most people did not like him. But, yet we are accepted by lost of people, and they love and care for us. And he still loves us so much, and care for us so so much!
And I am ALIVE and WELL, because YOU DIED and ROSE AGAIN!
Just think... He went through all that pain for YOU! He cared so much about you that he cared, and he died on the cross, like the most painful death ever! He did it all FOR YOU!! And then, he came back to life, and now lets us have eternal life. I mean, WOW!
Now... I hope that gives you something to think about! But, that is what was on my heart, so I shared! That song is now added to one of my favorites! I LOVE IT! And I hope you understand it know too! And still, if anyone has anything for me to talk about, I am still taking requests! So, let me know!
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