Before I get it into this topic, I will simply say that we
are all humans.
We're curious by nature
and want to understand Why things happen.This is good!It's good to
question things in life for our own understanding.
As a refresher, I started thinking about this
topic when a guy, who goes by "SeaNanners" I watch through YouTube posted a video sharing his thoughts
(below is the video if you would like to watch/listen to it).I really dove deep in thoughts, and really
opened up a can of worms, which I hope will shed some light and understanding
to you whom may be reading.
SeaNanners
defined trust as “a feeling of confidence that somebody is telling the
“truth”.”
So, what is trust? One definition is = firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or
strength of someone or something.
I believe Trust also correlates alongside with Faith.
Mark
11:22-25“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered.
“I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go throw
yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what
he says will happen, it will be done for him.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you
have received it, and it will be yours.
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive
him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you for your sins.”
This
scripture is just full of debate and different opinions from people.
1st - Have faith in a God that we cannot really see.Since we're born into a world where so much of our belief depends on
tangible “evidence”, we relate this to why we want to solve and answer why
certain unseen things happen in the world.Thus the “faith” part comes into play.
2nd - is how Jesus explains an illustration of a mountain going in the sea.I soundly believe that how we view things
with our humanistic imaginations are more than likely not as great as God's
abilities and ways.
Hebrews
11:1-3 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
not see. This is what the ancients were
commended for. By faith we understand
that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not
made out of what was visible.”
Bad
things do happen.
Evil
is in the world, and it's rooted in selfishness first by Lucifer.The angels had a choice before everything
happen, and they choose to not go along with God's plan of human beings existing
and created in His image.It's all about
choice, and the ability to choose.It's
beautiful and mind blowing.
Bad
things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people.
Luke
13:1-9 is a very hard, but good read.I've linked this verse here to the scripture if you would like to read
it very quickly and easily, along with all the other verses I share.
Anyways, the scripture is of Jesus sharing
that Life happens.People do die, and
rather unexpectedly at times.Either bear
fruit or be cut.
Matthew
25:14-30 Is one of several parables about reaping and sowing.God gives us abilities to take dominion and
bring the kingdom in His name, and wants us to take the responsibility of going
out and Doing it.
God
knows and sees Everything.This is absolutely
scary to even think about.
He's the
Ultimate Judge.
I
challenge you to read Romans12:9-21, but verse 19 says “Do not take revenge, my
friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to
avenge, I will repay,” says the Lord.”
If
it's not called Karma…then what is it?!
Even
if we may not believe the entirety of Buddhist beliefs of being reincarnated,
we sometimes instinctively call it Karma.
What
about “Righteousness”, or we becoming blessed?Even in Genesis 12:2-3 God told Abraham “I'll bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse.”
SeaNanners -
“There has to be a reason I'm choosing to make the “right” decisions in my life.” “That has to be the case that people who tell
the truth are rewarded.” “It feels good
to tell the truth.”
In
the end, WE have the choice to say things, believe things…ultimately choose
what we do.God created us human beings
with minds of our own.We're not
puppets.
SeaNanners - “White, blue, purple lies”
A
lie is a lie, it's all sin.Yes, a
sin.It's an imperfection, which makes
us human. It's Good to be a human, because we 1st must be a sinner
before we can be saved!
Also,
there's no “Greater” sin.
Romans
3:23“for All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God”.
God
is Perfect.
We have no right to come
before Him, yet He made a way through Jesus Christ.Jesus is our mediator to talk to God and have
a Real relationship. Jesus was indeed a man in flesh.Tempted as we all are, yet he was the perfect
one who was sacrificed for OUR Sins.What other God does that?Sends a
“heavenly” being to Earth to save those he has created.It's ridiculous!
Paul
in Ephesians 4:32 also reiterates what Jesus said in the gospels, which is for us to
“forgive each other, as Christ God forgave you”.
So,
this whole deal of forgiveness towards each other is rather bizarre.Even if it's the “worst person ever.”That's why Christianity is so beautiful.No other religion is like it with the concept
of forgiveness.All the other ones have
a system of some sort that you have to “work” to become “better”, and if you've
been in a church system, which says likewise then I'm sorry.I apologize on behalf of whatever
misconstrued church told you otherwise.
“Is
anyone ever beyond forgiveness?”
Forgiveness
goes against everything in us, yet it's the only way to release ourselves from
the power of it controlling our actions and thoughts.
So
how does forgiveness relate to Karma and trust?
Well,
we can make it real, because forgiveness is Always personal.
Lets
say a friend of yours does wrong against you.They lie, cheat, steal, harm you etc.Karma would then incorporate that your friend who wronged you will have
something bad happen to them.Would you
want something bad happen to them?Would
you wish it upon them/speak death other them?You would certainly lose trust in them.That evil seeded thought of “vengeance” would form, and if not dealt
with it will have implications for the rest of your life.God will serve Justice.Be humble and repent.Move on.
I
recommend reading all of Luke 18, but here's verses 7-8 “And will not God bring
about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get
justice, and quickly. However, when the
Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
Then, Jesus says in verses
10-14 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a
tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and
prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men ½" robbers,
evildoers, adulterers ½" or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I
get.' But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat
his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' I tell you that this man, rather than the
other, went home justified before God.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles
himself will be exalted.”
What
about if God has “Favorites”.
The
disciples asked a similar thing in Matthew 18:1-6 of who was “greater” in the
kingdom of heaven.Jesus simply
responded how “we must become like little children”, and “whoever humbles like
this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”.
Peter
in Acts 10 after receiving several visions/dreams from God showing him how it
doesn't matter if you're a Jew or a Gentile to become a follower of Jesus.Verses 34-35 say “I now realize how true it
is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear
him and do what is right.”
In
the end, it's not my Job to know why things happen to certain people.I'm not God, duh.All can relate to one's integrity, and it
doesn't matter if you're a Christian or not.It's all in how we carry ourselves around others and by ourselves, and what
we say and do, which other people notice and hold basis of their trust in them.Above all, God knows and wants us to love
others as He has loved us.
Matthew 6:33-34“But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for
tomorrow will worry about itself. Each
day has enough trouble of its own.”
So, if we seek and bring the Kingdom, we'll be rewarded.
For you who support me by reading
my blogs, praying, sharing, and even donating…Thank You again.As you know I am currently in Mijas, Spain
attending a Leadership Academy called G42.I've been here a month and it has exceeded my expectations upon
arriving.The vision of G42 is to
challenge those here to go out in various parts of the world, and activate
plans in a specific direction of interest with organizations, businesses, or
ministries to bring God's Kingdom.
For me it looks like going from
here and incorporating a plan of using my skills to benefit those in an
orphanage and community in Yei, South Sudan.Plans such as partnering with the locals to teach activities (sports
& team building) to the kids & youth, spend time building relationships
& encouraging those in the orphanage, and bringing leaders out of the
community to continue what I have started.
All this is just the beginning of
planning.G42 is helping me with
focusing and narrowing down my longer-term goals and visions further down the
“road”.The great thing is that it's not
just me, but 20 other interns who are also here going through similar
challenges by the leaders here at G42.Each of us with our own unique abilities and desires to share God with
wherever He may lead us, is an incredible feeling filled with excitement and
potential.The organization of G42 pours
itself out to so many dreams, goals, and plans all over the world with a
plethora of networking contacts in various ministries.
G42 and I are in need of your help
both prayerfully and financially.If you
have already helped donated, you know the gratifying feel of giving to
something bigger than you and I.I
aspire to share vividly what I have been doing here, and what G42 does as an
organization so you, the reader and supporter, get a feel for what's really
going on.I'm in the position where I'm
in need for the last 3 months here ($3,000 total), or if you'd like to
contribute towards G42 itself please click the following link. (if donating towards my account click "Intern Support", follow the PayPal steps, and specify my name)
Grace. It's more than a woman's name. More than an idea & concept. More than a movement by an acrobat or ice-skater.
It's a revolution that was brought by a God who showed Grace towards His Children. He allowed His Only Son to pay for our price of Sin. He continues to shower us with Grace that we don't deserve on any level, and asks for us to give grace to our fellow brothers and sisters on Earth. No matter who they are.
Mercy - sets us free from the past (death). You don't get what you do deserve. Tells you get to live in His House.
Grace - attaches you to your future. Got what you don't deserve. Joins you to Life. Tells you He gets to line in Your House.
Both are rooted in Love.
Receive Mercy. Find Grace (our responsibility).
Below are the first thoughts I had when it came to each verse, and some have humor. Romans 4:16 -- Not just for _____ people Grace
Romans 6: 13-15 -- Under Grace, not Law. not attached to Sin
I know that people try to find a loophole and abuse God's Grace. We somehow think that it'll be okay if I mess up, because in the end I'll simply confess and be forgiven....Then do it all over again living a life that's self-fulfilling. This is stupid.
John 8:2-11. It's the story of the Pharisees trying to "trap" Jesus by bringing Him a woman caught in the act of Adultery. Imagine Jesus in a Temple Court surrounded by many "high people", and they bring in a naked woman found guilty. (But where's the guy?) According to Levitical Law by Moses, she is to be Stoned To Death. (Imagine people throwing rocks at you until you die. Not Cool.)
Jesus took His time, wrote on the ground (only time I can remember it's recorded where He wrote something), and said simply "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." One by one the people all left until it was just Jesus and the woman. Jesus asked her "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you." Jesus declared "Go now and leave your life of sin."
Jesus made a serious point here! Other parts in scripture by Paul (Romans 6:1-4) that once you realize you're not-condemned by the Almighty, you would be so radically changed that the idea of Sin is so...minute! Grace is so powerful, we can't really begin to grasp the magnitude of it in our minds. It just doesn't make Any sense.
So with all that, be Encouraged! Leave your life of Sin. His Grace is Sufficient! Share with others the Power of this concept, which is so Alien and against human instinct! Bring Kingdom! Break principalities and walls with the Grace God has Given us!
I'm truly humble, and always in awe at the Beauty of this place. I'm so blessed to be here in Spain. Below are pictures I have taken while on my "walks" around the area. I've gone on many already. At the same time I'm so marveled at the beauty of this place & how Huge mountains are Right next to the turquoise Mediterranean, I have to think how there is Beauty all over the world. In the plains of GA, to the dry lands in Africa, the frozen arctic, and the jungles of SE Asia. I promise, even around all this amazing place I am able to concentrate and be involved in all the classes and projects thus far. I'm posting a blog in a few days about Grace. It's gonna be good, trust me.
Enjoy!
Mijas Pueblo with a great shot of half of it being shadowed from a cloud.
The water is absolutely freezing...to me (67 degree F)
I found a tennis court, put the net up, and now I'm filled with Joy!
Yes, there are horse and buggys here. I hear them every 5 minutes running by my apt.
Yay for bull-fighting right?!
Us guys took a hike up the nearby mountain that hosts all the large antennas.
...Which you can see the Antenna Mtn in the distance.
From the top of "Pico de Malaga". If you look closely, you'll see the Moroccan mountains!
After watching a video of a guy I follow on YouTube (SeaNanners), and the topic being brought up a few times in my head the past few weeks I felt obliged to share my thoughts on this crazy topic. My Name Is Earl tv show fans out there especially know what I'm talking about. I googled what the Bible says of "Karma" and found an Amazing response with Great Scripture referencing. WOAH...What? The Bible? Why that old book some people might think. Seriously, the Bible is Alive and Real with Answers. Don't knock it till you've read & discussed it for yourself.
(This blog is lengthy, but it's Full of Good information for those really curious and interested)
Below is straight from GotQuestions.Org Hope they don't mind. It also talks about a subject of "GRACE", which I'll later post a blog about too. Oh yea, I've been in Spain now for 2 weeks, and it's has been absolutely amazing so far. Also, I've included SeaNanners' video below so you can watch and listen to his point of view. Adam, if you're reading, I hope this will help shed some "light" and understanding for you, and anybody else who is convinced about Karma.
Karma is a theological concept found in the Buddhist and Hindu
religions. It is the idea that how you live your life will determine the
quality of life you will have after reincarnation. If you are
unselfish, kind, and holy during this lifetime, you will be rewarded by
being reincarnated (reborn into a new earthly body) into a pleasant
life. However, if you live a life of selfishness and evil, you will be
reincarnated into a less-than-pleasant lifestyle. In other words, you
reap in the next life what you sow in this one. Karma is based on the
theological belief in reincarnation. The Bible rejects the idea of
reincarnation; therefore, it does not support the idea of karma.
Hebrews 9:27
states, “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face
judgment…” This Bible verse makes clear two important points which, for
Christians, negate the possibility of reincarnation and karma. First, it
states that we are “destined to die once,” meaning that humans are only
born once and only die once. There is no endless cycle of life and
death and rebirth, an idea inherent in the reincarnation theory. Second,
it states that after death we face judgment, meaning that there is no
second chance, like there is in reincarnation and karma, to live a
better life. You get one shot at life and living it according to God's
plan, and that is it.
The Bible talks a lot about reaping and sowing. Job 4:8 says, “As I have observed, those who plow evil and those who sow trouble reap it.” Psalm 126:5 says, “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.” Luke 12:24
says, “Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no
storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you
are than birds!” In each of these instances, as well as all the other
references to reaping and sowing, the act of receiving the rewards of
your actions takes place in this life, not in some future life. It is a
present-day activity, and the references make it clear that the fruit
you reap will be commensurate with the actions you have performed. In
addition, the sowing you perform in this life will affect your reward or
punishment in the afterlife.
This afterlife is not a rebirth or a reincarnation into another body here on earth. It is either eternal suffering in hell (Matthew 25:46)
or eternal life in heaven with Jesus, who died so that we might live
eternally with Him. This should be the focus of our life on earth. The
apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 6:8-9,
“The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will
reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit
will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at
the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Finally, we must always remember that it was Jesus whose death on the
cross resulted in the reaping of eternal life for us, and that it is
faith in Jesus that gives us this eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9
tells us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith"and
this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God"not by works, so that no
one can boast.” Therefore, we see that the concept of reincarnation and
karma is incompatible with what the Bible teaches about life, death,
and the sowing and reaping of eternal life.
ESPANA!! Technically, I leave April 5th for 6 Months to attend a Leadership Academy called G42. http://www.g42leadershipacademy.org/about/what-is-g42 I have mentioned it a few times before, but some of you may ask: WHY? Why this Specific place and why now?
Mijas, Spain
My vision/idea: To use my skills of working with kids/youth via activities and sports to build relationships with them. Through these relationships it will open up opportunities to challenge, encourage/speak life into them, bestow upon them understandings from life's experiences, and to be as someone to sit and listen to them. Whether it's working as a gym teacher, summer camp style position, national/international missions, or anything that I see as a way to use the talents God has specifically given me.
What G42 offers: The type of environment and structure I am looking for in this time of my life. I understand I need to be Under someones "guidance", and the staff there are astounding! I have considered other options such as grad. school, job seeking, and other similar "academies. However, I've had a peace about the opportunity to go to G42. I will be challenged and pushed by the experienced staff, while taking courses, to refine and focus on my vision of bringing God's Kingdom through my skills and abilities.
This is the preparation, where's the action?: I am currently planning on using my skills to minister to young people in a Very needy opportunity where few are serving. It's at an orphanage in Yei, South Sudan. You might remember me mentioning this in previous blogs, but yes plans are in motion! I'm absolutely ecstatic about going, serving, and implementing my God given ability to work with kids.
Plans for this trip are still in the works, but I intend on being there about a year and a half and leaving next January! I will be working with orphaned kids who have very few healthy mentors in their lives, specifically from the war and turmoil of the Sudan area.
Conclusion: I pray you see my vision and desire of serving as exciting as I do. God's moving in phenomenal ways in and through me, and the tangible evidence is coming! Shoot, it's already evident! Please Share with friends, bible study groups, and whomever! Thank you again for all those who have supported me with prayer and finances in the past & current!
I humbly ask if you'd consider helping out as I continue in Spain. I've raised $1,300 towards the $6,300 for G42. Each month costs $1,000 (6 months), which covers everything. If you'd like to send in donations via check, make them payable to G42, and please put my name in the memo. G42 P.O. Box 130611 Houston, TX 77219-0611
I was in Boy Scouts for 7 years. The highest rank is Eagle Scout, and
the biggest thing to achieve that rank is conducting and leading a
"service project" I was not granted "success" on my first project. I
worked so hard to even get to that point (5-6 years). I spent a lot of
time meeting people, planning the layout of my project (took at least 4 months to complete overall), getting
organizations to donate supplies (several hundred dollars worth), having
people come and assist me in completing my project, and so much more.
Then, to get denied for it saying I didn't display enough "leadership"
was literally a slap in the face. I could have easily said "screw this" and walked off, or I get back to planning another project. The 2nd try was a success, thank goodness. I was committed to earning the rank of Eagle Scout. I didn't back down. A little part of me wanted to. It also took me 2 tries to pass my Student Teaching in college for my degree. I was so close to graduating, but I got denied due to my inability to meet their standards. It was really tough. However, I got myself together again and dominated the 2nd & last try in student teaching (you only get 2 chances).
That 1 word...Commitment. Does it make you shudder, or your mind goes haywire with all the thoughts it could possibly mean? Whether it's with school, job/career, relationship, or whatever you want to fill in the blank of things that seriously require one to be committed to see it through.
If you Google "Fear of Commitment"...you immediately get lists and lists of relationship questions and situations. Relationships are a Big Deal! We put almost too much of our time focusing on who we want to be with and playing scenarios in our heads. I won't consider myself "brilliant" in relationships hence I've never dated, but I can tell you from personal experience what I've seen works and doesn't work through my friends healthy and God-centered relationships.
WHY? Why do so many people run from or are so sketchy about being committed to something? May be culturally. If you were brought up in an environment where you saw others dropping out and leaving at the first signs of bad times, one may act likewise. We don't want to be apart of something that looks bad when it goes through difficult times. No way! We can't afford to look bad! (sarcasm)....but this is Especially for us MEN. Yes, I'm calling you out again.
The fear is rooted in failure, at least I believe so. We're afraid to have to deal with difficult things, that our "dream/goal" will not come into existence after working so hard towards it, and a Ton of other Good EXCUSES to not pursue things. WE CARE MORE ABOUT OUR COMFORT THAN CHARACTER. Let that sink into your skull and question yourself if that how your lifestyle is. We grow more during difficult/trying times, and see things through.
The Cure: Trust/Faith. No matter what. We believe in God based on our Faith in Him and trusting He will take care of us as we live these lives and afterwards. It's so Mind-Boggling! God says He will Never Leave nor Forsake us. Be encouraged! Take Heart!
Maybe you've never had any significant situation where someone or thing was there to pick you up or catch you when you've fallen. This has left you scarred and unable to really Trust Anyone or thing in your life. You've never experienced the ability to relax and Know people have your back no matter what happens. I'm truly sorry.
The "What If" Disease. This can go in either way. Mostly bad, because we live in this world where so much is focused on the negative around us. When thinking with a negative "what if" mindset, goals seem so difficult and really far away. It's the easy way out. It's so easy to think of all the pessimistic and negative lies Satan's continually feeding us to demotivate us. To think "oh how horrible this situation is", "I can't figure this out", "I'm not good at anything", and other lousy..."Rubbish" as Jesus calls it in the Bible.
With a positive "What if" mindset, you think of all the Great possibilities of what could happen through ones actions towards...whatever it may be. "Dreamers" fit into this grouping. One may start thinking the "bigger picture", and envisioning all the Good that could come out of a difficult situation. You share positive ideas, start getting excited, and act with a discerning mindset. God will reveal to you opportunities, however it may take a leap of faith/action to see what He Sees. Just ask Him. He's right there waiting for you to talk to Him.
Options. Sometimes we have so many options, we don't know which to pick. Maybe, we have no clue to what we want career wise to do and where we want to go. I have been in this situation a few times. Here's my advice. PICK SOMETHING AND DO IT. If it you have put all your effort into whatever it is, it runs out, and/or you realize it's not for you, then ok. God may be shutting that door, and look for another one. Analyze if there were any parts of the job, career, activity that you did enjoy and look for it in other fields of activity.
I like how Francis Chan says in his Crazy Love book to FORGET ABOUT GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE. That's a tough pill to swallow, but seriously. Focus on today and what is at hand, how you are able to use your skills and abilities to bring Him Glory.
Be supportive of each other. Pray for each other on difficult decisions. Don't tell your friend/whoever it may be to pick a really stupid/not well thought option.
In conclusion, if you're in the middle of reaching a goal (job/career/), then keep at it. Keep that goal, whatever it may be, of your vision & objective to reach during the really not-fun times in the for-front. If you are unsure of what opportunity to pursue, pick something that will push and challenge you, and at the same time you're able to use your skills and abilities. Just pick something. Sitting there is the worst option. Again if it's about relationships, confide in Good friends and most certainly go to God with it.
I write from the Men's point of
view that is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at God's Word.We are disgusted with what “the World” says a
woman should look and act like.
If you have
ever been with a man who proclaimed he was a Christian, but never showed it, we are sorry.If a man was ever misguiding or ignorant of
you, we are sorry.If a man has ever ignored you for some other
materialistic thing, we are sorry.If you have ever been physically abused by a
man, we are sorry.If a man has ever forced you to do something
against your will, we are sorry.If a man has ever spoken death over you, or verbally
abused you, we are sorry.If there is any other way a man has left you emotionally, mentally, or
physically scarred, we are sorry.What right does a mortal man have to inflict
pain upon a Woman created by God?None
what so ever.
We
apologize because we know you have been hurt.But we ask one thing: please find the strength to forgive those who have
hurt you.If you do not then, you are
giving them power over you.Your
actions, thoughts, and feelings will always be affected if you don't.
Do not
settle for a man who is less that your highest standards.God knows your list of what you sincerely
want in a Man of God.Be aware of men
who may look like the Guy of Your
Dreams, but on the inside he's so immature and doesn't know what he wants in
life.Do not fall for it.
We
understand that, as a Woman you want to be pursued.You want to be fought for.You want to be accepted.You want to be understood.You want to be encouraged.You want to be known.We hope to show you
the way you were made to be cared for.Share your past hurts, but try to see that we are different. We humbly
proclaim that we do not know everything, or cannot fix all problems.However, we will point you to the One who is
able.We will pray with you.We will pray for you.
Our goal is
to not be like our father, Adam, but rather more like Jesus.There is no “try” for us.We do.
We act out of Faith & Love.We will fight for you.We will not sit by and be quiet like
Adam.We will encourage you.We will speak life into you.We will listen to you.We will respect you.We will honor you.We will specifically honor you financially,
physically, emotionally, and any other way God has told us in the Word.We are few in existence, but we're always
challenging the other men around us to be more like Jesus. We strive to do such things, because that's
what Jesus has done for his bride, the Church.
We want to
treasure you, because God treasures you.God created us to coexist together and for each other, not to be bitter
or have hatred towards the opposing gender.Another humbling realization is that God created Eve last.The pinnacle of all His creativity, a Woman.YOU are God's greatest creation.You,
a Woman of God, are priceless to
Him.You are a Daughter of God, whom He
has nothing but good thoughts and intentions towards you. You are Royalty.You are His beloved.You are a Princess in His eyes.Stop caring what people of the World might
say.Tell the spirit of comparison to shut
up, and go to Hell.You have His
authority to do so, which He freely gives.He knows every thought, dream, and tear of yours.He is SO proud of you.You have a voice from Him that is to shatterstrongholds by the Enemy.Don't withhold that power.
We get to
simply tell God Thank You for Blessing Us with your presence.Thank God for your
tenderness.Thank God for your compassion.Thank God for your
input.Thank God for your motivating words.Thank God
for when you see and call greatness out
of us.Thank God for your elegance.Thank God for your laughter.Thank God for your
joy.Thank God for your creativity.Thank God for your wisdom.Thank God for Everything.We are humbled by God blessing us with just
who you are.Know that and walk in it.
I have a Lot of friends, whom all I value your input, which have great wisdom and understanding of scripture.
I wanted this blog to be More INTERACTIVE.
I WANT To Hear From YOU.
I've been going over John 14-17 with a friend, and it has truly been amazing for me to read it with someone and gain their thoughts of what it means to them.
So, with that I'd like to know YOUR THOUGHTS on those 4 chapters (14-17) in the book of John. Yes, you reading this blog right now. I Challenge you to read it for Yourself and what it means to You.
Whether you have a question, a realization to you of that scripture coming alive in your life, and overall challenging each other on what Jesus was profoundly telling his disciples in the Upper Room.
I know it's pretty neat to compare different versions of scripture to see if it what Jesus says could be perceived in a different way.
To start off, I want to question what people think what Jesus was intending in John 14:31 "Come now; let us leave" (NIV). I don't want to get too concerned about the usage of the quotation marks in scripture, but it starts yet doesn't stop in the NIV version. Was Jesus being literal about what He previously said about going out and Loving the World ... or to get up and go to some other part of town? Just a curious thought.
It's what I call this place I'm currently in within my bedroom. The design of my bedroom has this random hole in the side, which I've placed my desk. It's quiet now, I'm home alone, and staring out my window...thinking. When's the last time you had complete silence? Away from your phone that is So powerful that we don't really fathom what 1 can do with it...while in this cubby hole.
I see 2 houses, my saturn vue, our 2 fake deer in the round-about driveway, finches flitting about, leaves occasionally moving about due to a gentle breeze, and woods. I'm thankful for the ability to see. My eyes are wearing down, slowly but gradually. Taking things in mentally of the "What if I won't be able to see again"...from this cubby hole.
I think of how many people are afraid to be alone. I can relate. I want to be noticed, acknowledged that I exist in this world, have a part in it, and the craving for others to communicate with me. I look at this so-called "to do list" I've made up and think the question WHY to do it? What if I don't do it? I'll still exist right? I think of how I can create an interest of my new endeavors I'm trying to pursue to get Help, but at the same time I Know I Have to go Out and put a lot of effort into it. All this pondering while in this cubby hole.
I have flashes of images within my brain of what I could envision myself doing. Passions being fulfilled, goals being met, but all this due to effort and action. I notice the newest trend trending, the activity of success or failure being presented, the latest post catching others attention, the next video being controversial, and all this happening "out there" while in this cubby hole.
Eventually one will have to make up their mind and get out of this cubby hole. Maybe go find somewhere else to enjoy the nature and the quietness. I can't sit here forever. I don't know what'll happen from my actions, but I know it'll be a lot better than sitting here thinking that stupid "What If".
Enough of this thinking...time to go do Insanity...Not in this cubby hole.
