Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Just some thoughts....
I have been wondering if we as Christians really take the greatest commandment seriously. I see so much strife amongst my brothers and sisters all due to a difference in opinions. If we are loving God with our everything and then Loving our neighbors as we love ourselves (Matthew 23:36-40) shouldn't it be easy to agree to disagree. We are not responsible for other peoples salvation. We are responsible for sharing Gods love. Yes we will be held accountable for those we lead astray and for the times we disobeyed but If we are loving God with our all will this not happen less and less. Isn't He capable of being our sheperd? Shoudl we not trust that if we think our brother or sister is wrong that He will show them? I am not saying that we shouldn't have discussions and that we shouldn't out of love bring out a concern we might have for someone, but we must be okay with them not agreeing with us. God is a big God. He is capable of holding all he love in his hands. Why do we need to have everyone agree with us. Is it because we are unsure, and if we can get someone to agree with us it makes us feel less frightened? These are all things I have been pondering. If you have thoughts please feel free to comment/share:)
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
To live like this......
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
I need to write these verses on my heart and never forget the challenge they hold. Can you imagine what this world would be like if we all as christians lived like the above verses. I recently saw the movie 300. After watching it I thought, what if I was to live my life like the Spartans did but instead of training to be a warrior I trained to be like Christ. To love as He loved and to live as He lived..... with only my Lords desire spurring me on. What if I was to train with the devotion of a Spartan, an althlete. What then could God accomplish through me?
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
I need to write these verses on my heart and never forget the challenge they hold. Can you imagine what this world would be like if we all as christians lived like the above verses. I recently saw the movie 300. After watching it I thought, what if I was to live my life like the Spartans did but instead of training to be a warrior I trained to be like Christ. To love as He loved and to live as He lived..... with only my Lords desire spurring me on. What if I was to train with the devotion of a Spartan, an althlete. What then could God accomplish through me?
Monday, April 30, 2007
Goodbye April
Today is the last day off April.
It has been said countless times that the months and years move quicker the older you get. I wonder if this is true only because the older we get the busier we make our lives. When you are young life is simple, it seems that for me as I got older the more I added to my life; the more I have had to struggle to find time for the things I love.
I have decided in recent months that I just need to re-examine my priorities and decided what I really love.
Time is relevant and if we can find time to get our million and one responsibilities done then we can find time for the ones and things we love. It will not be an easy task simplifying my life but it will be worth it.
It has been said countless times that the months and years move quicker the older you get. I wonder if this is true only because the older we get the busier we make our lives. When you are young life is simple, it seems that for me as I got older the more I added to my life; the more I have had to struggle to find time for the things I love.
I have decided in recent months that I just need to re-examine my priorities and decided what I really love.
Time is relevant and if we can find time to get our million and one responsibilities done then we can find time for the ones and things we love. It will not be an easy task simplifying my life but it will be worth it.
Friday, April 27, 2007
I am so SORRY!!!!
Go to this page and read the story.... http://www.mikedaisey.com/2007/04/night-to-remember.sht
Did you read the follow up article? This is what stuck out to me the most are these comments of his....What was I before that moment? I thought we were trying to speak to one another and I was honest with you--but this is your real face, and I only earn the right to see it if I say the right password and get let into your club.
Who was I before? Was I nobody? Was I simply a *liberal*, the word with the hook on the end of it? A dirty, pornographic artist? A purveyor of filth?
"I want you to remember that a liberal atheist has forgiven you today. I don't want you to ever forget that, as long as you live, do not forget what happened here. I don't have God behind me, but I speak for myself, and I forgive you for myself, and for you. Never forget this."
I am sorry, because when I read this article all I could think was I have been those people. I have been that man who spilled the water. I have been that misrepresentation of my precious Saviour. I have been guilty of shutting out someone; rejecting them because they didn't agree with me. I have been the one to run in fear of words. I have been so closed minded that I couldn't see what was truly in front of me; a person who has value, who is loved so very much by the same God that loves me.
How is it that we as Christians are so unloving, so unforgiving and so afraid. If we really believe what we believe then it doesn't matter what someone says, it doesn't matter if they agree with us or not. Is truth less of a truth if someone challenges it? In fact the challenging of our beliefs, of our faith should strengthen it.
I think we may run because our foundation is not set in stone. It is on rocky territory. We need to take those moments and instead of running from them, allow them to help us grow.
Did you read the follow up article? This is what stuck out to me the most are these comments of his....What was I before that moment? I thought we were trying to speak to one another and I was honest with you--but this is your real face, and I only earn the right to see it if I say the right password and get let into your club.
Who was I before? Was I nobody? Was I simply a *liberal*, the word with the hook on the end of it? A dirty, pornographic artist? A purveyor of filth?
"I want you to remember that a liberal atheist has forgiven you today. I don't want you to ever forget that, as long as you live, do not forget what happened here. I don't have God behind me, but I speak for myself, and I forgive you for myself, and for you. Never forget this."
I am sorry, because when I read this article all I could think was I have been those people. I have been that man who spilled the water. I have been that misrepresentation of my precious Saviour. I have been guilty of shutting out someone; rejecting them because they didn't agree with me. I have been the one to run in fear of words. I have been so closed minded that I couldn't see what was truly in front of me; a person who has value, who is loved so very much by the same God that loves me.
How is it that we as Christians are so unloving, so unforgiving and so afraid. If we really believe what we believe then it doesn't matter what someone says, it doesn't matter if they agree with us or not. Is truth less of a truth if someone challenges it? In fact the challenging of our beliefs, of our faith should strengthen it.
I think we may run because our foundation is not set in stone. It is on rocky territory. We need to take those moments and instead of running from them, allow them to help us grow.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Question
How far would you go for love?
Are you able to turn the other cheek when someone you love offends you or purposefully hurts you. Or simply cares more about themselves then you. Are you able to decided to let it go forgive and forget?
I was faced with this decision yesterday and I didn't know what to do. I wanted to let them know they had hurt me, but my brothers asked me this question...."what will it accomplish, why do you want to tell them?" It made me think. I wanted them to hurt as much as they had hurt me. I wanted them to know the consequences of their thoughtlessness. I wanted to make myself feel better. But how was that any different then what they had done to me? It wasn't, it isn't. If I love this person then I will put them before myself, before my feelings, before my need to feel that justice has been served. I will prove my love for Christ and my love for them by choosing to let it go and move on.
I wouldn't have seen this at all if it weren't for my brothers questions. You see he choose to love me above himself, so that I could do the same. He is amazing. I think I will go tell him that.
Hope you all have a blessed day.
Are you able to turn the other cheek when someone you love offends you or purposefully hurts you. Or simply cares more about themselves then you. Are you able to decided to let it go forgive and forget?
I was faced with this decision yesterday and I didn't know what to do. I wanted to let them know they had hurt me, but my brothers asked me this question...."what will it accomplish, why do you want to tell them?" It made me think. I wanted them to hurt as much as they had hurt me. I wanted them to know the consequences of their thoughtlessness. I wanted to make myself feel better. But how was that any different then what they had done to me? It wasn't, it isn't. If I love this person then I will put them before myself, before my feelings, before my need to feel that justice has been served. I will prove my love for Christ and my love for them by choosing to let it go and move on.
I wouldn't have seen this at all if it weren't for my brothers questions. You see he choose to love me above himself, so that I could do the same. He is amazing. I think I will go tell him that.
Hope you all have a blessed day.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
LONDON!!!!
Well let's see... I am not entirely new to the blogging world but it has been about a three years since my last attempt. Please bear with me, I will try not to bore you but I am not making any promises:)
I just got back from London. I went to meet my future husband there. It was a fantastic trip. We spent most of the week enjoying each others company and seeing as much Theatre as we could. We saw.... Woman in Black, Equus, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Sound of Music, Evita, and Blue Man Group. I think I listed them all.
I did unfortunately miss the camping trip while I was in London. I hear it was a good time, despite a slight worry about the weather interrupting the fun. I have been promised that we would all go on a canoe trip very soon so I can't be to upset about missing the camping venture. Plus I am sure there are more trips to come. Getting away from the office and our computers is always needed.
Well I guess that is all for now.
I just got back from London. I went to meet my future husband there. It was a fantastic trip. We spent most of the week enjoying each others company and seeing as much Theatre as we could. We saw.... Woman in Black, Equus, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Sound of Music, Evita, and Blue Man Group. I think I listed them all.
I did unfortunately miss the camping trip while I was in London. I hear it was a good time, despite a slight worry about the weather interrupting the fun. I have been promised that we would all go on a canoe trip very soon so I can't be to upset about missing the camping venture. Plus I am sure there are more trips to come. Getting away from the office and our computers is always needed.
Well I guess that is all for now.
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