I have a struggle... a continuing struggle.
I am always working on it.... I am never where I want to be with it.
I am loud.
I talk a lot and I have a loud voice. Both of these tend to get me in trouble more then they help.
Isaiah 30:15
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
"In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it..."
Where is my strength at right now? If I am quiet, and I trust in the Lord, I am sure to find it.
I need to listen to the Lord
Laminations 3:26
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
Job 34:29
But if he remains silent (NIV), what trouble can he get into? (KJV)
Silence is a form of worship. -Elisabeth Elliot.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
What if...
What if God only gave you what you imagined?
Hebrews 11:40
God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
What did God plan for my life?
1 Corinthians 2:9
No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him.
What if God's plans fail?
Psalm 33:11
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever.
What if I did submit to God's law and lived for Him?
Proverbs 16:3,9
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the Lord determines his steps.
How can I live for the Lord?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
Hebrews 11:40
God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
What did God plan for my life?
1 Corinthians 2:9
No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him.
What if God's plans fail?
Psalm 33:11
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever.
What if I did submit to God's law and lived for Him?
Proverbs 16:3,9
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the Lord determines his steps.
How can I live for the Lord?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Cross
The Cross did what man could not do. It granted us the right to talk with, love and even live with God.
No wonder Jesus Christ is the Savior.
Acts 17:27
God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
No wonder Jesus Christ is the Savior.
Acts 17:27
God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Prayer of living pure
Psalm 119:9-16
It's real simple, to live a pure life, live according to His word (v.9).
This world that we are living in is wicked. When I seek the Lord with all my heart, I pray that the Lord will not let me stray away (v.6).
He promises me that if I walk blameless, he will bless me (Psalm 119:1).
I read the Bible, meditate over what I read (v.15) and learn about God daily. I do this so that the Lords ways may be in my heart so that I will not sin against him (v.11).
I want the Lord to teach me what to do. I want to learn from the Lord. I want to grow in the Lord (v.12).
I will forever repeat his word and his ways (v.13).
His word is my treasure here on this earth. I will rejoice like it is (v.14).
But my treasures in heaven are much more then anything I can imagine here on earth. I will delight in his Word and never make it any less because it is more powerful then I can even
imagine (v.16).
Psalm 119:9-16
9. How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
10. I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray away from your commands.
11. I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
12. Praise be to you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
13. With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14. I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
15. I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16. I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
It's real simple, to live a pure life, live according to His word (v.9).
This world that we are living in is wicked. When I seek the Lord with all my heart, I pray that the Lord will not let me stray away (v.6).
He promises me that if I walk blameless, he will bless me (Psalm 119:1).
I read the Bible, meditate over what I read (v.15) and learn about God daily. I do this so that the Lords ways may be in my heart so that I will not sin against him (v.11).
I want the Lord to teach me what to do. I want to learn from the Lord. I want to grow in the Lord (v.12).
I will forever repeat his word and his ways (v.13).
His word is my treasure here on this earth. I will rejoice like it is (v.14).
But my treasures in heaven are much more then anything I can imagine here on earth. I will delight in his Word and never make it any less because it is more powerful then I can even
imagine (v.16).
Psalm 119:9-16
9. How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
10. I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray away from your commands.
11. I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
12. Praise be to you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
13. With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14. I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
15. I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16. I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The past year
I was thinking of just how much God has shown me this past year.... woah! be ready to be blown away. This is my testimony from the past 12 months.
May 2008:
-Graduation
-Stress-filled with parties, AP exams, student directing, and a break-up
June 2008:
-Working at Jones Pool
-Got connected with CF with Monica and Meredith over FB
July 2008:
-Met Meredith at Panera
-Ready for a new life
August 2008:
-Started at Drake
-Moved in to Morehouse
September 2008:
-Met all the people who I now am friends with
-Started to go to bible study and Alive on a regular basis.
-Went to Encounter
October 2008:
-Actually started to read on a daily basis
-I realize I wanted to be a light in this dark world
-Started to go to lifegroup on a regular basis
November 2008:
-Started to go to Walnut Creek on a regular basis
December 2008:
-Christmas time and fellowship was shown to me here
-Faithwalkers
-change majors?
January 2009:
-Winter break
February 2009:
-a month of one particular struggle
-Valentines Day dinner
March 2009:
-spring break
-change of majors
April 2009:
-Josh McDowell
-studying
-preparation
May 2009:
-finals
-memories
-move into house
This is only events.... I wish I could go over everything I have learned, all the things God has put on my heart, and all of those priceless moments I have had with God. This has been a wonderful school year, I would have never imagined it this way.... God has wonderful paths for us, if we trust in him.
Micah 4:2
Many nations will come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us his ways,
so that we may walk in his paths."
Luke 2:25-28
David said about him:
" 'I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will live in hope,
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.' "
Proverbs 4:18
The path of righteous is like the first gleam of dawn
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
May 2008:
-Graduation
-Stress-filled with parties, AP exams, student directing, and a break-up
June 2008:
-Working at Jones Pool
-Got connected with CF with Monica and Meredith over FB
July 2008:
-Met Meredith at Panera
-Ready for a new life
August 2008:
-Started at Drake
-Moved in to Morehouse
September 2008:
-Met all the people who I now am friends with
-Started to go to bible study and Alive on a regular basis.
-Went to Encounter
October 2008:
-Actually started to read on a daily basis
-I realize I wanted to be a light in this dark world
-Started to go to lifegroup on a regular basis
November 2008:
-Started to go to Walnut Creek on a regular basis
December 2008:
-Christmas time and fellowship was shown to me here
-Faithwalkers
-change majors?
January 2009:
-Winter break
February 2009:
-a month of one particular struggle
-Valentines Day dinner
March 2009:
-spring break
-change of majors
April 2009:
-Josh McDowell
-studying
-preparation
May 2009:
-finals
-memories
-move into house
This is only events.... I wish I could go over everything I have learned, all the things God has put on my heart, and all of those priceless moments I have had with God. This has been a wonderful school year, I would have never imagined it this way.... God has wonderful paths for us, if we trust in him.
Micah 4:2
Many nations will come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us his ways,
so that we may walk in his paths."
Luke 2:25-28
David said about him:
" 'I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will live in hope,
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.' "
Proverbs 4:18
The path of righteous is like the first gleam of dawn
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tomorrow
James 4:14
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
Tomorrow, it is hard not to look to tomorrow right now. I have seven more days, and school will be done for me for the year. My freshman year of college, and I survived.... or I will, hopefully.
Luke 13:33
In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day....
What is my motivation to keep going? God's love. Eternal life with the one who created me. The beauty and glory in heaven that is waiting for me.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
It is also hard not to be anxious about the summer, finals, jobs, summer.... The world stresses out at times like these. I turn to the Lord. He has given me everything I have, and will not give me a task that is too big for me and Him to go through together. Although there is a lot going on, I try to keep my mind on an eternal perspective. What is my Chemistry exam grade going to show for when I get to heaven? Yes, it does matter right now, to pass the class, but on the eternal scale.... it is nearly a speck of sand among a beach.
John 14:14
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Talk to God. Do it. With my relationship with God, I know he is going to guide me where ever he wants me to be. I can ask him for anything, and if it is his will.... I will receive. How wonderful!
Matthew 6:34
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
Tomorrow, it is hard not to look to tomorrow right now. I have seven more days, and school will be done for me for the year. My freshman year of college, and I survived.... or I will, hopefully.
Luke 13:33
In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day....
What is my motivation to keep going? God's love. Eternal life with the one who created me. The beauty and glory in heaven that is waiting for me.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
It is also hard not to be anxious about the summer, finals, jobs, summer.... The world stresses out at times like these. I turn to the Lord. He has given me everything I have, and will not give me a task that is too big for me and Him to go through together. Although there is a lot going on, I try to keep my mind on an eternal perspective. What is my Chemistry exam grade going to show for when I get to heaven? Yes, it does matter right now, to pass the class, but on the eternal scale.... it is nearly a speck of sand among a beach.
John 14:14
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Talk to God. Do it. With my relationship with God, I know he is going to guide me where ever he wants me to be. I can ask him for anything, and if it is his will.... I will receive. How wonderful!
Matthew 6:34
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
A Clear Invitation
Jesus' invitation is clear and non-negotiable. He gives all and we give him all. Simple and absolute. He is clear in what he asks and clear in what he offers. The choice is up to us.
John 6:35
I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35
I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
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