Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
I'm excited about the things to come. I'm excited about the things that God has been showing me personally, pushing, and challenging me to be. I know that there are things ahead that are going to be rough. I know that there are temptations and trials waiting to be had. I just want my heart to always be after God during this time. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
Pastor talked about something today that was of so much benefit to me. It was from God. He talked about what to do when we have problems and how to face them. The one thing that is sticking with me now, hours later, is that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus when things come our way. (this isn't new information but right now its really clicking with me) I think I have a tendency to look at the situation, analyze it, and think about it. If it is a bad problem, I may pray about the problem all day, get advice on the problem, dwell on the problem...these can be great things but sometimes I think the best thing is to get your thoughts off of the situation going on and just back on Jesus. I was just thinking about something tonight that I struggle with and I immediately wanted to go and read this book that I have that is regarding this topic and it gives lots of good stuff in there like advice, insights, and it has really helped me in the past. BUT, then I thought, dude-keep your eyes on Jesus. Dont go and absorb yourself with the problem and the solution. Instead, keep your eyes on God. Pray to Him. Read His Word. Get wrapped up in Him and this problem will be of no issue. I realize that as I spend time with God, I find that He just puts stuff into perspective. The things that I came into the prayer time with that were the "big" deal, the big worry...all are squashed by the end. I realize most of the time the real issue at hand and the things that really matter in God's eyes.
I stumbled across this verse, summing up my life right now.
Psalm 84:11 " For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk along his paths." The Living Bible
Lately, I've been guilty of playing the guessing game. Alot of "what ifs" and "maybe this will happen" ugh. this is annoying. No benefit! I'm just going back to God and giving it all to him. All the plans. All the dreams. All the desires. Goodbye!
Pastor talked about something today that was of so much benefit to me. It was from God. He talked about what to do when we have problems and how to face them. The one thing that is sticking with me now, hours later, is that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus when things come our way. (this isn't new information but right now its really clicking with me) I think I have a tendency to look at the situation, analyze it, and think about it. If it is a bad problem, I may pray about the problem all day, get advice on the problem, dwell on the problem...these can be great things but sometimes I think the best thing is to get your thoughts off of the situation going on and just back on Jesus. I was just thinking about something tonight that I struggle with and I immediately wanted to go and read this book that I have that is regarding this topic and it gives lots of good stuff in there like advice, insights, and it has really helped me in the past. BUT, then I thought, dude-keep your eyes on Jesus. Dont go and absorb yourself with the problem and the solution. Instead, keep your eyes on God. Pray to Him. Read His Word. Get wrapped up in Him and this problem will be of no issue. I realize that as I spend time with God, I find that He just puts stuff into perspective. The things that I came into the prayer time with that were the "big" deal, the big worry...all are squashed by the end. I realize most of the time the real issue at hand and the things that really matter in God's eyes.
I stumbled across this verse, summing up my life right now.
Psalm 84:11 " For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk along his paths." The Living Bible
Lately, I've been guilty of playing the guessing game. Alot of "what ifs" and "maybe this will happen" ugh. this is annoying. No benefit! I'm just going back to God and giving it all to him. All the plans. All the dreams. All the desires. Goodbye!
Monday, August 10, 2009
august 10th 2005.
I'm living for Jesus Christ. 4 years later..the committment still stands true. 4 years plus eternity of life with God. this is just the beginning. how amazing and wonderful.
Monday, August 3, 2009
I just put a two year old to bed...she's hilarious. I was just thinking about how you teach her how to do things and the joy of seeing her be able to do it all on her own. For instance-taking a bath. I have watched the kids ever since kenzie was a baby and so the bath time was a job and hard work...especially with her, bradey being 3, and kalyna being 4. Now its a fun enjoyable time. Bradey and Kalyna can function on their own with me watching and they know what they are doing. I love seeing them grow to be able to function on their own. Kenzi is now getting to the place where she washes her body by herself and can name the body parts like toes, arms, and tummy. Besides the fact that it is cute, it is cool to see how she is growing.
I was thinking about God admist all of this. As I was washing her hair, I was thinking about the joy that God probably gets when He sees us start to do things on our own. Maybe before we had to keep being reminded, we struggled, and we needed a hand...but now we are growing and able to do it on our own. Its alot like giving Kenzi a bath. I don't just leave her on her own even though she can start to do the routine...she still needs my help and guidance. This is the role that God is playing. I don't think he expects us to do it all on our own and use our own strength. He is our strength and our help, even as we are growing. He is the loving father helping us to learn and do the things we are supposed to do in order to mature. Sometimes this requires discipline, just as it is for a child. But it is all in love and to see us grow to reach our max potential. Just as a parent is helping their child, they want them to learn to do things on their own so that they can reach max potential in their lives. Then they see that, grow up, get married, and have kids-only to teach them too. This is just like it is with God. We are growing up, being disciplined, learning...only to share it with others for the sake of helping and ministering.
oh just some thoughts that started with a night of babysitting...
I was thinking about God admist all of this. As I was washing her hair, I was thinking about the joy that God probably gets when He sees us start to do things on our own. Maybe before we had to keep being reminded, we struggled, and we needed a hand...but now we are growing and able to do it on our own. Its alot like giving Kenzi a bath. I don't just leave her on her own even though she can start to do the routine...she still needs my help and guidance. This is the role that God is playing. I don't think he expects us to do it all on our own and use our own strength. He is our strength and our help, even as we are growing. He is the loving father helping us to learn and do the things we are supposed to do in order to mature. Sometimes this requires discipline, just as it is for a child. But it is all in love and to see us grow to reach our max potential. Just as a parent is helping their child, they want them to learn to do things on their own so that they can reach max potential in their lives. Then they see that, grow up, get married, and have kids-only to teach them too. This is just like it is with God. We are growing up, being disciplined, learning...only to share it with others for the sake of helping and ministering.
oh just some thoughts that started with a night of babysitting...
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