"You're always a changed person when you come out of a trial from the Lord and it's usually for the better if you stick by His side and don't try to meddle with things you should be leaving alone. I'm already learning so much about what it means to let go of selfish wants so I can't wait to see the kind of growth I'll have acquired" in the end (Kelly).
Trials an often be a struggle, but I believe they're worth it in the end.
Worth It All - Rita Springer
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Surrender
I Surrender - Kim Walker
I'm learning that surrendering [to God] is one of those "easier said than done," kind of things. Surrendering is also a more than once kind of comittment, it's an everyday decision and sometimes even a several times a day kind of decision.
I'm learning that surrendering [to God] is one of those "easier said than done," kind of things. Surrendering is also a more than once kind of comittment, it's an everyday decision and sometimes even a several times a day kind of decision.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rat Race
"The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat." - Lily Tomlin
You've been there before: a long day, lots to do, worrying about the next thing, trying to get through the day. What if I get fired tomorrow? What if I can't make my rent payment? If I could only get this one thing done, THEN I'll be happy. How can I get to that magical moment where everything is ok?
Sleep Tip: Let Go Of Fear
BY: MASTIN KIPP, His first blog in the Huffington Post =p
Congrats, Mastin!
Life's an Echo
"A son and his father were walking on the mountains.
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
"To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.
It gives you back everything you say or do.
Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.
If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.
This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;
Life will give you back everything you have given to it."
YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!"--
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
"To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.
It gives you back everything you say or do.
Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.
If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.
This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;
Life will give you back everything you have given to it."
YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!"--
The Lie
The Lie - Song and Spoken Word
Do not believe the lies of Satan. God can do all that He says He can do. Only God can take shattered dreams and make them new. It is through His son, Jesus Christ, that we are saved and made new.
Do not believe the lies of Satan. God can do all that He says He can do. Only God can take shattered dreams and make them new. It is through His son, Jesus Christ, that we are saved and made new.
Of Mice and Men
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. -Robert BurnsWe can plan all we want but no matter how much we plan something will not go according to plan. I know you all know what I'm talking about. We have all experienced a time in our lives when something just goes wrong. We plan our route for a vacation at the beach and get lost on the way, we run late, we drop things, we spill things, and we forget things. We are all imperfect, and that is totally okay. Honestly, I think that's some of the beauty that makes God so perfect. Anyway, Life just happens sometimes. You know what they say, "no use in crying over spilled milk." The best thing to do when our plans go "awry" is to keep moving forward. Spending all day obssessing over what has already been done will not only not help make things better, but in fact, may possibly make things worse. I over slept Monday missing my 9am class. Because I spent all day obssessing and frustrated over something that I couldn't change, I ended up forgetting about a meeting I was suppose to attend later that afternoon and missed my meeting; in addition to missing class.
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. -Proverbs 19:21
It's the Lord's plan's that we should be intent in pursuing, not those of our own heart anyway. Everything will be okay in the end; if it's not okay, it's not the end.
Food for thought: Our issues don't define us as persons, though they may influence us, they don't define who we are.
I pray you have a blessed day in the Lord, that you seek His heart and His will. =p
Monday, January 25, 2010
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