“The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” - 1 Corinthians 2:14
it seems paradoxical. god wants to love on those without his spirit, but without his spirit they cant feel the love. not a good sitch.
god, help me reveal a small bit of your spirit to others so their hearts and minds and eyes would be opened to all that you are doing
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
so sore...
pain is growth, sacrifice is gain, suffering is maturing. i welcome failure for it teaches me how to succeed. i welcome weariness for it means i am keeping my body and mind active. i welcome rebuking for it keeps my humble.
i love you, god. hurt me more so i will be stronger
i love you, god. hurt me more so i will be stronger
Thursday, September 24, 2009
post #100
i see you in the undeniable beauty of your creation. i see you in the joy of your children. i see you in the inexplicable 'coincidences' that i know to be miraculous acts of love. by your hand am i fed, clothed, strengthened. you give life to the full, i am forever thankful. yet i am forgetful. why do i get so caught up in my day-to-day and the people i know and the things i desire? when i am being selfish, arrogant, proud, or just plain stupid, remind me of your love. i look past it so often
youre a good god, keep doing what you do best
youre a good god, keep doing what you do best
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
illuminated.
well this is my second night at my new home. its lovely here.
the concept of home is weird. it is our 'normal' and our comfort. but when we move, home moves. even home, which is the most constant and rooted thing in our life will change and shift as we move through life. i will make my home in the unchanging, in the one constant. in god.
god, be my home. then shall the whole world be familiar, comfortable. i will never feel out of place, and always have my safe hiding place. tonight, give me protection, i ask for courage. your will above all.
the concept of home is weird. it is our 'normal' and our comfort. but when we move, home moves. even home, which is the most constant and rooted thing in our life will change and shift as we move through life. i will make my home in the unchanging, in the one constant. in god.
god, be my home. then shall the whole world be familiar, comfortable. i will never feel out of place, and always have my safe hiding place. tonight, give me protection, i ask for courage. your will above all.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
so long, childhood.
"8 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” - Deuteronomy 31
tomorrow i set out from home. from comfort. from life as i know it. this is the verse scott shared when he was leaving for college a year ago. man, it seems like way, way longer than one year ago. so many things have changed. where and who will i be in another year? anyways, i digress.
be with me, lord. i move, but you shall be my home, my comfort, my life. everywhere i go, i am home for i am with you. you are constance, you are sustenance, you are present. god, i dont tell you this enough, but i love you. help me to spend more time with you! you are the greatest and i forget that so often
tomorrow i set out from home. from comfort. from life as i know it. this is the verse scott shared when he was leaving for college a year ago. man, it seems like way, way longer than one year ago. so many things have changed. where and who will i be in another year? anyways, i digress.
be with me, lord. i move, but you shall be my home, my comfort, my life. everywhere i go, i am home for i am with you. you are constance, you are sustenance, you are present. god, i dont tell you this enough, but i love you. help me to spend more time with you! you are the greatest and i forget that so often
Friday, September 18, 2009
ol' stickybeard
Psalm 133
1 How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!
interesting. humorous. but also beautiful.
i need to sleep. but these conversations im currently in are good lord, and what you intended for me tonight. i will look for you in them, i will pursue unity and peace between brothers
thank you for these random people in my life god, and that my expectations and generalizations of them are smashed when you present them as what they truly are: your beloved children
1 How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron's beard,
down upon the collar of his robes.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the LORD bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
interesting. humorous. but also beautiful.
i need to sleep. but these conversations im currently in are good lord, and what you intended for me tonight. i will look for you in them, i will pursue unity and peace between brothers
thank you for these random people in my life god, and that my expectations and generalizations of them are smashed when you present them as what they truly are: your beloved children
Thursday, September 17, 2009
doing my own laundry: liberating, yet inconvenient
" 1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." - Ephesians 5
kids who grow up feeling loved by their parents look up to them. they want to be just like their dad or their mom when they grow up. therefore, as a child of god, i should desire nothing less. i am a god-child, i should strive to be just as loving, as giving, as pure, as wise, as present, as free, as strong, as forgiving, as godly as my god-father. and all this to his honor, his glory, his name.
you rock, pop. help me glorify you by rocking, too.
kids who grow up feeling loved by their parents look up to them. they want to be just like their dad or their mom when they grow up. therefore, as a child of god, i should desire nothing less. i am a god-child, i should strive to be just as loving, as giving, as pure, as wise, as present, as free, as strong, as forgiving, as godly as my god-father. and all this to his honor, his glory, his name.
you rock, pop. help me glorify you by rocking, too.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
i struggle with forward motion
we all struggle with forward motion.
dada dana dada dana doo doo
"13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth." - James 3
lets be honest, who isnt guilty of harboring selfish ambition? this is my crutch. its so hard to desire and act upon what god wants and not what we want.
anywho, here's a nifty flowchart. i haven't made one of these since grade school!
seeking wisdom -> realizing perspective and purpose -> assuming lifestyle of active humility
god, help me to seek the wisdom of the heavens, not treasures of the earth. and help prepare me mentally (out of the lazy summer mindset) and physically (packing, sleeping schedule, etc.) for college.
dada dana dada dana doo doo
"13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth." - James 3
lets be honest, who isnt guilty of harboring selfish ambition? this is my crutch. its so hard to desire and act upon what god wants and not what we want.
anywho, here's a nifty flowchart. i haven't made one of these since grade school!
seeking wisdom -> realizing perspective and purpose -> assuming lifestyle of active humility
god, help me to seek the wisdom of the heavens, not treasures of the earth. and help prepare me mentally (out of the lazy summer mindset) and physically (packing, sleeping schedule, etc.) for college.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
and after the rest, oration came.
"13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." - Colossians 3
this was the message in sundays sermon. forgive, forget, unite, all through love.
funny thing. on saturday night i asked for rest, knowing restoration would follow. i got the rest. just enough to wake up exactly on time for church the next morning, which i usually miss. and the sermon was on restoration.
god, you make me smile! when i recognize you in my life and realize how perfectly you have everything in control, its a great feeling. unexplainable, really.
and the sermon was awesome. nothing revolutionary, but something i definitely needed to hear.
i understand the urgent need to make right with those we have problems with, and ive been working on it. ill keep working.
thanks for this day, lord. and for yesterday. and please give me a tomorrow. i love you, broski
this was the message in sundays sermon. forgive, forget, unite, all through love.
funny thing. on saturday night i asked for rest, knowing restoration would follow. i got the rest. just enough to wake up exactly on time for church the next morning, which i usually miss. and the sermon was on restoration.
god, you make me smile! when i recognize you in my life and realize how perfectly you have everything in control, its a great feeling. unexplainable, really.
and the sermon was awesome. nothing revolutionary, but something i definitely needed to hear.
i understand the urgent need to make right with those we have problems with, and ive been working on it. ill keep working.
thanks for this day, lord. and for yesterday. and please give me a tomorrow. i love you, broski
Sunday, September 13, 2009
all that's left to do
6 Oh, that I had wings like a dove;
then I would fly away and rest!
7 I would fly far away
to the quiet of the wilderness.
- Psalm 55
my thoughts exactly, brother david.
god is a boss.
and god made david a boss.
i dont know what im getting at though. my mind is literally too worn out to think straight.
i am dead tired. rejuvenate me lord of lords. rest is the first part of restoration
then I would fly away and rest!
7 I would fly far away
to the quiet of the wilderness.
- Psalm 55
my thoughts exactly, brother david.
god is a boss.
and god made david a boss.
i dont know what im getting at though. my mind is literally too worn out to think straight.
i am dead tired. rejuvenate me lord of lords. rest is the first part of restoration
Saturday, September 12, 2009
"Rejoice in the Lord always.
I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4
your love is vast. everytime i think i start to understand it, you blow my mind. like EGADS. whether it be through a look at the wondrous creation of your hands, interaction with one of your awesome children, or a more private moment between the holy spirit and i, my eyes are being opened to you. you have so so so much love and you are giving so much of it to me! thank you for that, god. it sheds light on your goodness and its giving me sight to trust you when i dont feel the love.
REJOICE!!!!
your love is vast. everytime i think i start to understand it, you blow my mind. like EGADS. whether it be through a look at the wondrous creation of your hands, interaction with one of your awesome children, or a more private moment between the holy spirit and i, my eyes are being opened to you. you have so so so much love and you are giving so much of it to me! thank you for that, god. it sheds light on your goodness and its giving me sight to trust you when i dont feel the love.
REJOICE!!!!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
and now for something a little more mature
Isaiah 46
" 1 Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low;
their idols are borne by beasts of burden.
The images that are carried about are burdensome,
a burden for the weary.
2 They stoop and bow down together;
unable to rescue the burden,
they themselves go off into captivity.
3 "Listen to me, O house of Jacob,
all you who remain of the house of Israel,
you whom I have upheld since you were conceived,
and have carried since your birth.
4 Even to your old age and gray hairs
I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
5 "To whom will you compare me or count me equal?
To whom will you liken me that we may be compared?
6 Some pour out gold from their bags
and weigh out silver on the scales;
they hire a goldsmith to make it into a god,
and they bow down and worship it.
7 They lift it to their shoulders and carry it;
they set it up in its place, and there it stands.
From that spot it cannot move.
Though one cries out to it, it does not answer;
it cannot save him from his troubles.
8 "Remember this, fix it in mind,
take it to heart, you rebels.
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning,
from ancient times, what is still to come.
I say: My purpose will stand,
and I will do all that I please.
11 From the east I summon a bird of prey;
from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that will I bring about;
what I have planned, that will I do.
12 Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,
you who are far from righteousness.
13 I am bringing my righteousness near,
it is not far away;
and my salvation will not be delayed.
I will grant salvation to Zion,
my splendor to Israel."
god is a bamf. god is...i dont know how to say it, no adjectives are enough for him. god is...god. he just is. god is. and yeah, thats enough for me.
tonight i miss you lord, i want more again. keep me drawn to you
" 1 Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low;
their idols are borne by beasts of burden.
The images that are carried about are burdensome,
a burden for the weary.
2 They stoop and bow down together;
unable to rescue the burden,
they themselves go off into captivity.
3 "Listen to me, O house of Jacob,
all you who remain of the house of Israel,
you whom I have upheld since you were conceived,
and have carried since your birth.
4 Even to your old age and gray hairs
I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
5 "To whom will you compare me or count me equal?
To whom will you liken me that we may be compared?
6 Some pour out gold from their bags
and weigh out silver on the scales;
they hire a goldsmith to make it into a god,
and they bow down and worship it.
7 They lift it to their shoulders and carry it;
they set it up in its place, and there it stands.
From that spot it cannot move.
Though one cries out to it, it does not answer;
it cannot save him from his troubles.
8 "Remember this, fix it in mind,
take it to heart, you rebels.
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning,
from ancient times, what is still to come.
I say: My purpose will stand,
and I will do all that I please.
11 From the east I summon a bird of prey;
from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that will I bring about;
what I have planned, that will I do.
12 Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,
you who are far from righteousness.
13 I am bringing my righteousness near,
it is not far away;
and my salvation will not be delayed.
I will grant salvation to Zion,
my splendor to Israel."
god is a bamf. god is...i dont know how to say it, no adjectives are enough for him. god is...god. he just is. god is. and yeah, thats enough for me.
tonight i miss you lord, i want more again. keep me drawn to you
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
bust a fat rhyme
jesus was a baller
a real shot-caller
he is uber cool
dont you know, fool?
he gave us second life
hes sharp like a knife
christ is sweet like honey
hes so rad its not even funny
i read my bible in the sunny
so i can learn to be
like jesus- golly gee
hes so good to me
he gives love fo freee
jesus is so tight
he is full of might
and showed us all god's light
he's da bomb! am i right?
son of man, born of god
in sin he did not trod
he was a perfect dude
never mean or rude
never rash or crude
he had a great 'tude
with girls he wasnt nude
no, that would be lewd
a super fresh guy
but he chose to die
for my sin- but why?
and then he rose- oh my!
im not gonna lie
jesus is a beast
thats to say the least
on his b-day we feast
my car is not leased
i want to be a priest
so i can read all day
of what jesus did say
from june until may
hey hey hey hey
jesus is the way
to heaven so pray
cause god is totes amaze
give that dude some praise
yeah, praise for daysssssss
this rap is ridic
so im gonna click
the post button now
and try to sleep somehow.
JESUS IS A STRAIGHT UP G. WORD. AMEN BROTHAS AND SISTAHS.
a real shot-caller
he is uber cool
dont you know, fool?
he gave us second life
hes sharp like a knife
christ is sweet like honey
hes so rad its not even funny
i read my bible in the sunny
so i can learn to be
like jesus- golly gee
hes so good to me
he gives love fo freee
jesus is so tight
he is full of might
and showed us all god's light
he's da bomb! am i right?
son of man, born of god
in sin he did not trod
he was a perfect dude
never mean or rude
never rash or crude
he had a great 'tude
with girls he wasnt nude
no, that would be lewd
a super fresh guy
but he chose to die
for my sin- but why?
and then he rose- oh my!
im not gonna lie
jesus is a beast
thats to say the least
on his b-day we feast
my car is not leased
i want to be a priest
so i can read all day
of what jesus did say
from june until may
hey hey hey hey
jesus is the way
to heaven so pray
cause god is totes amaze
give that dude some praise
yeah, praise for daysssssss
this rap is ridic
so im gonna click
the post button now
and try to sleep somehow.
JESUS IS A STRAIGHT UP G. WORD. AMEN BROTHAS AND SISTAHS.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
¡una mas!
" 34 Israel failed to destroy the nations in the land,
as the Lord had commanded them.
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
36 They worshiped their idols,
which led to their downfall." - Psalm 106
give me the heart of a lion. then when i find myself in the den of lions i will not falter, i will not fear, i will not stumble. i will stick to my morals; i will stay close to the narrow path.
though i mingle with many, none will alter the heart you have given me.
as the Lord had commanded them.
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
36 They worshiped their idols,
which led to their downfall." - Psalm 106
give me the heart of a lion. then when i find myself in the den of lions i will not falter, i will not fear, i will not stumble. i will stick to my morals; i will stay close to the narrow path.
though i mingle with many, none will alter the heart you have given me.
Friday, September 4, 2009
sp kids!
" 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other." - Romans 12
easier said than done, huh god? but ive been trying and im getting there, big guy. how do you do it? so effortlessly. teach me
easier said than done, huh god? but ive been trying and im getting there, big guy. how do you do it? so effortlessly. teach me
Thursday, September 3, 2009
we are lions!
"3 Do not waste your strength on women,
on those who ruin kings." - Proverbs 31
after watching troy, this verse makes sense.
on a more serious note, i do feel like i expend way, way, wayyyyyy too much effort upon girls. i think i now understand why paul says "it is good to not marry." im realizing that more time belongs spent between god and myself rather than spent chasing women or dating or whatev. girls are awesome, god, dont get me wrong. im glad you made them. really, they are super cool. butttt i think its good to take some time away. to the hermit-cave!
jesus, you da bomb!
on those who ruin kings." - Proverbs 31
after watching troy, this verse makes sense.
on a more serious note, i do feel like i expend way, way, wayyyyyy too much effort upon girls. i think i now understand why paul says "it is good to not marry." im realizing that more time belongs spent between god and myself rather than spent chasing women or dating or whatev. girls are awesome, god, dont get me wrong. im glad you made them. really, they are super cool. butttt i think its good to take some time away. to the hermit-cave!
jesus, you da bomb!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
exhaust
i pray tonight for courage and i pray tonight for rest,
i pray tonight for patience and give thanks, for i am blest.
i pray tonight for what may come, i pray for friends and kin,
i pray tonight for every soul astray and lost in sin.
i praise tonight for beauty as i pray tonight to you,
i praise for life eternal and your son whom it comes through.
i pray tonight for wisdom, love, humility in me,
i praise the great creator-- thank you god for your decree.
amen
i pray tonight for patience and give thanks, for i am blest.
i pray tonight for what may come, i pray for friends and kin,
i pray tonight for every soul astray and lost in sin.
i praise tonight for beauty as i pray tonight to you,
i praise for life eternal and your son whom it comes through.
i pray tonight for wisdom, love, humility in me,
i praise the great creator-- thank you god for your decree.
amen
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