I was just thinking of that song from the King and I, not sure why... but either way, I thought of how I want to get to know Christ and know all about Him. Truth may be though that none of us will ever understand or know God, He is too mysterious for us to comprehend. However, getting to the real reason of writing this,
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Motivated
It's been two days since my baptism and I still can't believe it happened and that I actually did it. I had been wanting to do this for years but never really got the opportunity or other things seemed to be more important [which looking back on it now is quite a ridiculous statement].
Now that I've begun to set my roots here in Illinois and am involved in a wonderful church that the Lord has shown me the areas I could plug in, I decided, this is my time to just go for it! And I did!
Maybe for some they don't feel the effects of their baptism right away, and I'm not really sure if your supposed to feel any different haha. A friend who also got baptized that day asked if I felt any different and I just sorta shrugged and he kinda laughed and mentioned that was his answer too. Well, now that I've had time to reflect on it I can say that I do feel different,
Now that I've begun to set my roots here in Illinois and am involved in a wonderful church that the Lord has shown me the areas I could plug in, I decided, this is my time to just go for it! And I did!
Maybe for some they don't feel the effects of their baptism right away, and I'm not really sure if your supposed to feel any different haha. A friend who also got baptized that day asked if I felt any different and I just sorta shrugged and he kinda laughed and mentioned that was his answer too. Well, now that I've had time to reflect on it I can say that I do feel different,
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Patience Is A Virtue
"Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all." 1 Thessalonians 5:14
I've felt like I've been truly tested this week. My patience has been waning if you will and I've noticed how hard it is just to keep my peace, even at work when dealing with some unruly customers who in my opinion, shouldn't feel frustrated with me if I haven't done anything but try to help them and speaking kindly.
Granted, I never know what the person might have been going through in just that one day that I had no idea of, so it could be a bad day for them, at the same time, they don't know what I may be going through and sometimes when dealing with someone who has an attitude it just sparks flames of frustration on both ends.
I've felt like I've been truly tested this week. My patience has been waning if you will and I've noticed how hard it is just to keep my peace, even at work when dealing with some unruly customers who in my opinion, shouldn't feel frustrated with me if I haven't done anything but try to help them and speaking kindly.
Granted, I never know what the person might have been going through in just that one day that I had no idea of, so it could be a bad day for them, at the same time, they don't know what I may be going through and sometimes when dealing with someone who has an attitude it just sparks flames of frustration on both ends.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Laziness vs. Diligence
"The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich." -Proverbs 13:4
We've all done it before right? Thought to ourselves how much we'd like to have this or that, or do that or this but never do it... we desire a lot of things but don't make an effort to work towards them. Hence we are left with nothing and wonder why it would seem like others have what we've been setting our eyes on.
We've all done it before right? Thought to ourselves how much we'd like to have this or that, or do that or this but never do it... we desire a lot of things but don't make an effort to work towards them. Hence we are left with nothing and wonder why it would seem like others have what we've been setting our eyes on.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fellowship
In true spirit of fellowship I thought I'd share on how I was able to do that during family camp 2010 this past weekend.
It was really nice first of all to be able to take Friday and Saturday off of work to be with my family up in Wisconsin at Wesley Woods Camp. We had the opportunity to get to know more of the families from the church and just have a lot of fun.
I think one of my favorite moments was when we sang worship songs around the campfire. There's nothing like having a very simplistic approach to the throne of God and sharing s'mores with good friends and family ^_^.
I thank God for blessing all of those who went and were able to partake in all of the fun activities, which has definitely exhausted my entire family. Lots of laughs and hopefully lots of good shots.
Last but not least, to all the dads out there, Happy Father's Day and may the Lord bless and keep you as you continue to strive to become more and more like Christ and being the godly man and high priest of your home.
It was really nice first of all to be able to take Friday and Saturday off of work to be with my family up in Wisconsin at Wesley Woods Camp. We had the opportunity to get to know more of the families from the church and just have a lot of fun.
I think one of my favorite moments was when we sang worship songs around the campfire. There's nothing like having a very simplistic approach to the throne of God and sharing s'mores with good friends and family ^_^.
I thank God for blessing all of those who went and were able to partake in all of the fun activities, which has definitely exhausted my entire family. Lots of laughs and hopefully lots of good shots.
Last but not least, to all the dads out there, Happy Father's Day and may the Lord bless and keep you as you continue to strive to become more and more like Christ and being the godly man and high priest of your home.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Erasing the Blackboard
"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!" -Psalm 27:14
"Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away." -Psalm 36:11
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10
Ever drawn a picture so big on a blackboard that what you wanted to draw next just wouldn't fit?
"Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away." -Psalm 36:11
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10
Ever drawn a picture so big on a blackboard that what you wanted to draw next just wouldn't fit?
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A Lesson In Prayer
"Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving." -Colossians 4:2
I've realized that although it's great to pray for others when they need it, It won't do me much good to serve others if I'm not taking care of myself. I'd like to take my prayer life more seriously and be able to really present all my needs before the throne of God. When I read that verse today it was a reminder that I should pray earnestly, and with thanksgiving. It's not about going on and on complaining to God about all the things that are wrong in life, although it's ok to tell Him everything, it's important to reflect on all the blessings He's given us in between those difficult times that we need to be thankful for and pray about.
I'm grateful to have the Lord's Word to confirm things that have been brought up recently or just throughout the days. It reminds me that the Lord really does care about me and everything that happens in my life, and wants to be involved. I shall let Him.
I've realized that although it's great to pray for others when they need it, It won't do me much good to serve others if I'm not taking care of myself. I'd like to take my prayer life more seriously and be able to really present all my needs before the throne of God. When I read that verse today it was a reminder that I should pray earnestly, and with thanksgiving. It's not about going on and on complaining to God about all the things that are wrong in life, although it's ok to tell Him everything, it's important to reflect on all the blessings He's given us in between those difficult times that we need to be thankful for and pray about.
I'm grateful to have the Lord's Word to confirm things that have been brought up recently or just throughout the days. It reminds me that the Lord really does care about me and everything that happens in my life, and wants to be involved. I shall let Him.
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