Shy is such an overused word. When someone doesn't talk a lot people speculate and say that they are shy. When someone doesn't participate in something as much as others people say they are shy. Some people even call themselves shy! But as Christians, we aren't supposed to be shy.
Proverbs 28:1 says "The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion."
We are the righteous! Boldness is something that comes with being a child of God.
Bold means that we are not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero. showing or requiring courage:
When we have boldness we have required courage. Boldness and courage go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other. The Bible says that we are to be bold as lions. Lions and the king of the jungle. The rule the Savannah, they are to be feared by every creature on the planet. And the Bible is referring us to them? Yes! God knew what He was saying when He wrote that we are to be bold as lions. We are to be courageous, daring, adventurous, pronounced, and shameless. Not shy, quiet, careful, and insecure.
Philippians 1:20 says "according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death."
We are to bold in sharing the Word of God. God's word is our life, our bread, our way of living. Without God's word we would living lives full of sin and hate and confusion. God's Word is a path for us, and light in our darkest of times. Christ lives in us! We are the light of the world. People will be won into heaven because of our obedience to Him. Christ's love will shine through us. But how can we expect anyone to come to God if we are going to be ashamed of His Word?
Hold your head high! The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords lives within you! Now is the time for you to be self endorsed. Times is running short. Like I said in my last post once you run out of time their is not going back. We don't have time machines or magical powers to go back and change things. Those people who are hungry for God's love may never cross your path again. A simple smile, hug, a word of encouragement could open up the door for you to save them from eternal damnation. Don't let the opportunity pass you by.
Be bold as lions. Share the love of God with a boldness like fire. Be diligent, don't give up. I know that you can it! Let Christ be magnified in your life, through whatever costs you may have to take. You are the light, the city on the hill that cannot be vanquished.
28 October 2011
26 October 2011
Every second counts...
Recently I've been thinking...life is just so short. Jesus could come at any waking moment, we could die in any waking moment, a loved one could die in any waking moment. I one single moment our whole lives can be shattered, or completed. You just don't really know that until your life one day comes to a screeching halt.
Our life is like a thin thread, too strong of a pluck in any direction and -------- we're gone. There is no going back. Things that you say and do have a lasting impact on yourself, but more importantly, on others. One single word can ruin a person's self-confidence or their reputation. An unjust act can ruin your life! Believe me, I know all about doing things that you shouldn't be doing and then later reaping the consequences. It's not fun when you get caught....
But besides yourself you have to be aware of who else is around you. Younger siblings and other people who look up to you. You are someones role model. Believe it! Whether you know, or want to know, someone else out their admires you and wants to be just like you when they grow up.
When little kids, or other teenagers, have told me that they want to be just like me I start thinking, 'am I a person that is a good role model for these kids? Is what I'm doing acceptable in their eyes?'
Be careful what you do.
Non believers are watching you! We, as Christians, are supposed to be the light of the world. Jesus shines through us. But is what is coming out of our mouths stuff that Jesus would say? What we are looking at on the computer? Or how about what we do without our parents knowing about it? Would nonbelievers be drawn to us because of those things?
But most importantly, Jesus is watching us. When we get to Judgement Day Jesus is going to show what we did here on earth. Everything...every word....every thought...every action...every look...everything. Just thinking that He knows EVERYTHING makes me just a little bit nervous? How about you?
We need to step up our game here people! We were not put on this planet so that we could party and have fun! We were not here to live cosy and comfortable lives. We were put here to be witnesses for Christ! To win lost souls to Him! To further His kingdom, not ours. It doesn't matter how many people are on the Miriam team, or the Jesse team, or the Stacie team, what matters is how many people are on God's team. That is where we win the game. With Him in Heaven, not here on earth.
Step back and evaluate yourself, I know I am. Are you living a life that's pleasing to God? Are you a person that others should look up to? Are nonbelievers attracted to you because of your faith in Him?
Every second counts, don't waste the precious time on earth that we have. Because once that time is gone, you can't get it back.
Our life is like a thin thread, too strong of a pluck in any direction and -------- we're gone. There is no going back. Things that you say and do have a lasting impact on yourself, but more importantly, on others. One single word can ruin a person's self-confidence or their reputation. An unjust act can ruin your life! Believe me, I know all about doing things that you shouldn't be doing and then later reaping the consequences. It's not fun when you get caught....
But besides yourself you have to be aware of who else is around you. Younger siblings and other people who look up to you. You are someones role model. Believe it! Whether you know, or want to know, someone else out their admires you and wants to be just like you when they grow up.
When little kids, or other teenagers, have told me that they want to be just like me I start thinking, 'am I a person that is a good role model for these kids? Is what I'm doing acceptable in their eyes?'
Be careful what you do.
Non believers are watching you! We, as Christians, are supposed to be the light of the world. Jesus shines through us. But is what is coming out of our mouths stuff that Jesus would say? What we are looking at on the computer? Or how about what we do without our parents knowing about it? Would nonbelievers be drawn to us because of those things?
But most importantly, Jesus is watching us. When we get to Judgement Day Jesus is going to show what we did here on earth. Everything...every word....every thought...every action...every look...everything. Just thinking that He knows EVERYTHING makes me just a little bit nervous? How about you?
We need to step up our game here people! We were not put on this planet so that we could party and have fun! We were not here to live cosy and comfortable lives. We were put here to be witnesses for Christ! To win lost souls to Him! To further His kingdom, not ours. It doesn't matter how many people are on the Miriam team, or the Jesse team, or the Stacie team, what matters is how many people are on God's team. That is where we win the game. With Him in Heaven, not here on earth.
Step back and evaluate yourself, I know I am. Are you living a life that's pleasing to God? Are you a person that others should look up to? Are nonbelievers attracted to you because of your faith in Him?
Every second counts, don't waste the precious time on earth that we have. Because once that time is gone, you can't get it back.
20 October 2011
Freely
Recently I've realized that you have to let go of past hurts. That it does no good to harbor bad feelings towards somebody or towards an event that has happened to you.
Last night at youth my youth pastor was talking about heaven and hell. About how they are both real places and that we, as Christians, will one day get to see our loved ones who have passed on before us. I started thinking about my dad. He died three years and three months ago. He had a very rare type of cancer that wasn't supposed to spread. That once you took it out it wasn't supposed to come back or go somewhere else. Obviously though it didn't do that. It came back like three or four in his right jaw and it spread to both of his legs and his back. It was devastating.
I have been doing a lot better about not dwelling on those past hurts and feelings. But last night something just struck me very hard. My youth pastor lost his dad almost two years ago. His dad was our pastor and it was very hard to lose him. He was talking about how he missed his dad and how he couldn't wait to get to heaven to see him again. I started thinking about my dad again. I realized that I had finally let go. It was the most amazing feeling that I have ever experienced since his passing. I started crying when I realized that I no longer had that sharp pain that was always inside of me. Yes I still miss my daddy with all of my heart and I will never, ever forget him. But I have finally learned how to go on living without constant pain eating away on the inside of me.
Life is too short to go on living without telling someone I love you. Without making amends with people who have done you wrong, or who you have done wrong. I realized the hard way, I have let way too many people leave my life without telling them I loved them. Or without apologizing. Don't let past things get in the way of a budding relationship. Don't let it ruin the short time on earth that you have with the people you love, and that love you. Love others freely!
Last night at youth my youth pastor was talking about heaven and hell. About how they are both real places and that we, as Christians, will one day get to see our loved ones who have passed on before us. I started thinking about my dad. He died three years and three months ago. He had a very rare type of cancer that wasn't supposed to spread. That once you took it out it wasn't supposed to come back or go somewhere else. Obviously though it didn't do that. It came back like three or four in his right jaw and it spread to both of his legs and his back. It was devastating.
I have been doing a lot better about not dwelling on those past hurts and feelings. But last night something just struck me very hard. My youth pastor lost his dad almost two years ago. His dad was our pastor and it was very hard to lose him. He was talking about how he missed his dad and how he couldn't wait to get to heaven to see him again. I started thinking about my dad again. I realized that I had finally let go. It was the most amazing feeling that I have ever experienced since his passing. I started crying when I realized that I no longer had that sharp pain that was always inside of me. Yes I still miss my daddy with all of my heart and I will never, ever forget him. But I have finally learned how to go on living without constant pain eating away on the inside of me.
Life is too short to go on living without telling someone I love you. Without making amends with people who have done you wrong, or who you have done wrong. I realized the hard way, I have let way too many people leave my life without telling them I loved them. Or without apologizing. Don't let past things get in the way of a budding relationship. Don't let it ruin the short time on earth that you have with the people you love, and that love you. Love others freely!
17 October 2011
Motivational Quote
"The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win."
- Roger Bannister
- Roger Bannister
08 October 2011
LOL
Something I really enjoy doing is to laugh. Their is just something about laughing that is so freeing! My mom always tells me that laughing is a medicine to the heart, and it's true! There is a verse in the Bible that says a merry heart does good for the soul.
Sometimes in life all that we can see is the negative. All of the bad things that happen to us, like our ever growing debt, our lack of friends or money, not enough time or space, too much noise, not enough fun! I know, for me at least, I can't stand being around a person who only sees the negative in life. It just makes you feel depressed.
There's a saying that people say, do you see the glass half empty or half full? I know for a long time I was one of those people who saw the glass half empty, pessimistic. How you view things reflects how you view life in general. If you see everything as bleak, dull, and boring than you a half empty person. But if you see things are enjoyable, that things that could be boring have potential, than you are a half full person! :)
I want you to take this quiz and see what positive quality you are. Because I believe that you are a positive person! I took this test and I was love. <3
http://www.gotoquiz.com/which_positive_quality_are_you
Good luck!
And remember, that glass is half full, not empty. Laugh out loud! It will do you some good.
:D
Sometimes in life all that we can see is the negative. All of the bad things that happen to us, like our ever growing debt, our lack of friends or money, not enough time or space, too much noise, not enough fun! I know, for me at least, I can't stand being around a person who only sees the negative in life. It just makes you feel depressed.
There's a saying that people say, do you see the glass half empty or half full? I know for a long time I was one of those people who saw the glass half empty, pessimistic. How you view things reflects how you view life in general. If you see everything as bleak, dull, and boring than you a half empty person. But if you see things are enjoyable, that things that could be boring have potential, than you are a half full person! :)
I want you to take this quiz and see what positive quality you are. Because I believe that you are a positive person! I took this test and I was love. <3
http://www.gotoquiz.com/which_positive_quality_are_you
Good luck!
And remember, that glass is half full, not empty. Laugh out loud! It will do you some good.
:D
07 October 2011
Time
Recently I have been just crazy busy! School, and a college class, friends and church, the fair, too much stuff! So I've been thinking, how does God feel about all of this? I mean with all of this stuff going on down here how do I make sure that I'm giving God enough time?
Their are only so many hours in a day...and sometimes I feel like their aren't enough. I'm sure that you've felt that way once or twice before. :) Well, recently I have been feeling like that a LOT! My life is just super hectic rights now, and I'm only a teenager! I can't even imagine being an adult, or a parent for that matter. Crazy! Props to all of you who have jobs, kids, and still manage to have God as your number one.
With all of these things that we have to do is God being pushed into the corner? Well I know for me that sometimes, yeah, He does get pushed into the corner. I don't pray as often as I once did, or should be doing. I don't read my bible every day, I don't sit still and just listen enough. I get too pre-occupied.
And I feel like that's how the whole world is right now. They just put God on hold knowing that He will always be their for them. Whenever things slow down, or the going gets rough then they run to God for help. But is that we as Christians should be doing?
I don't think so. God should be number one in our lives, always. Not just one we have enough time, or when we feel like it, or when things get tight, every day 24-7 God needs to be number one in our hearts and our lives.
It's not very hard to say that, but to do it? Wow! It's extremely hard. But their is such a thing called baby steps. You don't have to pray for hours every day and read a whole book of the bible every day and sit still and listen for hours on end. You start slow, you read a chapter, then two, then three, then a set. You start by praying in the morning and before you go to bed. Then you pray in the car on the way to work or on the way home from school. Then you start by setting aside just five minutes of your day every day where you sit and just listen to what He has to say. Then slowly but surely you expand and grow!
It's not that hard, but the first step is always the hardest.
Today I want to challenge you to take that first step. Take a break and pray, then listen.
Their are only so many hours in a day...and sometimes I feel like their aren't enough. I'm sure that you've felt that way once or twice before. :) Well, recently I have been feeling like that a LOT! My life is just super hectic rights now, and I'm only a teenager! I can't even imagine being an adult, or a parent for that matter. Crazy! Props to all of you who have jobs, kids, and still manage to have God as your number one.
With all of these things that we have to do is God being pushed into the corner? Well I know for me that sometimes, yeah, He does get pushed into the corner. I don't pray as often as I once did, or should be doing. I don't read my bible every day, I don't sit still and just listen enough. I get too pre-occupied.
And I feel like that's how the whole world is right now. They just put God on hold knowing that He will always be their for them. Whenever things slow down, or the going gets rough then they run to God for help. But is that we as Christians should be doing?
I don't think so. God should be number one in our lives, always. Not just one we have enough time, or when we feel like it, or when things get tight, every day 24-7 God needs to be number one in our hearts and our lives.
It's not very hard to say that, but to do it? Wow! It's extremely hard. But their is such a thing called baby steps. You don't have to pray for hours every day and read a whole book of the bible every day and sit still and listen for hours on end. You start slow, you read a chapter, then two, then three, then a set. You start by praying in the morning and before you go to bed. Then you pray in the car on the way to work or on the way home from school. Then you start by setting aside just five minutes of your day every day where you sit and just listen to what He has to say. Then slowly but surely you expand and grow!
It's not that hard, but the first step is always the hardest.
Today I want to challenge you to take that first step. Take a break and pray, then listen.
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