So just recently I watched a pretty amazing movie. It was called 127 Hours. It is the true story of the guy that cut off part of his own arm to survive. The movie was rated R for good reason though. It really made me think if what I am doing right now is what I should be doing. God has a great plan for my life and I am learning to walk where he leads and wait on Him to tell me when to move next.
This morning was high attendance Sunday at church. They provided breakfast for all of those that were willing to come early before Sunday School. It was pancakes. It really got me to thinking though. Should churches have to provide a service like breakfast to its members because they want people to come. As the Church of Christ shouldn't we want to fellowship with each other. Shouldn't we want that community, corporate worship together. I think so. We should want every Sunday's attendance to be higher than the last. However, I had a friend who not to long ago gave his life to God completely and wanted to go through with believers baptism. That is one thing that the Church should also want to do in respect for God. My deal with it is Christ did it why shouldn't I want to do it.
In Sunday school we talked about finding the truths about God and knowing them. We were looking in the book of Colossians. In the first twenty verses it talks about how Jesus is the first of everything. How he created everything and everything was created for Him. It also talks about how He holds everything together. That reminded me of Louie Giglio a pastor and awesome guy. Who discovered what Laminin the cell that holds all other cells together looked like. It looks like a cross with someone hanging on it. Kinda reminds you of something right? Well since then I have thought about my life and how I know that Laminin is inside of me and that really means that Christ lives in me because I have accepted his gift of grace. Yet, I take advantage of it.
These are just some of my thoughts for today.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Why Am I Here?
It has been a couple of days and I have been reflecting on some of the struggles in my life as of late. Honestly, I am have become grateful for them cause without them I wouldn't know if I was following what God has for my life.
Tonight I attended a concert in town. The band was Gungor. I knew that they played some praise and worship. I was surprised that they were actually more like a soft rock band than a praise and worship band. It was absolutely amazing. There have been only a few times in my life where I have felt the Spirit of God moving through a congregation. Tonight was one of those times. Feeling the Spirit move was awe inspiring. I can't even begin to describe what I felt. Afterward I attend the college and career Bible study that is held at Taylor Road Baptist Church. The book as I have mentioned before really hit home some more things that I have in my life that are keeping me from my full and true potential in fulfilling God's plan for my life.
Ok now that I have told you that I want to jump back to Monday night at Resonate. Lee the usual speaker was not there because of a recent surgery. That meant that our favorite guest speaker was speaking. He talked about Esther. How we as people more importantly as Christians are more concerned about why we are here than with since we are here what does God want us to do. See we were placed on this earth at this time to the parents we have, in the place where we are for a greater picture or purpose. As we live our Christian lives we have that purpose revealed to us. Sometimes just a little of it others time a lot of it. In those times when we have a lot we complain and belly ache. People will tell us don't worry God will not put more on you than you can handle. Which in all actuality is a load of crock. God puts things on us more than we can handle because we aren't supposed to handle it God is through us. Anyway, Jim really put into perspective some of the reasons why I am here.
I am grateful for all of these things and friends to share it with.
I hope that all of you readers out there know that I love you and that God loves you. I also hope that you know your purpose is greater than even you could imagine. So, go with God He will never steer you wrong.
Tonight I attended a concert in town. The band was Gungor. I knew that they played some praise and worship. I was surprised that they were actually more like a soft rock band than a praise and worship band. It was absolutely amazing. There have been only a few times in my life where I have felt the Spirit of God moving through a congregation. Tonight was one of those times. Feeling the Spirit move was awe inspiring. I can't even begin to describe what I felt. Afterward I attend the college and career Bible study that is held at Taylor Road Baptist Church. The book as I have mentioned before really hit home some more things that I have in my life that are keeping me from my full and true potential in fulfilling God's plan for my life.
Ok now that I have told you that I want to jump back to Monday night at Resonate. Lee the usual speaker was not there because of a recent surgery. That meant that our favorite guest speaker was speaking. He talked about Esther. How we as people more importantly as Christians are more concerned about why we are here than with since we are here what does God want us to do. See we were placed on this earth at this time to the parents we have, in the place where we are for a greater picture or purpose. As we live our Christian lives we have that purpose revealed to us. Sometimes just a little of it others time a lot of it. In those times when we have a lot we complain and belly ache. People will tell us don't worry God will not put more on you than you can handle. Which in all actuality is a load of crock. God puts things on us more than we can handle because we aren't supposed to handle it God is through us. Anyway, Jim really put into perspective some of the reasons why I am here.
I am grateful for all of these things and friends to share it with.
I hope that all of you readers out there know that I love you and that God loves you. I also hope that you know your purpose is greater than even you could imagine. So, go with God He will never steer you wrong.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Storm Delay
Dear friends. I know it has been a week since my last post. I am deeply sorry. A lot has been going on in my life lately. However, everyday i have kept with the challenge and looked for something to be thankful for. It is getting easier to see in what ways God has blessed me. It actually quite amazing to see how much I have missed the blessings that God has bestowed on me.
One of the first things I noticed was my parents. God gave them to me. He placed me in their care. He was the one that had me to be born at the certain time and certain place in their lives. This past week my parents came up to take me out to lunch for my birthday that was last week. I didn't expect them to also buy me tons of food to keep me sustained for the week. I have some of the best parents in the world. They both seek after God in all areas of their life. They build me up when I am down and I know I can talk to them about any problem that I am going through.
The second thing is a home. Yes, I live in Montgomery and I have made it my home, but the one place that I will always call home on this side of heaven is right there in Troy, Alabama with my parents and sister. My dad pointed out in an earlier post that I had said something about not being appreciative of that home. I am correcting that statement and showing that I am truly grateful for it. There is no place like a home that you can take refuge in when storms come and you need protection. In our lives that home is heaven and the father and helper is God.
The third and final thing for this post is times to corporately worship. This past Monday night was Resonate at the BCM. The campus minster is teaching through Colossians. However, we have only gotten to verse 23 in chapter one. But one statement stood out to me. No matter how hard the storms that we face Jesus faced them as well, maybe not in the same way but definitely the same situations. He is there waiting for you to push into His embrace. We need Him more than we think, yet we refuse to turn to Him until we believe our lives to be worthless and we give up the fight. I was reassured of these facts Wednesday night when I attended the college Bible study at Taylor Road Baptist Church. The book that we have now begun stated all of the questions and problems I have been struggling with these past few months. I look forward to discovering how this author will instruct me to handle these storms that I currently face.
God is good and I relish the times I am in His presence. I have realized that throughout my life there has never been a time where I haven't struggled and God has been there to pick me up and carry me until I am able to run again.
I love you all and hope that you will get much out of my words. I am praying for all of you.
One of the first things I noticed was my parents. God gave them to me. He placed me in their care. He was the one that had me to be born at the certain time and certain place in their lives. This past week my parents came up to take me out to lunch for my birthday that was last week. I didn't expect them to also buy me tons of food to keep me sustained for the week. I have some of the best parents in the world. They both seek after God in all areas of their life. They build me up when I am down and I know I can talk to them about any problem that I am going through.
The second thing is a home. Yes, I live in Montgomery and I have made it my home, but the one place that I will always call home on this side of heaven is right there in Troy, Alabama with my parents and sister. My dad pointed out in an earlier post that I had said something about not being appreciative of that home. I am correcting that statement and showing that I am truly grateful for it. There is no place like a home that you can take refuge in when storms come and you need protection. In our lives that home is heaven and the father and helper is God.
The third and final thing for this post is times to corporately worship. This past Monday night was Resonate at the BCM. The campus minster is teaching through Colossians. However, we have only gotten to verse 23 in chapter one. But one statement stood out to me. No matter how hard the storms that we face Jesus faced them as well, maybe not in the same way but definitely the same situations. He is there waiting for you to push into His embrace. We need Him more than we think, yet we refuse to turn to Him until we believe our lives to be worthless and we give up the fight. I was reassured of these facts Wednesday night when I attended the college Bible study at Taylor Road Baptist Church. The book that we have now begun stated all of the questions and problems I have been struggling with these past few months. I look forward to discovering how this author will instruct me to handle these storms that I currently face.
God is good and I relish the times I am in His presence. I have realized that throughout my life there has never been a time where I haven't struggled and God has been there to pick me up and carry me until I am able to run again.
I love you all and hope that you will get much out of my words. I am praying for all of you.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Missed yesterday fixing problem now
Sorry guys, I missed posting yesterday. I just was filled with a lot of good things. First I was treated to lunch by my roommates dad. Then, I had work, which was a blast. So yesterday I guys I was thankful for life. Yeah I know I already posted about life but that was different. This one is about all the fun you can have and lose track of time.
This isn't long but it is what I was grateful for.
This isn't long but it is what I was grateful for.
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