Ever have one of those moments when you want to do something even though you know it's wrong? but your so called buddy is telling you to just do it because no one will know, and it's fun?
Well God Knows, He sees you even if nobody else does. If the thought of thinking nobody will comes to you, then always remember that God will know and he is the most important person. I'm saying this because like everyone else in the world, we get tempted to do things that we shouldn't and the only remorse we have is thought of what others think of us, well what god thinks of you is more important because He loves us no matter what. The others we hope to please only care if we are doing what they want us to do and dont care if we get hurt.
I dont have a verse found for this one yet but I will find one eventually.
Forget Ordinary
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Call To Action: God's will
All the time as Christians we wish to do God's will, but when it's staring us right the face we often doubt that we ourselves can do so or we think of what other will think of us. But really we are doubting God when we doubt ourselves. God has a purpose for us and using our talents to do his will, just as Philippians says:
"Philippians 2:13-16 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out[a] the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing."
God knows exactly what we can do and asks us to forget the world and focus on his will, and when the day comes that we see him in Heaven we can say that we did not turn and walk away when we could have helped someone who truly needed God that very second, or say we couldn't do something because it seemed to big but really knowing inside that we can do anything God calls us to do.
Luke 9:62 62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
The idea that if we don't look back and stop when we are so close to doing something big is very frightening when expectations of teenagers today is set so low. But God makes us stronger in every step we make if we don't turn and run.
Luke 22:61-62: 61The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.62And he went outside and wept bitterly."
Even when we fail, God forgives us, He has something big meant for us, which gives the words "We were meant for so much more" Meaning and truth. God Meant for us to do so much more then what we are expected in the world's view. We hear it everyday that the generation of our youth will bring about the future of the world, well in that future, we could change the world in doing God's will.
Forget Ordinary
"Philippians 2:13-16 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out[a] the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing."
God knows exactly what we can do and asks us to forget the world and focus on his will, and when the day comes that we see him in Heaven we can say that we did not turn and walk away when we could have helped someone who truly needed God that very second, or say we couldn't do something because it seemed to big but really knowing inside that we can do anything God calls us to do.
Luke 9:62 62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
The idea that if we don't look back and stop when we are so close to doing something big is very frightening when expectations of teenagers today is set so low. But God makes us stronger in every step we make if we don't turn and run.
Luke 22:61-62: 61The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.62And he went outside and wept bitterly."
Even when we fail, God forgives us, He has something big meant for us, which gives the words "We were meant for so much more" Meaning and truth. God Meant for us to do so much more then what we are expected in the world's view. We hear it everyday that the generation of our youth will bring about the future of the world, well in that future, we could change the world in doing God's will.
Forget Ordinary
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Experience Day 2
This is a bit dry compared to the first one but the next weeks message will be better and on another subject.
Faith, Fellowship , and Understanding
During the Teen years it's hard to stay faithful. Which is why it's good to have fellowship with other Christians to help you stay focused. Among other things that we as Christians must do, we must be there for each other in the hard times and good times. One of things we forget is that even in the good times, those are some of the times we need the help of those christian friends to help us stay active in our faith. Sometimes even though we aren't going down hill and it seems like our faith is good, but that sometimes means were just standing still and could be doing so much more.There are things that stare us in the face and we think nothing about them, like Bullying/ Teasing others, or talking behind the back of others. Those are the chances that we have to be there for someone and to stick up for them, I'm sure there are other times.
Luke 6:27 Love for Enemies "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (NIV)
As we are called to serve God and love others as we Love ourselves, This also means loving our enemies and doing good to them even if they are wrong to us. This is one of the hardest things to do when there are many people out there who do or say things to others to make themselves feel better. But our job is to treat them better then they treat us. Show them through your actions that you are a Christian and that you care for everyone no matter what they've done to you.
Romans 5:3-4 "Not only so, but we[a] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope."(NIV)
We who must live in this world must endure the suffering and troubles but also must remember to live a faithful life for god and work hard and do all for Christ who lived in the world and endured the hate of the world for us. Live like he would and do everything thinking about what God thinks and not what the world thinks.
Forget Ordinary
Faith, Fellowship , and Understanding
During the Teen years it's hard to stay faithful. Which is why it's good to have fellowship with other Christians to help you stay focused. Among other things that we as Christians must do, we must be there for each other in the hard times and good times. One of things we forget is that even in the good times, those are some of the times we need the help of those christian friends to help us stay active in our faith. Sometimes even though we aren't going down hill and it seems like our faith is good, but that sometimes means were just standing still and could be doing so much more.There are things that stare us in the face and we think nothing about them, like Bullying/ Teasing others, or talking behind the back of others. Those are the chances that we have to be there for someone and to stick up for them, I'm sure there are other times.
Luke 6:27 Love for Enemies "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (NIV)
As we are called to serve God and love others as we Love ourselves, This also means loving our enemies and doing good to them even if they are wrong to us. This is one of the hardest things to do when there are many people out there who do or say things to others to make themselves feel better. But our job is to treat them better then they treat us. Show them through your actions that you are a Christian and that you care for everyone no matter what they've done to you.
Romans 5:3-4 "Not only so, but we[a] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope."(NIV)
We who must live in this world must endure the suffering and troubles but also must remember to live a faithful life for god and work hard and do all for Christ who lived in the world and endured the hate of the world for us. Live like he would and do everything thinking about what God thinks and not what the world thinks.
Forget Ordinary
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Experience Day 1
The Experience is the first series which I will be using to speak in the Blog and the Website. This series is focusing on the view's and message that people often mistake for something different when they hear things or read the, in the Bible and decide to stop before reading the important stuff.
The christian attitude.
As a Teenager, the years of your youth can be a bit hectic and confusing, I know this because I'm also a teenager and know just how hard it is to stay faithful with Christ in all area's, and mostly in school and other public places where people would notice and judge you for being a christian. Although the worlds definition of a christian is corrupt and they have a reason for that, Christians today come in two variations. The Christians who throw the book at people and judge people for things they have done wrong or are doing wrong by tearing them down and acting on godly, and then there are the true Christians who endure the hardships of the school environment and Job sites with a good attitude, and instead of judging people and throwing the book at people like the Christians the world brands us as, they live as an example and do the right things because it's right and not because they were told to. True Christians show by their actions that they represent joy and live there lives for Christ. These are the Christians who understand the bible more clearly and instead of judging people they become the youth that stand out among others and show that through the hard times they can live without hiding behind an addiction or false identity. Just as 2 Timothy 2:22 says:
God calls us to abandon the ways of the world and even though we must live in the world we can choose to turn from the the sinful addictions and other things that often take us down a path of sin even if we don't realize it. Instead we can pursue righteousness and faith by working for God because we want to, which means helping others with a good attitude and doing so for anyone who asks you no matter who they are. To Love is to love all as you would yourself or God, because if you serve your neighbor you are serving God. In the same way, you would treat someone the way you want to be treated and that means no matter what they've done to you, you choose to treat them better then they treat you. If you do so then Peace is in your heart along with Love, Faith, and Righteousness, Because none can work without the other. If you treat someone with Love and Respect, they are likely to see the difference.
Forget Ordinary and live a loving life and not a hateful one.
Live the Experience of a true Christian.
Forget Ordinary
The christian attitude.
2 Timothy 2:22 ”So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
As a Teenager, the years of your youth can be a bit hectic and confusing, I know this because I'm also a teenager and know just how hard it is to stay faithful with Christ in all area's, and mostly in school and other public places where people would notice and judge you for being a christian. Although the worlds definition of a christian is corrupt and they have a reason for that, Christians today come in two variations. The Christians who throw the book at people and judge people for things they have done wrong or are doing wrong by tearing them down and acting on godly, and then there are the true Christians who endure the hardships of the school environment and Job sites with a good attitude, and instead of judging people and throwing the book at people like the Christians the world brands us as, they live as an example and do the right things because it's right and not because they were told to. True Christians show by their actions that they represent joy and live there lives for Christ. These are the Christians who understand the bible more clearly and instead of judging people they become the youth that stand out among others and show that through the hard times they can live without hiding behind an addiction or false identity. Just as 2 Timothy 2:22 says:
”So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
God calls us to abandon the ways of the world and even though we must live in the world we can choose to turn from the the sinful addictions and other things that often take us down a path of sin even if we don't realize it. Instead we can pursue righteousness and faith by working for God because we want to, which means helping others with a good attitude and doing so for anyone who asks you no matter who they are. To Love is to love all as you would yourself or God, because if you serve your neighbor you are serving God. In the same way, you would treat someone the way you want to be treated and that means no matter what they've done to you, you choose to treat them better then they treat you. If you do so then Peace is in your heart along with Love, Faith, and Righteousness, Because none can work without the other. If you treat someone with Love and Respect, they are likely to see the difference.
Forget Ordinary and live a loving life and not a hateful one.
Live the Experience of a true Christian.
Forget Ordinary
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