Sunday, February 27, 2011
His People Accelerated Increase
While a bunch of bad things continue to unfold in this broken world I continue to not live a reactionary lifestyle. I do not aspire to achieve the American Dream rather I aspire to live God's dream. If that means dropping everything and moving to Costa Rica or wherever to be a life long missionary, if that means moving up north to start a church then that is what will happen. Sure I want to be successful but only through God's will. I want to live a blameless life. I want to live a life of progression. Complacency for any company or organization equals trouble. However in the eyes of Jesus Christ he never wants us to rest. BECAUSE WE ARE HIS HANDS AND FEET EVERYDAY IT IS SAD TO SAY BUT PEOPLE THAT DO NOT KNOW HIM SPEND AN ETERNAL LIFE IN A BOTTOMLESS PIT. I know its not a feel God feeling it drives me insane when I can not have the right words or actions to lead people to the gospel BUT I WILL NEVER EVER GIVE UP OR LOSE MY FIRE FOR SPREADING THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. It is not through a sermon or a ministry rather it is through close relationships with people friends family and others. If it takes 40 years of prayer, 4o years of blood sweat and tears, then it is worth it because Christ never gave up on me. God has laid this on my heart so much that whenever a conversation goes sour about bringing a friend brother or family member to Christ, it just tears me apart inside. It makes me cry. But I will continue to pray and never give up until I can no longer do so.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
So I watched the news and saw the following
The Middle East on the verge of being a complete war zone
People protesting in the United States the wealthiest nation in the history of man kind
An earthquake where hundreds of people were killed
Gas prices???? 5.00 a gallon
Idiotic politicians coming up with the same fiscal policy that has not worked time and time again.
BUT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS...NO MATTER IF I AM AT HOME, WITH MY BROTHERS, SNUGGLING WITH MY GIRLFRIEND, OR ON THE BATTLEFIELD FIGHTING IN A FOREIGN TERRITORY.....TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN GOD'S PEOPLE PREVAIL.....IN TIME OF FAMINE GOD'S PEOPLE PREVAIL BECAUSE THEY WALK BY FAITH AND LOVE ALONE....THEY ACQUIRE WISDOM THROUGH THE GOSPEL.....DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THAT WE HAVE THE SAME POWER AS JESUS CHRIST???? DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THAT THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S AND THEREFORE IT IS FULL OF???FULL OR RESOURCES AND THINGS WHERE GOD'S PEOPLE WILL PREVAIL......THE AMERICAN DREAM OF INDIVIDUALISM, BUYING/SELLING, AND SELFISHNESS AS CRUSHED THE DREAM OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD.....I AM JUST ASKING COMPLACENT CHRISTIANS TO GET OFF THEIR BUTT AND START TRUSTING IN JESUS CHRIST.....COMPLACENCY EQUALS DEATH TO OUR FAITH....GOD WANTS US TO BEAR FRUITFUL FAITHFUL AND FULL OF LOVE
The Middle East on the verge of being a complete war zone
People protesting in the United States the wealthiest nation in the history of man kind
An earthquake where hundreds of people were killed
Gas prices???? 5.00 a gallon
Idiotic politicians coming up with the same fiscal policy that has not worked time and time again.
BUT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS...NO MATTER IF I AM AT HOME, WITH MY BROTHERS, SNUGGLING WITH MY GIRLFRIEND, OR ON THE BATTLEFIELD FIGHTING IN A FOREIGN TERRITORY.....TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN GOD'S PEOPLE PREVAIL.....IN TIME OF FAMINE GOD'S PEOPLE PREVAIL BECAUSE THEY WALK BY FAITH AND LOVE ALONE....THEY ACQUIRE WISDOM THROUGH THE GOSPEL.....DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THAT WE HAVE THE SAME POWER AS JESUS CHRIST???? DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THAT THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S AND THEREFORE IT IS FULL OF???FULL OR RESOURCES AND THINGS WHERE GOD'S PEOPLE WILL PREVAIL......THE AMERICAN DREAM OF INDIVIDUALISM, BUYING/SELLING, AND SELFISHNESS AS CRUSHED THE DREAM OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD.....I AM JUST ASKING COMPLACENT CHRISTIANS TO GET OFF THEIR BUTT AND START TRUSTING IN JESUS CHRIST.....COMPLACENCY EQUALS DEATH TO OUR FAITH....GOD WANTS US TO BEAR FRUITFUL FAITHFUL AND FULL OF LOVE
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Laidback
Honestly the past day and a half I have not done really much. I have been catching up with a lot of folks and praying for them. I have spent the last two days on campus just really really enjoying life. Being in a fraternity, working, applying for full time jobs, church, family, friends, girlfriend, mission trip and the craziness of life can have a daunting drain on us. I am so blessed for this time God has allowed me to just relax and prep up for the upcoming weeks and months.
There is so much change that is taking place with going to a new church, graduating, friends, and all fo that other jazz. But no matter where I am or what the situation might be I will always seek God for refugee strength and wisdom. When we seek him first and foremost everything else falls into place. Everything in this world makes a heck of a lot more sense. I know that whatever storms and mountains I have to climb, God's will prevails because I bring everything to him.
I pray that while life starts to get really busy and change that I can continue to serve him with a cheerful and passionate heart. I pray that my wordly desires die and I take up the cross daily through serving and reaching out to others. I pray that I NEVER LOSE heart in his amazing story love and humbleness.
There is so much change that is taking place with going to a new church, graduating, friends, and all fo that other jazz. But no matter where I am or what the situation might be I will always seek God for refugee strength and wisdom. When we seek him first and foremost everything else falls into place. Everything in this world makes a heck of a lot more sense. I know that whatever storms and mountains I have to climb, God's will prevails because I bring everything to him.
I pray that while life starts to get really busy and change that I can continue to serve him with a cheerful and passionate heart. I pray that my wordly desires die and I take up the cross daily through serving and reaching out to others. I pray that I NEVER LOSE heart in his amazing story love and humbleness.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
TO ALL MY BROTHRERS IN KAPPA SIG AND JESUS CHRIST
The Star and Crescent shall not by worn by every man but only him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman a man of honor and courage. A man of zeal yet humble. An intelligent man a man of truth. One who tempers action with wisdom. And above all else one who walks in the light of God.
According to this world the accomplishment of men are measured by a couple of things.
1. the size of your wallet
2. the size of your biceps
3. the size of your sexual drive
4. possessions and the size of your de la casa
5. when you will retire
6. the size of your bank account
Honestly my wallet is looking thin right now, my biceps are not 22's, I am staying pure till marriage, I live with my parents, and the only cool thing I really have are some fantsy golf clubs, I want to work till no longer make an impact, and finally I'm not rolling dubs in my bank account, even when I just got my tax refund check from the IRS. Instead I strive to be more than just those things. I am a man of purpose and principle. A man with a cheerful heart who goes into battle with humble kindness and a selfless desire to show others the light of the cross. Strength and courage comes from walking by faith and not by sight. Strength and courage are gained when I win battles in the name of Jesus Christ. When I conquer a past that might make some stumble for an entire lifetime. I want to be a man that honors god.....loves his future wife.......loves his future kids with everything that he has got in him.
According to this world the accomplishment of men are measured by a couple of things.
1. the size of your wallet
2. the size of your biceps
3. the size of your sexual drive
4. possessions and the size of your de la casa
5. when you will retire
6. the size of your bank account
Honestly my wallet is looking thin right now, my biceps are not 22's, I am staying pure till marriage, I live with my parents, and the only cool thing I really have are some fantsy golf clubs, I want to work till no longer make an impact, and finally I'm not rolling dubs in my bank account, even when I just got my tax refund check from the IRS. Instead I strive to be more than just those things. I am a man of purpose and principle. A man with a cheerful heart who goes into battle with humble kindness and a selfless desire to show others the light of the cross. Strength and courage comes from walking by faith and not by sight. Strength and courage are gained when I win battles in the name of Jesus Christ. When I conquer a past that might make some stumble for an entire lifetime. I want to be a man that honors god.....loves his future wife.......loves his future kids with everything that he has got in him.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Our Flesh
Sometimes as warriors and champions in Jesus Christ no matter how much we pray and seek God the weakness of our flesh catches up. After ending a 21 day fast lets just say I have been consuming a lot of food. Wendys Chik Fil A the whole shin dig. But on a more serious note I am starting to feel anxiety. I am starting to feel the stress I am starting to freak out. As something as simple about filling out an application for Teach for America. Because it is reminding me of my past. Having to answer questions about my DUI and dive into court records is not the best way to spend an afternoon.
But honestly MY PAST IS ERASED. The emotions or thoughts are still there but the hurt is gone. Because my savior died and hung on a cross for my pain my suffering. He suffered died and rose on the third day. He spent 3 days in hell. Imagine hell because it makes Nazis look like angels compared to hell. The human mind is not capable of thinking of the pain and suffering that Jesus Christ went through.
When I am alone, working on something I have to guard myself. I like being to alone sometimes because it allows me to get stuff done. But I always must be on the offensive. I always must seek no matter how tired or desperate for energy I am.
But honestly MY PAST IS ERASED. The emotions or thoughts are still there but the hurt is gone. Because my savior died and hung on a cross for my pain my suffering. He suffered died and rose on the third day. He spent 3 days in hell. Imagine hell because it makes Nazis look like angels compared to hell. The human mind is not capable of thinking of the pain and suffering that Jesus Christ went through.
When I am alone, working on something I have to guard myself. I like being to alone sometimes because it allows me to get stuff done. But I always must be on the offensive. I always must seek no matter how tired or desperate for energy I am.
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