A poem about sufferings:
I tryed to put my thoughts to words
But I failed, not only myself
But the standards set by this world
Why would this world cause tears?
It doesn't, you do
One not of this world
My pride? maybe
Your flesh? possible
Or my foolishness?
I beat myself for sufferings
Where joy should be found
Only tears in my pillow
Forgive him for his mistakes
Look to the only comforter
And Reflect on the Truths
Now I'm on my knees
Tears for my Holy One
Forgiveness for my own sins
What lead to my tears
"light and momentary troubles" will pass
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain" - Rev. 21:4
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Hallelujah
Words that come to mind when I think of God
Selah
( Hebrew: סלה) meaning "pause, reflection", within the context of a prayer or psalms, is similar in purpose to Amen in that it stresses the importance of the preceding passage.
In this way, Selah is thought to infer that one should pause and reflect on what has been said.
Amen
-a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible
Praise
- Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
- The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
Glory
-Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.
-Something conferring honor or renown.
-A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory.
-Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship.
-Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory.
-The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness.
Majesty
-The greatness and dignity of a sovereign.
-The sovereignty and power of God.
-Supreme authority or power: the majesty of the law.
Honor
-High respect, as that shown for special merit;
-Good name; reputation.
-A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
-Glory or recognition; distinction.
-High rank.
Faithful
-Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal.
-Having or full of faith.
-Worthy of trust or belief; reliable.
-Consistent with truth or actuality
Awesome
-Inspiring awe
Holy
-Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred.
-Regarded with or worthy of worship or veneration; revered: a holy book.
-Regarded as deserving special respect or reverence: The pursuit of peace is our holiest quest.
Sacred
-Dedicated to or set apart for the worship of a deity.
-Worthy of religious veneration: the sacred teachings of the Buddha.
-Made or declared holy: sacred bread and wine.
-Worthy of respect; venerable.
Reverence
-A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration.
-An act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy.
Venerate
-To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference
Perfect
-Lacking nothing essential to the whole; complete of its nature or kind.
-Being without defect or blemish: a perfect specimen.
-Thoroughly skilled or talented in a certain field or area; proficient.
-Pure
Good
-Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor
-Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing
-Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable
-Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.
-Superior to the average
-Of high quality: good books.
-Worthy of respect; honorable
-Attractive; handsome: good looks.
-Beneficial to health
-Competent; skilled
-Complete; thorough
-Reliable; sure
-Valid or true
-Genuine; real
-Ample; substantial: a good income.
-Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
-Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
-Loyal
-Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
-Socially correct; proper: good manners.
All these words are great but they are words of this world. How can you describe something that is above, bigger, greater, beyond, more awesome than this world. When God works in your life how do you explain to those around you, you can't and shouldn't try because if he wants them to know/understand he will reveal to them, until then, praise him
"But it's when you hold me
That I start unfolding
And all I can say is
Hallelujah, hallelujah" - Bethany Dillon
Hallelujah
-Used to express praise or joy.
-"Praise the Lord"
Selah
( Hebrew: סלה) meaning "pause, reflection", within the context of a prayer or psalms, is similar in purpose to Amen in that it stresses the importance of the preceding passage.
In this way, Selah is thought to infer that one should pause and reflect on what has been said.
Amen
-a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible
Praise
- Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
- The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
Glory
-Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.
-Something conferring honor or renown.
-A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory.
-Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship.
-Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory.
-The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness.
Majesty
-The greatness and dignity of a sovereign.
-The sovereignty and power of God.
-Supreme authority or power: the majesty of the law.
Honor
-High respect, as that shown for special merit;
-Good name; reputation.
-A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
-Glory or recognition; distinction.
-High rank.
Faithful
-Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal.
-Having or full of faith.
-Worthy of trust or belief; reliable.
-Consistent with truth or actuality
Awesome
-Inspiring awe
Holy
-Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred.
-Regarded with or worthy of worship or veneration; revered: a holy book.
-Regarded as deserving special respect or reverence: The pursuit of peace is our holiest quest.
Sacred
-Dedicated to or set apart for the worship of a deity.
-Worthy of religious veneration: the sacred teachings of the Buddha.
-Made or declared holy: sacred bread and wine.
-Worthy of respect; venerable.
Reverence
-A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration.
-An act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy.
Venerate
-To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference
Perfect
-Lacking nothing essential to the whole; complete of its nature or kind.
-Being without defect or blemish: a perfect specimen.
-Thoroughly skilled or talented in a certain field or area; proficient.
-Pure
Good
-Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor
-Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing
-Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable
-Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.
-Superior to the average
-Of high quality: good books.
-Worthy of respect; honorable
-Attractive; handsome: good looks.
-Beneficial to health
-Competent; skilled
-Complete; thorough
-Reliable; sure
-Valid or true
-Genuine; real
-Ample; substantial: a good income.
-Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
-Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
-Loyal
-Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
-Socially correct; proper: good manners.
All these words are great but they are words of this world. How can you describe something that is above, bigger, greater, beyond, more awesome than this world. When God works in your life how do you explain to those around you, you can't and shouldn't try because if he wants them to know/understand he will reveal to them, until then, praise him
"But it's when you hold me
That I start unfolding
And all I can say is
Hallelujah, hallelujah" - Bethany Dillon
Hallelujah
-Used to express praise or joy.
-"Praise the Lord"
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Wake UP
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert[f]! You do not know when that time will come. It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' " - Mark 13:32-37
Jesus has given us our jobs/tasks to be completed, don't be caught not doing so. Have any of you worked for somebody and when your doing something that doesn't follow the rules (even if it is just for a moment) you are on extra watch that they don't see you? You don't want to get caught. You know you are doing wrong because your conscience tells you so.
In Christ we have the spirit to tell us when we aren't doing what he wants us to do. We are working for the Lord. You don't want him to catch you not working, right?
Stop and pray and ask yourself if you are working for the Lord. Are you doing what you think he wants you to do or what he wants you to do? Examine who you are working for, somebody else or God?
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, - Matthew 28:19
"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' " - Mark 13:32-37
Jesus has given us our jobs/tasks to be completed, don't be caught not doing so. Have any of you worked for somebody and when your doing something that doesn't follow the rules (even if it is just for a moment) you are on extra watch that they don't see you? You don't want to get caught. You know you are doing wrong because your conscience tells you so.
In Christ we have the spirit to tell us when we aren't doing what he wants us to do. We are working for the Lord. You don't want him to catch you not working, right?
Stop and pray and ask yourself if you are working for the Lord. Are you doing what you think he wants you to do or what he wants you to do? Examine who you are working for, somebody else or God?
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, - Matthew 28:19
Saturday, August 20, 2005
My Story _ Testimony
God made every human being on this earth and he has a purpose for every single one. He is constantly working in our lives. We are all a piece of art, we all have a story. So what is my story?
Well I grew up in a household that didn't go to church and we didn't even talk about such things. High school I was dedicated to running and school and nothing else. I had little friends and planned to make new ones in college. I planned to start a new life because the life I was currently living wasn't satisfying.
I went to CSU for their chemical engineering program and to run for them too, because I thought that was the only way I would continue to run, when in fact Colorado is one of the most active states. I flew out by myself and had my stuff shipped later. Some would say that it would be scary to be alone in a new place. For me I have always been okay with being alone.
Entering college I had dreams of making friends, doing well in school, maybe find a boyfriend, and find happiness and purpose in my life. Who would have guessed that God had a bigger/better plan for me.
I instantly clicked with my roomate and within the first week of college she invited me to a number of barbeques through different church organizations. I felt bad because I wasn't Christian and yet I was eatting their food. I considered church groups like clubs and so to me being christian was just a title for members of the church. I wasn't part of the "club", so am I allowed to eat their food?
Another important character that God put in my path was a girl who lived next door to me, Sarah. A sophmore, and me just a freshman. She invited me to these fun things like photo scavenger hunt, trip to walmart, $1 trace bundy concert, and another concert in old town. She was so nice to me, it was unusual for me. I never got invited to anything in high school.
A couple weeks into school, Katie and Eddie (both lived at my dorm) after dinner one night invited me to go to their small group. At the time I was still thrilled to be invited to something and so I agreed to come. Once there I found myself in a position where I didn't know anything (I didn't even know the story of David, they were discusing Psalm 23) but even though I didn't know anything I felt comfortable, I felt like I had found away to make friends. Eddie gave me a bible and I continued to come to small group and the Rock (a college students focused service with contemporary worship music and a message).
I was new to all of it but everybody was so helpful, showing me where things were in the bible and explaining the background to the passages we discussed, actually they discussed. I didn't quite connect with the messages at the Rock. But there was something about these people that attracted me. They always had a smile on their face and they lived life as though they had purpose.(happiness and purpose that was what I was looking for)
Finally one night after the Rock (September 24, 2004 to be precise) I ended up walking back to campus from a park with Sarah and Eddie. It was a beautiful cool night and shortly after we started walking Eddie asked me what i thought about things, about small group/ rock. Earlier during the Rock I wrote a little note to God that I was willing to give this new life a try, I didn't understand but I did know that it might lead to happiness, purpose and friends. So in response to Eddie's questions I told him that I wanted to be Christian and I wanted to know what I had to do to join the "club". He tried explaining somethings and eventially told me I just had to pray. so on a park bench in Remington Gardens between 2 amazing people I accepted Christ.
I didn't realize how big of a deal it was until the next morning. Sarah had told everybody and so the whole day I was been congratulated and I even got notes from people. That is when it hit me that it wasn't just a "club". The next 2 weeks I read the bible and absorbed what others talked about. God also revealed to me sins I had done and my image of myself as a "good" girl was revealed to be a lie. By the time I was babtised on October 8th I had a better understanding of what this all meant.
I don't know really the exact time everything changed but I have changed.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
The past 11 months have been the best months of my life. There were many hard times and there still are but when you know the truths that Christ died for me, I'm going to live in heaven for eternity, he loves me, he has choosen me, he has a great purpose for my life, and many others that causes my heart to overflow with joy to thing about. I'm his daughter that he thinks is beautiful, I will always have his promises, Christ died for ALL my sins, I'm filled with the Spirit to guide me through life, I'm never alone, I'll always have a friend.
Well I grew up in a household that didn't go to church and we didn't even talk about such things. High school I was dedicated to running and school and nothing else. I had little friends and planned to make new ones in college. I planned to start a new life because the life I was currently living wasn't satisfying.
I went to CSU for their chemical engineering program and to run for them too, because I thought that was the only way I would continue to run, when in fact Colorado is one of the most active states. I flew out by myself and had my stuff shipped later. Some would say that it would be scary to be alone in a new place. For me I have always been okay with being alone.
Entering college I had dreams of making friends, doing well in school, maybe find a boyfriend, and find happiness and purpose in my life. Who would have guessed that God had a bigger/better plan for me.
I instantly clicked with my roomate and within the first week of college she invited me to a number of barbeques through different church organizations. I felt bad because I wasn't Christian and yet I was eatting their food. I considered church groups like clubs and so to me being christian was just a title for members of the church. I wasn't part of the "club", so am I allowed to eat their food?
Another important character that God put in my path was a girl who lived next door to me, Sarah. A sophmore, and me just a freshman. She invited me to these fun things like photo scavenger hunt, trip to walmart, $1 trace bundy concert, and another concert in old town. She was so nice to me, it was unusual for me. I never got invited to anything in high school.
A couple weeks into school, Katie and Eddie (both lived at my dorm) after dinner one night invited me to go to their small group. At the time I was still thrilled to be invited to something and so I agreed to come. Once there I found myself in a position where I didn't know anything (I didn't even know the story of David, they were discusing Psalm 23) but even though I didn't know anything I felt comfortable, I felt like I had found away to make friends. Eddie gave me a bible and I continued to come to small group and the Rock (a college students focused service with contemporary worship music and a message).
I was new to all of it but everybody was so helpful, showing me where things were in the bible and explaining the background to the passages we discussed, actually they discussed. I didn't quite connect with the messages at the Rock. But there was something about these people that attracted me. They always had a smile on their face and they lived life as though they had purpose.(happiness and purpose that was what I was looking for)
Finally one night after the Rock (September 24, 2004 to be precise) I ended up walking back to campus from a park with Sarah and Eddie. It was a beautiful cool night and shortly after we started walking Eddie asked me what i thought about things, about small group/ rock. Earlier during the Rock I wrote a little note to God that I was willing to give this new life a try, I didn't understand but I did know that it might lead to happiness, purpose and friends. So in response to Eddie's questions I told him that I wanted to be Christian and I wanted to know what I had to do to join the "club". He tried explaining somethings and eventially told me I just had to pray. so on a park bench in Remington Gardens between 2 amazing people I accepted Christ.
I didn't realize how big of a deal it was until the next morning. Sarah had told everybody and so the whole day I was been congratulated and I even got notes from people. That is when it hit me that it wasn't just a "club". The next 2 weeks I read the bible and absorbed what others talked about. God also revealed to me sins I had done and my image of myself as a "good" girl was revealed to be a lie. By the time I was babtised on October 8th I had a better understanding of what this all meant.
I don't know really the exact time everything changed but I have changed.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
The past 11 months have been the best months of my life. There were many hard times and there still are but when you know the truths that Christ died for me, I'm going to live in heaven for eternity, he loves me, he has choosen me, he has a great purpose for my life, and many others that causes my heart to overflow with joy to thing about. I'm his daughter that he thinks is beautiful, I will always have his promises, Christ died for ALL my sins, I'm filled with the Spirit to guide me through life, I'm never alone, I'll always have a friend.
AWAKE!!!
And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. - Romans 13:11
Our time here on earth is short! Every moment here should not be wasted. WE need to recognize the opportunities before us. Opportunities to share the truth about God and Jesus to all. Matthew 28:19-20 Make disciples!
I confess I've been a sleep. Faith without action. I haven't been giving my all. What am I afraid of? God is at work and we don't know what he is going to do. I can't predict. Just look at what God did or is doing in your life to bring you to him. We all have stories, because God loves us all and that is why he will do whatever he can to bring us to him.
Pray that everyday we can regonize the opportunities he has put before us. Be brave!
Our time here on earth is short! Every moment here should not be wasted. WE need to recognize the opportunities before us. Opportunities to share the truth about God and Jesus to all. Matthew 28:19-20 Make disciples!
I confess I've been a sleep. Faith without action. I haven't been giving my all. What am I afraid of? God is at work and we don't know what he is going to do. I can't predict. Just look at what God did or is doing in your life to bring you to him. We all have stories, because God loves us all and that is why he will do whatever he can to bring us to him.
Pray that everyday we can regonize the opportunities he has put before us. Be brave!
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Humble Pie
When I read this on Katie's comment to me. I just started laughing just ask Janet. I don't know why its so funny!
But really, Have you ever started a eating challenge thinking that will be easy. But as you go along it gets harder and harder. This summer Chris and I tried the Capri-sun challenge (15 in 15 mins) easy right, that's what we thought. We were way to cocky! After 5 you started to feel it. We didn't even finish the 15. Giving up at 9 each, our stomachs couldn't take any more.
But anyway, what does that have to do with humility? Well when I first started to follow Christ, that is when I accepted Christ I was told that the Christian life wasn't easy but I didn't believe it. As I started the Christian life, God's challenges were relatively easy, and I took pride in the fact that I was growing so much with out much sweat. But as you dive deeper into God, has you eat more of the pie the harder it gets. Humility comes when you recognize that you can't do this on your own.
But really, Have you ever started a eating challenge thinking that will be easy. But as you go along it gets harder and harder. This summer Chris and I tried the Capri-sun challenge (15 in 15 mins) easy right, that's what we thought. We were way to cocky! After 5 you started to feel it. We didn't even finish the 15. Giving up at 9 each, our stomachs couldn't take any more.
But anyway, what does that have to do with humility? Well when I first started to follow Christ, that is when I accepted Christ I was told that the Christian life wasn't easy but I didn't believe it. As I started the Christian life, God's challenges were relatively easy, and I took pride in the fact that I was growing so much with out much sweat. But as you dive deeper into God, has you eat more of the pie the harder it gets. Humility comes when you recognize that you can't do this on your own.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
God's Plan
I went to summitview for the first time in months. WE had a short message and then a little movie. The movie was about this guy named Craig who fell a 100 Ft! And lived! The story is amazing but what he pointed out was the question. "What does God have to do to get your attention?" For him it was falling. For me it was a simple bruise, that hurt a lot, the size of a giant baked potato( grown in Idaho of course!) and kept me off my feet for 3 weeks.
It happened playing soccer, I got kicked, Sunday night. We packed and left Iowa Tues, packed and left Colorado for Ireland Thurs. Friday night I was told to stay off of my leg until it healed. So I sat. Standing up to get around and to sing hymns. It hurt to walk and even to stand longer than 5 min. That meant that I would stay back at Charleville while everybody went out to share and go door to door. I stayed back and sort things, stuffed tracts, helped in the kitchen, folded napkins and did what every job they gave me. I came to Ireland to share the Gospel, experience mission life and to grow in Christ. These things were accomplished in God's way not mine.
In that time God taught me many things that I knew before but not completely and still not.
- Humility
- Be thankful for everything
- We should be living sacrifices, Romans 12
- Be content Philippians 4:12-13
- Always be joyful 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- good will come of this Romans 8:28
- I get to suffer for Christ! 1 Peter 4:12-13
- He chooses the weak, and we are the weak 1 Corinthians 1:26-28
- We all have different jobs for God 1 Corinthians 3:7-9
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- Work for the Lord Colossians 3:23
- Psalm 147:10-11
- There is nothing we can do without God
The biggest thing I realized just now is that God is constantly working in our lives (2 cor. 3:18) to sanctify us! We will never realize how much he has done until when he chooses to reveal. This time in Ireland was a time when he unveiled what he has been doing but only in a small dose. We are growing, we are being sanctified not just when we see it. Praise God.
It happened playing soccer, I got kicked, Sunday night. We packed and left Iowa Tues, packed and left Colorado for Ireland Thurs. Friday night I was told to stay off of my leg until it healed. So I sat. Standing up to get around and to sing hymns. It hurt to walk and even to stand longer than 5 min. That meant that I would stay back at Charleville while everybody went out to share and go door to door. I stayed back and sort things, stuffed tracts, helped in the kitchen, folded napkins and did what every job they gave me. I came to Ireland to share the Gospel, experience mission life and to grow in Christ. These things were accomplished in God's way not mine.
In that time God taught me many things that I knew before but not completely and still not.
- Humility
- Be thankful for everything
- We should be living sacrifices, Romans 12
- Be content Philippians 4:12-13
- Always be joyful 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- good will come of this Romans 8:28
- I get to suffer for Christ! 1 Peter 4:12-13
- He chooses the weak, and we are the weak 1 Corinthians 1:26-28
- We all have different jobs for God 1 Corinthians 3:7-9
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- Work for the Lord Colossians 3:23
- Psalm 147:10-11
- There is nothing we can do without God
The biggest thing I realized just now is that God is constantly working in our lives (2 cor. 3:18) to sanctify us! We will never realize how much he has done until when he chooses to reveal. This time in Ireland was a time when he unveiled what he has been doing but only in a small dose. We are growing, we are being sanctified not just when we see it. Praise God.
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