Love is patient, love is kind.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Perfection
Monday, May 3, 2010
Jesus take the wheel
"She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attentions
he was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was sooo scared She threw her hands up in the air
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on Jesus take the wheel
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the wayI've been living my lifeI know I've got to change
So from now on tonight Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting goSo give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Ooh, Jesus take the wheel Ooh,
I'm letting go So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on From this road
I'm onJesus take the wheel
Ooh, take it, take it from me"
yeah so those are the lyrics. just reading them gets you thinking. But when you have someone with a strong relationship with Christ singing lyrics like this you can't help but open you're heart for God. The other day i read a friends post about worshiping and raising your hands to the Lord. I did it. I sang those lyrics and praised Him for all He does for me. Then i looked up and saw hundreds of people doing the same and singing and worshiping. It was incredible. But some may say its just a top hit and she isn't a Christian singer that wasn't worship. For anyone that may think that way, let me tell you. look at those lyrics. no, i mean really look. Hello she is not talking about a car when she says Jesus take the wheel, she is talking about her life! wow i can't even describe the song more cause it can't get clearer than the message we have to give our lives to Christ. Amen. :) and stupid me left my camera in the car so i couldn't take pictures! gah. oh well. i'll be hitting up more concerts soon for sure!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
wants vs. needs
The next day I turned the radio on and the message i got out of our conversation was reinforced with this song, He wants it all by forever Jones.
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. [Isaiah 58:11]
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. [Hebrews 11:5-7]
Woe to the obstinate children, declares the LORD, to those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin. [ Isaiah 30:1]
Just as you used to be slaves to all kinds of sin, so now you must let yourselves be slaves to all that is right and holy. [Romans 6:19]
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
"Do not fear, for I am with you."
It was as if God decorated with ink.
But then the wind got fierce,
the hissing sounds pierced.
I was filled with despair,
but the feeling could not compare,
Because I remembered that love,
that we all have from above.
I took a deep breath,
and all my fears were put to death.
Do not fear, for I am with you;
do no be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you ;I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
[Isaiah 41:10]
Monday, April 26, 2010
Joy
Joy = the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety.
a state of happiness or felicity.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Beauty in the eyes of the Beholder
We are reading a very "interesting" book where Uncle Camp, Aunt Loma's husband, felt so inadequate that he took his own life. Camp got hassled at the store for being lazy, he constantly got grief at home for not being able to fix things. Camp's view of himself was so clouded with the views of the towns people and his family he failed to remember the worth that God had given his life. Camp forgot that God had a purpose for his life and that He had put time into creating him as His own.
Earlier this morning we had HSAP testing so once i was done i picked up a magazine and started reading. I came upon an article that was about a fifteen year old girl killing herself because of taunts from other students. She too forgot the worth that God had given her life.
I think that as humans we take the opinions of others and give their opinions all too much worth. Lots more worth than they ought to have. We go to others for advice, we ask for their help in times of trouble, we often rely on other people to get by.
We forget that God yearns to be your best friend he wants us to take our troubles to him, he wants us to ask for His advice, He wants us to rely on Him.
The scripture says that if you’ve been born-again, God no longer sees you as a mess, but a masterpiece. [Ephesians 2:10] God sees you in Christ.
Even when life throws us these curve balls we have to go to scripture and God will help us through our trials.
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
[1 Corinthians 10:13]
To you they cried and were rescued;in you they trusted and were not put to shame.
[Psalm 22:4-5]
Many are the sorrows of the wicked,but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
[Psalm 32:10]
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.
[Proverbs 3:5-6]
Friday, April 16, 2010
My sister
My older sister goes to high school like any other normal teenager, she goes to swim team, she even does drama; however, she is not your average teenager. She is nineteen and has down syndrome.
"Mom! Are those people staring at me?" Kaitlyn asked.
"No, I don't think so, honey," her mom replied.
"Yes, they are, mom. Why are those people staring at me?"
"Maybe it's because they think you are a cute kid."
"But I don't like it," Kaitlyn replied.
In reality, judging eyes were looking at Kaitlyn's small stature, flat face, upward slanted eyes, and low set nose. My sister, Kaitlyn, has Down's syndrome, a congenital disorder in which the individual has an extra chromosome which causes some physical differences, difficulties, some learning delays, and an absence of some social skills. In her nineteen years, Kaitlyn has become accustomed to the pointing fingers, whispering, and giggles from onlookers. Should she have to become accustomed to this? Should anyone with a physical or mental disability have to deal with this? Onlookers’ verbal and physical actions towards someone with a special need causes these individuals to feel uncomfortable. People typically judge people because of looks; remember that thing called a first impression? To me, Kaitlyn is just like my younger sister; she participates in our family like any other member. In society, however, Kaitlyn is often looked down upon and avoided because of her differences. My mom recognizes the isolation that Kaitlyn unjustly receives because of her disabilities. My mom often goes to South Aiken and eats lunch with Kaitlyn. If it were not for my mom going and visiting with Kaitlyn, she would eat another lunch alone. While reading a magazine, I came across a troubled mother of a son with a non-curable congenital heart condition. "He is teased about not being able to participate fully in phy-ed. He is teased about not being able to participate in any of the popular sports. He is even teased about having a “disease”. He is often told by his peers not to touch them or their belongings because they don’t want disease germs." Do people think that he chose to have this condition? Did he want to go through countless surgeries? No. He dealt with what he was given and tried to live as normal as he could, but was ostracized because of the limitations his conditions caused. When dealing with people with disabilities, people must remember how they feel. If the shoe was on the other foot, I'm just guessing, people would want to be treated like any other human, given the same opportunities, and accepted for who they are. Kaitlyn will graduate from South Aiken next year, successfully completing the ACES program that will have prepared her for the competitive work force. She then plans to attend either Clemson or Carolina to take part in the Life program teaching her how to live independently while taking part in the college experience. Kaitlyn has grasped every opportunity that has come her way and has moved leaps and bounds from the beginning. On the other hand, some are not as fortunate as Kaitlyn. For these other individuals people must use patience and try and be understanding.
John 4 Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman
During this time it was not acceptable for a Jew to talk to a Samaritan. Jesus knew that his path would take him through Samaria and this would present the chance of confrontation; nevertheless, He took the path knowing there was a chance for good to be gained.
Without going to much further into John and Jesus talking with the samaritan woman i think we can already connect the story to our modern day lives.
In Kaitlyns case people avoid her as if she is something bad. All people with disabilites are a blessing.
When Jesus went through Samria he met a Samaritan lady. This Samaritan lady was an outcast in society. She had five husbands and the man she was with now was with another man whom she was not married to. After talking to Jesus she acceptaded the fact that she needed a Savior. This Samaritan lady was a blessing, even though she was diffrent from the Jews Jesus took the time and invested in a relationship with her. This invested realtionship florished into more people accepting Jesus as their Savior.
Although accepting people with disabilties is not the same as accepting Jesus Christ we should all try to walk the path that Jesus walked and set aside differences and invest in realtionships. You never know what you may get out of a realtionship with anyone, even if the are "diffrent". Just keep in mind that when you form a realtionship with someone you must be patient, you must be kind, you must show them the love of Jesus Christ and just how amazing He is.
Love is patient, love is kind. [ 1 Corinthians13:4 ]