Sunrise Service. Must say, I have never actually stopped to think about the meaning of these services. I have only attended two. But for some reason, the entire week leading up to the remembrance of this amazing event has taken on a whole new meaning.
What would it have been like to have been there that morning so many years ago? Those ladies prepared to go take care of the body of their master after the extended Sabbath. Can you imagine their surprise? Their excitement? The prophecy had come to pass. Then they had to go tell EVERYONE. HE WAS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!
But you know, He is as alive today as He was that day. Tomorrow, as we Christians celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, let us remember that fact. HE IS ALIVE.
For those that have not accepted the wonderful gift of forgiveness He offers, He came to this earth all those years ago and suffered and died to bear the burden of YOUR sins. He died to break the chains of death. The chains of sin. And then He rose from the dead to free us from those sins. This Easter He offers you a fresh start. A new way of life.
For me, Easter will mean so much more than it ever has before. And I am so thankful to the Lord for what He has done for me. Because He loved me when I wanted nothing to do with Him and was determined to do things my way. If it wasn't for what He did on the cross of Calvary, I would still be so lost in my sins, without Him, I am nothing. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -- John 14:6 (NKJV)
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Indifference
Bear with me while I work through a few thoughts on this one :)
I think I have finally pinpointed what annoys me so much about people around the southern Alabama and why. It is not that they are overly rude. Usually. It is the indifference. No one seems to care about anyone else. No one takes an interest in anyone else's life. It's me me me me me. What an incredibly sad way to live. See, where I come from it is MUCH different. People are polite. And I have really let it bother me. REALLY bother me.
But, I think it has bothered me because I too have become indifferent to many things in my life. Particularly to God. Years ago, I had such a passion and fire for God. He was the only thing that mattered in my life. I didn't care what anyone thought about me. I stood for the truth and didn't give it a second thought. Whatever His will was, I wanted.
The last few years, I find this harder and harder. I know where it started. Four years ago, when I got sick, I was abandoned by the church I was attending. And I must say, it hurt more than anything I have gone through in my Christian walk. I was really angry for a while. Once the anger left, indifference stayed. But you know, indifference will kill you. I guess you can also call it being lukewarm. God actually speaks pretty harshly about it in Revelation.
Every single person that is called by HIS name should have a fire for Him and His kingdom and seeing people brought into His kingdom. I know I can't go back. But, I will move forward, focusing only on my next step. So, I am starting by learning to love His Word again. I find it is a lot like coffee. The more of it I consume, the more I need. The more excited I get about the thought of the next time I get to read. I know I also used to LOVE to drive around and crank the worship music and just sing my heart out to the Lord. There was just so much love in there for Him.
I really am not sure what my future holds, but I know I cannot continue to live like this. I also know I need to find some STRONG Christian women to have in my life. Since I was first saved, I have always dreamed of an older mentor. But it seems, that is incredibly hard to come by. Has anyone ever had a relationship like this before?
Greg and I are starting a class at church before Sunday night service called "Fireproofing Your Marriage." I am excited. Maybe we can meet some other couples!! Anyone ever done the study?
I think I have finally pinpointed what annoys me so much about people around the southern Alabama and why. It is not that they are overly rude. Usually. It is the indifference. No one seems to care about anyone else. No one takes an interest in anyone else's life. It's me me me me me. What an incredibly sad way to live. See, where I come from it is MUCH different. People are polite. And I have really let it bother me. REALLY bother me.
But, I think it has bothered me because I too have become indifferent to many things in my life. Particularly to God. Years ago, I had such a passion and fire for God. He was the only thing that mattered in my life. I didn't care what anyone thought about me. I stood for the truth and didn't give it a second thought. Whatever His will was, I wanted.
The last few years, I find this harder and harder. I know where it started. Four years ago, when I got sick, I was abandoned by the church I was attending. And I must say, it hurt more than anything I have gone through in my Christian walk. I was really angry for a while. Once the anger left, indifference stayed. But you know, indifference will kill you. I guess you can also call it being lukewarm. God actually speaks pretty harshly about it in Revelation.
Every single person that is called by HIS name should have a fire for Him and His kingdom and seeing people brought into His kingdom. I know I can't go back. But, I will move forward, focusing only on my next step. So, I am starting by learning to love His Word again. I find it is a lot like coffee. The more of it I consume, the more I need. The more excited I get about the thought of the next time I get to read. I know I also used to LOVE to drive around and crank the worship music and just sing my heart out to the Lord. There was just so much love in there for Him.
I really am not sure what my future holds, but I know I cannot continue to live like this. I also know I need to find some STRONG Christian women to have in my life. Since I was first saved, I have always dreamed of an older mentor. But it seems, that is incredibly hard to come by. Has anyone ever had a relationship like this before?
Greg and I are starting a class at church before Sunday night service called "Fireproofing Your Marriage." I am excited. Maybe we can meet some other couples!! Anyone ever done the study?
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Marriage
After much thinking, I have decided my first blog will be on marriage! This is a subject that really can get me fired up :) My husband and I will be married 3 years in September and it has honestly be wonderful. Prior to our wedding, we were warned about how hard it was going to be. We hadn't dated long...less than 6 months. I knew what I wanted. I had a standard and that standard was CLEARLY defined by the Word of God. Greg and I tackled all the hard subjects in the first 2 weeks of dating. We both were clearly looking for a marriage partner. But also important was were we both saw our lives going, how we might want to raise our children, how finances should be handled, roles of males and females in a relationship....we addressed it all. We talked for hours and hours.
After Greg proposed and we announced we were going to get married (we had been dating only about 4 months), I was met with a lot of criticism from people I thought cared about me. I was told there was no way I could have a successful marriage after just knowing him that short period of time. Marriage is too hard. It takes too much work. Well, after 3 years, the work that I have learned is in me. I can get as mad as I want about anything I see as a fault in him....but the problem is really me. If I work to be the spouse that I would want to be married to, the I will have a wonderful marriage.
I have watched so many people give up on their marriage out of selfishness. Your spouse should be first in your life..before your parents, your kids, your work, your friends, anything other than God. It is amazing at the joy and happiness that can come from marriage. But it starts with you. And it starts with a decision. Your situation may not change overnight. But choose to see the best in your spouse.
Divorce is never God's will. In marriage, God made two people one. There are situations (abuse, adultery) where it is understandable. But between two Christians, divorce is to be avoided at all costs. Two Christians that are truly seeking God will never seek divorce. So seek God. He is your answer for anything.
After Greg proposed and we announced we were going to get married (we had been dating only about 4 months), I was met with a lot of criticism from people I thought cared about me. I was told there was no way I could have a successful marriage after just knowing him that short period of time. Marriage is too hard. It takes too much work. Well, after 3 years, the work that I have learned is in me. I can get as mad as I want about anything I see as a fault in him....but the problem is really me. If I work to be the spouse that I would want to be married to, the I will have a wonderful marriage.
I have watched so many people give up on their marriage out of selfishness. Your spouse should be first in your life..before your parents, your kids, your work, your friends, anything other than God. It is amazing at the joy and happiness that can come from marriage. But it starts with you. And it starts with a decision. Your situation may not change overnight. But choose to see the best in your spouse.
Divorce is never God's will. In marriage, God made two people one. There are situations (abuse, adultery) where it is understandable. But between two Christians, divorce is to be avoided at all costs. Two Christians that are truly seeking God will never seek divorce. So seek God. He is your answer for anything.
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