So often I sit here ashamed. Not of the Gospel, but of my sinful nature warring against the law written on my heart. I sit here ashamed that we Christians- people who bear the name of Christ- act as though we don't love Him.
I guess I would explain it like this.
When I was a child, I sang the words, "Jesus loves me, this I know," and I believed them. I knew them and in my heart I knew the love Jesus had for me.
So what's changed now? A lot of us are still able to sing these words and think that we believe them, but I dare to challenge that. If we knew truly knew and believed that Jesus loves us, would we behave differently than we do?
Would we have a crush on that cute boy in front of us in science class?
Would we so easily fall into temptation?
Would we ignore the promptings of the Holy Spirit and follow the promptings of this world?
Would we be so concerned with this physical life?
Would we worry?
Would we refuse to serve because it made us feel uncomfortable?
Would we worship just on Sundays?
Would our minds be filled with the pollution of this world?
Would we dress immodestly?
Would we tolerate injustice?
Would we respond to our enemies with distain?
Would we listen to secular music?
Would we forget to pray?
Would we be too busy to spend time in the Word?
God, rend the hearts of Your people back to You. Thank You for sending Love to this earth and for sacrificing Him on a tree so that we may live as people fully, passionately in love with You.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
This is a call.
I don't want to be a part of a generation of Christians who are lukewarm. I want to be a part of a generation of Christians who are so in love with their God that everything they do, every moment they breathe, they are showing God and His glory. I want to be a part of a generation who has the hope of eternal life and lives life on earth to the fullest. I want to be a part of a generation of Christians who can show the world what worship looks like throughout the whole week, not just what we do in a church building on Sundays. And I want you to stand with me and make our generation one that is passionately in love with God.
Let's face it- everything in this world is warring against us. Darkness is all around us, the devil seems to have so much power over our thoughts and our actions. But our God is stronger. His love is deeper than any love this world can show us. His thoughts for us are perfect. I plead that you let Him transform your mind as His Spirit guides you in all wisdom and Truth. I pray that you would rise against the forces of darkness in this world and stand strong with His armor in place. Together, as a community with God as our lead, we can fight anything the devil can throw at us.
God, place in us passion for you and stir in us Your Spirit that our devotion to You may not be just on Sunday, but on every other day of the week.
Let's face it- everything in this world is warring against us. Darkness is all around us, the devil seems to have so much power over our thoughts and our actions. But our God is stronger. His love is deeper than any love this world can show us. His thoughts for us are perfect. I plead that you let Him transform your mind as His Spirit guides you in all wisdom and Truth. I pray that you would rise against the forces of darkness in this world and stand strong with His armor in place. Together, as a community with God as our lead, we can fight anything the devil can throw at us.
God, place in us passion for you and stir in us Your Spirit that our devotion to You may not be just on Sunday, but on every other day of the week.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
It just took my computer four minutes to open a PSD
Dearest darlingest Macbook o' mine,
Please work with me. I promise to get you some memory and such to speed you up soon. I love you a lot and you mean a lot to me. Keep going, keep going!!
Love,
Your dearest darlingest owner
In other news, I've been working a lot on booking for Against All Odds and may also be taking another band under my wing for booking their EP release tour this fall, which would be awesome. I meet with said other band tomorrow night after their show. I am excited to be doing this as it's something I am good at and something that I can do easily. Plus, it brings in a little more money every so often, which will be nice when I move into a house August 1st.
An update on our community home:
We are for sure going to become an RYFO host house when we finally do find a place to live. Thus far it's me, Jenny, and Jenna living in the house. We're looking in South Minneapolis/St. Louis Park kind of an area as that is closest for all of us commuting-wise. We know God will show us the house to rent when it's time but right now we're just playing the waiting game. In addition, we may have another housemate (after the other two girls okay it... which I hope they do!). My friend Erin, whom I have never met, will be moving from Maryland July 1st to help with Rock the Barn and to start our home with us. I am so excited for her to become part of our odd little family, it's crazy! She seems like the perfect fit in every way possible and I know she's one of the people I have prayed for. I just can't believe all of this is finally coming together. It has been on my heart for so long and I've hit so many walls with it... to think that it's actually going to happen makes me ecstatic!! So starting August 1st, keep your eyes peeled for events, dinners, potlucks, bonfires, game nights, Bible studies, and worship sessions to be held at our humble abode somewhere within the realm of South Minneapolis.
Rock the Barn is also happening this year. I'm updating the flier for it so we can start getting the word out- it's in 39 days!! So much to do yet for it, but I know it will all be worth it. Sadly, due to insurance issues, we will have to charge for admission. But it will only be $5, so come and stay for a whole day of awesome music!! If you want more info, check out our facebook event!
I will also be auditioning for a band next week. Your prayers over that are much needed!! Once we figure out if I will be playing with them, I will let you know who they are and where I'll be playing. For the record, I am SUPER stoked about this and hope everything works out. Their music is amazing and I know I'm going to get along with the frontwoman really well. Who knows though, I may not be what they're looking for at all. God's will be done!
Oh, and the job is going well. I love the family I work for- they are a blast. I'm also trying to get a job at my church and I really hope that works out as well. We shall see!! I love being there and I am involved right now as much as I can be. I will be taking a trip to the National LCMS Youth Gathering with a couple of high schoolers in July (over Sonshine, so I won't be able to attend that) and I am so excited to be able to go and be a part of this with them. Everyone in that group has already been such a blessing to me- I can't wait to get to know them better!
That's it, that's where I'm at. I hope you liked reading this and if you didn't, well, I'm sorry. But you're still awesome anyways.
Please work with me. I promise to get you some memory and such to speed you up soon. I love you a lot and you mean a lot to me. Keep going, keep going!!
Love,
Your dearest darlingest owner
In other news, I've been working a lot on booking for Against All Odds and may also be taking another band under my wing for booking their EP release tour this fall, which would be awesome. I meet with said other band tomorrow night after their show. I am excited to be doing this as it's something I am good at and something that I can do easily. Plus, it brings in a little more money every so often, which will be nice when I move into a house August 1st.
An update on our community home:
We are for sure going to become an RYFO host house when we finally do find a place to live. Thus far it's me, Jenny, and Jenna living in the house. We're looking in South Minneapolis/St. Louis Park kind of an area as that is closest for all of us commuting-wise. We know God will show us the house to rent when it's time but right now we're just playing the waiting game. In addition, we may have another housemate (after the other two girls okay it... which I hope they do!). My friend Erin, whom I have never met, will be moving from Maryland July 1st to help with Rock the Barn and to start our home with us. I am so excited for her to become part of our odd little family, it's crazy! She seems like the perfect fit in every way possible and I know she's one of the people I have prayed for. I just can't believe all of this is finally coming together. It has been on my heart for so long and I've hit so many walls with it... to think that it's actually going to happen makes me ecstatic!! So starting August 1st, keep your eyes peeled for events, dinners, potlucks, bonfires, game nights, Bible studies, and worship sessions to be held at our humble abode somewhere within the realm of South Minneapolis.
Rock the Barn is also happening this year. I'm updating the flier for it so we can start getting the word out- it's in 39 days!! So much to do yet for it, but I know it will all be worth it. Sadly, due to insurance issues, we will have to charge for admission. But it will only be $5, so come and stay for a whole day of awesome music!! If you want more info, check out our facebook event!
I will also be auditioning for a band next week. Your prayers over that are much needed!! Once we figure out if I will be playing with them, I will let you know who they are and where I'll be playing. For the record, I am SUPER stoked about this and hope everything works out. Their music is amazing and I know I'm going to get along with the frontwoman really well. Who knows though, I may not be what they're looking for at all. God's will be done!
Oh, and the job is going well. I love the family I work for- they are a blast. I'm also trying to get a job at my church and I really hope that works out as well. We shall see!! I love being there and I am involved right now as much as I can be. I will be taking a trip to the National LCMS Youth Gathering with a couple of high schoolers in July (over Sonshine, so I won't be able to attend that) and I am so excited to be able to go and be a part of this with them. Everyone in that group has already been such a blessing to me- I can't wait to get to know them better!
That's it, that's where I'm at. I hope you liked reading this and if you didn't, well, I'm sorry. But you're still awesome anyways.
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