How much of what you do in your daily life has meaning. More than just this is my life I'll live as I please. Are you living for your self or is there a purpose greater than me myself and I? As I was driving in the car the radio was on Z88.3 and the song lyrics really spoke to me.
"This world needs God
But it's easier to stand and watch
I could say a prayer and just move on
Like nothing's wrong
But I refuse
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse"
It is so much easier to sit around and do what you want when you want. I know that in my life this is true. Look at your life and assess your motives. The truth is that people need God and there are so many just living an empty life. What are we as Christians doing about that. Are we sitting in a bible study asking God to use us and then too scared to do anything when He presents the opportunity? We can't say that we need to go to a different country, there are so many people here. In your own community pick 5 people and start praying for them. These may be people in school, church or even someone you haven't met. God can use you if you would just let Him. Get up and go!
Be bold for Christ and share the Gospel to all people! Clear out the clutter in your life and make time for others. I think that its time for our lives to have a greater meaning. Not just a Sunday church goer attitude, but a life of overwhelming joy and love. We are to be different. "Lord this is my desire, to be used by You!" If you pray this I guarantee God will use you. I hope you are ready.
Jill Emily
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Prayer
I have decided to study the book of Philippians. I love reading the New Testament, and I especially love reading Paul's letters. I have read through this book before but because God's Word is living you can't read something and cross it of the list. Each time you read it God may reveal something to you for that moment in your life. Paul starts off with a greeting to the saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi. Here is what I am amazed by every time,
"3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:1-6)
As I read this I saw that Paul, a man in prison for the Gospel of Jesus Christ is praying for all of those in Philippi. Sometimes in life we forget just how important prayer is. I know that there are times in my life when all is well and I forget to be in constant prayer. I have also experienced the bad times when all you do is pray and ask God why me? We need to live a life of prayer.
I attend a church on Sunday nights that consists of mostly high school and college kids. My first time there I heard some of the kids pray for some individual prayer request that were made. I was overjoyed as these kids were stepping up and offering there cries for help, healing, guidance, and so much more to the only One who will hear and answer them. I then realized that as a fellow Christian I was to pray for them and their walk in Christ as they journey through life. Paul has set that example in his letters.
My prayer list is always getting larger as I meet new people and enter new situations. There is so much to pray for and to learn from prayer. I heard somewhere that sometimes God says yes, sometimes He says no and sometimes God says wait. The hardest thing for me is getting an answer I didn't want. The truth is that God knows what is best for my life and He will never give me anything I can't handle.
Jill
"3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:1-6)
As I read this I saw that Paul, a man in prison for the Gospel of Jesus Christ is praying for all of those in Philippi. Sometimes in life we forget just how important prayer is. I know that there are times in my life when all is well and I forget to be in constant prayer. I have also experienced the bad times when all you do is pray and ask God why me? We need to live a life of prayer.
I attend a church on Sunday nights that consists of mostly high school and college kids. My first time there I heard some of the kids pray for some individual prayer request that were made. I was overjoyed as these kids were stepping up and offering there cries for help, healing, guidance, and so much more to the only One who will hear and answer them. I then realized that as a fellow Christian I was to pray for them and their walk in Christ as they journey through life. Paul has set that example in his letters.
My prayer list is always getting larger as I meet new people and enter new situations. There is so much to pray for and to learn from prayer. I heard somewhere that sometimes God says yes, sometimes He says no and sometimes God says wait. The hardest thing for me is getting an answer I didn't want. The truth is that God knows what is best for my life and He will never give me anything I can't handle.
Jill
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The First Step Torwards a Goal
On August 21, 2011 I turned 20 years of age. I have been preparing myself for this day ever since I turned 19. I knew this day was coming and it just plain scared me. I prepared myself so much that I was telling people I had turned 21! The things in life that scare me the most are not the normal. Things such as snakes, spiders, storms and heights. No, the things that upset my stomach and make me feel faint are new situations (at church or school), failure, and taking tests (of any kind!). I can't tell you how nervous I get when you mention a math test or getting a drivers' license. This year has been a good one and I'll tell you why.
I set some goals for 2011 and wrote them down back in January. I have not completed all of them but still plan to. So far I have exercised more, been involved in Bible study and the one that frightens me most, signed up for college classes! I have had this one on my to do list for 2 years. I am finally on my way to getting my college degree. I have chosen my major and I need all the prayer I can get with continuing and succeeding. My verse for this year has been Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
As I journey through life this year I pray that God will open my eyes to the opportunities He has placed before me. That I may follow His word and plan for my life and live a beautiful and fulfilling year. I want to remember this year as being the year I was fully devoted and fixed upon Him. I am so ready and excited to see what God will do in the up and coming months and I can't wait to share them.
Lord, I pray that you make me a bold servant of Your Kingdom. Take me and use me. I am ready and I will go. I am scared and I need Your guidance and protection from the evils of this world. Equip me to be a good servant of Your will. May my life exemplify Your love and Your truth.
In Jesus Name I pray, Amen
Jill
I set some goals for 2011 and wrote them down back in January. I have not completed all of them but still plan to. So far I have exercised more, been involved in Bible study and the one that frightens me most, signed up for college classes! I have had this one on my to do list for 2 years. I am finally on my way to getting my college degree. I have chosen my major and I need all the prayer I can get with continuing and succeeding. My verse for this year has been Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
As I journey through life this year I pray that God will open my eyes to the opportunities He has placed before me. That I may follow His word and plan for my life and live a beautiful and fulfilling year. I want to remember this year as being the year I was fully devoted and fixed upon Him. I am so ready and excited to see what God will do in the up and coming months and I can't wait to share them.
Lord, I pray that you make me a bold servant of Your Kingdom. Take me and use me. I am ready and I will go. I am scared and I need Your guidance and protection from the evils of this world. Equip me to be a good servant of Your will. May my life exemplify Your love and Your truth.
In Jesus Name I pray, Amen
Jill
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