My philosophy on life is rather simple....life is an adventurous game! That's it. I do my best to see the positives in everyday life...and focus on the strengths of them.
That being said, there are a "ton of causes, people needing assistance, and so much "hurt" out there...it's hard to determine where I fit in...what's my part.
That is why since becoming a Christian in October of 2007, well, rededicating my life to Christ Jesus would be more accurate, the thing I have learned thus far is to depend on Him...and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to point out ways I can participate and benefit others.
The one thing that has been "hammered in my own heart" is...it all starts by reading, examining, and giving my heart to the Sacred Scriptures. The reason is for that in my humble opinion is the Scripture gives me a sense of direction, it provides guidelines, it examines my own heart, and puts a "kind of drive" in me to align myself up with the call God has on my life.
The Sacred Scripture is "the Juice" that makes me go!
It's easy to find reasons why the Sacred Scriptures are not something that is fun...in fact, it can seem quite boring, or hard to understand, or just doesn't make sense. I can think of 7 reasons NOT to read Scripture on a daily basis...and I have used all of them...for an excuse. Check these out:
1. I have a kind of Pride: It's easy to get through daily life without His assistance it appears...tons of people do...or so it seems. After all, when daily issues do arrive in my life, what?..does God suddenly "poof"...and shows up? No....but then I have to take a moment and remind myself He is still the One who orchestrates my daily life...it is my prerogative to "pick-up" on what He is doing with me. The Scriptures help to give me an idea where He is going at times when I face a crisis for example in daily affairs.
In the days of Isaiah, the people of Israel and their relationship with the Lord had become nothing more than a social religion...a "politically correct" way to live. They had mandates for ceremonies to honor Him, they went to the Temple each day, listened to the reading of the Law, and were very proud of doing so. Yet, here lies the problem...although they followed through with all their pompous ceremonies and even listening to "The Word of the Lord", they had no thought as to applying what they heard...in their daily lives...it was "all show"...and how pretty it appeared...in their own eyes.
In Isaiah 66:1-2 it goes something like this:
" The Lord speaks!..."In case anyone would like to know...Heaven is My throne! The earth?...it is My footstool! So, tell Me, just what did you have in mind that you could build for me that is better than this? Do you really think you can make some "Holiday Resort" for Me...and give Me a place of rest? Remember...I made everything!All things that have come into being...that was My idea!
Listen, here is what I am looking for...I am looking for a people that have hearts that are humble, whose spirits are supple, soft, and even broken...instead of hard and insensitive. I am looking for hearts that are "wounded" without finding their true comfort spending time...with Me! You see, I am wanting a people whose hearts are quite simple in nature...hearts that are reverently responsive to the Words I have spoken...not all the "empty fanfare" you so proudly display among yourselves."
I think the first thing the Scriptures do...is get our focus right. We are not called to simply have a class on "show and tell". He wants to have a real friendship...with each one of us...real friends who enjoy the company of one another.
More to come....
That being said, there are a "ton of causes, people needing assistance, and so much "hurt" out there...it's hard to determine where I fit in...what's my part.
That is why since becoming a Christian in October of 2007, well, rededicating my life to Christ Jesus would be more accurate, the thing I have learned thus far is to depend on Him...and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to point out ways I can participate and benefit others.
The one thing that has been "hammered in my own heart" is...it all starts by reading, examining, and giving my heart to the Sacred Scriptures. The reason is for that in my humble opinion is the Scripture gives me a sense of direction, it provides guidelines, it examines my own heart, and puts a "kind of drive" in me to align myself up with the call God has on my life.
The Sacred Scripture is "the Juice" that makes me go!
It's easy to find reasons why the Sacred Scriptures are not something that is fun...in fact, it can seem quite boring, or hard to understand, or just doesn't make sense. I can think of 7 reasons NOT to read Scripture on a daily basis...and I have used all of them...for an excuse. Check these out:
1. I have a kind of Pride: It's easy to get through daily life without His assistance it appears...tons of people do...or so it seems. After all, when daily issues do arrive in my life, what?..does God suddenly "poof"...and shows up? No....but then I have to take a moment and remind myself He is still the One who orchestrates my daily life...it is my prerogative to "pick-up" on what He is doing with me. The Scriptures help to give me an idea where He is going at times when I face a crisis for example in daily affairs.
In Isaiah 66:1-2 it goes something like this:
" The Lord speaks!..."In case anyone would like to know...Heaven is My throne! The earth?...it is My footstool! So, tell Me, just what did you have in mind that you could build for me that is better than this? Do you really think you can make some "Holiday Resort" for Me...and give Me a place of rest? Remember...I made everything!All things that have come into being...that was My idea!
More to come....
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