Words of a Human

Presence of What?

2008-01-12T16:15:00.000-05:00

What does it really mean to be in the presence of God? How do you explain a presence? Is it a feeling you come across? Well, first let's look at the meaning of the word presence.

Websters defines the word presence as:
"1: the fact or condition of being present
2 a: the part of space within one's immediate vicinity b: the neighborhood of one of superior especially royal rank
3 archaic : company 4: one that is present: as a: the actual person or thing that is present b: something present of a visible or concrete nature
5 a: the bearing, carriage, or air of a person; especially : stately or distinguished bearing b: a noteworthy quality of poise and effectiveness
6: something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present"

Can we not conclude that the times where we believe to have felt God's presence are times where we are reminded that God truely is with us. Even the times where we don't feel God, He has promised that he is always with us. Just another way to know that the almighty God who rules over heaven and earth has time for us. Anytime, all the time.

If God is spending time with us and gracing us with His presence. Maybe it truely is getting out of bed at least 5 mintues earlier to spend time with Him and to seek his presense, that we should be focused on.

Something to work on and something to think about.

True Fire

2007-12-09T20:48:00.000-05:00

Alright. During this blog ask yourself these questions.
Don't be afraid to talk to the screen.
You gotta interact with this.

Have you ever heard the phrase "on fire for God"
Go ahead be honest... answer... alright well if you haven't I'll describe it as this. Someone who is burning with passion and desire to serve God, and the fruits of the spirit are abundantly overflowing in their lives.

Sounds pretty awesome right?

[did you answer?? way to catch on ;) ]

As a Christ follower we should want to have this fire for God in our lives. Maybe you've had this fire before but after awhile it dies down.

Alright for all you smart people out there,
How do you keep a fire from going out???
by feeding it.

In the same way we have to continueously feed are spiritual fire, How often do you have to feed a real fire to keep in burning?? Feed your spirit with just as much fuel. Now where do get the fuel to feed this spiritual fire? (I'll give you a second to answer) We get it from spending time with God. In His word and in prayer. So what happens if you don't feed a fire?

It goes out.

plain and simple.
That is why it is so vital for us as Christians to constantly be feeding our spiritual fire. It is the only way we can keeps from becoming ineffective in Christ. Do you want to become ineffective? When you wake up in the morning and decide your too tired to spend time with God you aren't feeding that fire, therefore you become ineffective. So feed your fire.

We alone can do nothing. So rejoice in the hope God has given you. For he has given you the Holy Spirit so you may serve as witnesses. Wake up everyday, ready and prepared to burn with passion becuase God sent his Son to die for you. All because God loves you so much He wants to spend eternity with you. You have to be dedicated to keep the light glowing in your life, dedicated to feeding your fire. If not, you could find yourself in darkness.

Where to start?
Lots of places.

John
Romans
Proverbs

Look Deeper

2007-12-07T16:43:00.000-05:00

I'll keep this really short...

Everyone has times where they get what I like to call "The grass is greener on the other side syndrome" I sometimes find myself looking at someones life and saying to myself if only my life was a perfect as thiers.

Then I am reminded that the deeper you look in a person the more you understand everyone deals with their own problems and stuggles. Some try to hide things, others just express in a different way. I'm encouraging myself and others to look deeper in the lifes of the people around you. Build Up, this Christmas season.

God's Country

2007-12-04T16:38:00.000-05:00

Today as we were in the cafeteria we [being a handful of freshman and sophomores] glanced up at CNN, to read that once again somebody wants to take God out of the pledge of allegiance. Also they want to remove "In God we Trust" from our currency. After some conversation at our lunch table we came to a consensus that even if they decided to take it out we will be screaming "one nation UNDER GOD" everyday when we say the pledge of allegiance. Because really if we aren't under God's authority. We might as well give up, its not like we can save ourselves... Honestly though what else would you say... "one nation, under the sky??" Every nation is under a sky. God is what makes our country so blessed, He is the reason were still standing. You can't take God out of a country, when our country was founded upon His laws. I don't know about you, but I'm sick of living in a politically correct world. [Rob explains well] God belongs in this country. I'm not letting ANYONE take Him out of it. Good day, and remember "In God We Trust." ;)

How He Loves Us....

2007-12-02T20:59:00.000-05:00

Do we realize how vast God's love for us is? How truely astounding his creation can be. A sunrise over the ocean. How beautiful it is... Look at the stars in the night. They are breathtaking. The way even the simplest things for creation show God's love. The grains of sand on the beach, the amount could never equal God's love for us. The way God can just swoop us up into His arms when we are hurting. The way God is all powerful and never leaves us. The way God thought of us even before we were born into this world. How He has a specific plan for each of His wonderful creations. Read here about the way he never leaves us.

How great is our God.
How wonderful is His love.
How perfect is He.

I'm rejoicing in His love, for the rest of my life.

Here I am.

2007-11-29T17:53:00.000-05:00

Smiling. At the glory of My God. Unable to contain my joy, I jump, I sing. My desire is great. I am creating actions to match.This is how it should be. Joyful, for His perfect word, and His wonderful love. Over and over in my head i continue to think...

"5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. -2Peter 1:5-9"

these words bring me hope, passion, and most of all love. Bring on the new day, for it will be great. I will rejoice, in the unconditional love I have been given, even when things are hard. I will sing to the creator of all things. I will love, greeting everyone as a long lost friend. Here i am. Use me.