Although there’s a lot to be frustrated with and about its not an excuse to do nothing, it is not an excuse to give up, its not an excuse to stop trying to be better. You still matter and are called to be you. Don’t let people tell you who you are because you are God’s beautiful creation! That doesn’t mean you have a excuse to be cruel or judging. That knowing means you can rest in the peace of knowing you are abundantly loved just as you are. Little secret – God knows your thoughts. Your feelings, your joys. But also your sorrows and pains….
~Luke 12:7, Mathew 10:30~
“So why do I have to talk to God or Jesus then?” You ask. We don’t have to, we have the opertunity to. That is why Jesus came! Before Jesus there was no easy way to talk to God. Not since Adam and Eve sinned and were pushed out of the Garden. God knew we needed a way to talk to us.
That is why He sent Jesus. God knew we’d be ready to accept Christ Jesus in our lives. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us so that we live and have eternal life. ~John 3:16 John 10:10
We as believers have a responsibility to be examples. Not just on our good days but also on our bad days. Its ok to let people see our vulnerable side. It shows we aren’t perfect either and also we too need help somtimes. Its also an exmple to show others how to get out of our funks or to show its ok to ask for help when we need. Being perfect is tiresome…… And being perfect is boring… At least in my opinion. We are not created equal for a reason. We are all uniquely awesome! Life would be boring if we were all the same. Don’t let fear, worry, stress, anxiety, or anything else keep you from others. Don’t let anything keep you from having a relationship with God, Jesus and the HolySpirit. We need that fellowship. Thats why God made eve for Adam.
~Jeramiah 29:11~
[ I have a lot more I want to add but if I don’t post it now it may be end up as one of the drafts I started and have not finished yet. 😅 ]
I was talking with a good friend about current and previous: Christian music, Christian Bands, the musicians; and what some of them have done. Then she mentioned buying a book at #tobymac concert recently by #DCTalk. If you don’t know who that is. He’s a member of DCTalk and a solo singer.
My friend told me that her book is a 2end new Edition with a blue cover and asked what mine looked like. Whrn I told her about my first Eddition below.
I bought this book many years ago it is well-used and made to look worn-out…There is also a now second volume to the series that has a black cover and a magazine that you can subscribe to. I warn you this book is not for the faint-hearted. However the stries inside really opens one’s eyes showing how our faith is tested in the most extreme ways. How cruel people can be…. It is not a read for everyone. It is intense and if you have a very good imagination this book is graphic….. It would be rated R or higher if it was a movie. I am so grateful for my life.
The depth of devotion can not truly be measured in my opinion. You don’t have to be a martyr, but your actions and your words matter. If you want it or not you are an example. People you may never see may be watching you. I don’t mean that creepily. Yet it is true. You will probably never know how you and your life truly affects others. Truth is you do matter even if you don’t feel it or think you do.
I want you to ask yourself how do you want to affect people? I am not sorry to burst your bubble. Honestly, there was never a bubble but we all live in fish bowls…. Like it or not if you try to keep to yourself or not – your life does affect other. You affect strangers, friends, family, and so forth. Wake up!!! I not talking politics … orceven faith. I can not stress enough what you do matters, what you say matters, and who you interact with leaves impacts otheres in person, on the phone, through text, letters, in virtual reality and online games. You leave a mark everywhere you go.
You msybnot know this but it is impossible to be perfect. We can however try to do our best. That’s why forgiveness is important. I will leave that for another day another post. Yes, I am being blunt. I think someone has to be. I don’t judge that is not my job. My job is to point you in the right direction and help you find Jesus’s mighty love if you want.
Personally, I am a huge fan of DCTALK and have been since I was a teenager. I have never fit into the so-labeled box the general public used to have. I made my own faith clothes had hairstyles deemed silly back then and was always on fire for the Lord. I was even called a freak by classmates etc. I never fit in because of my heart condition so I figured why bother trying…. When the song Jesus Freak came out by DCTalk, I embraced it!
If you’re interested in DCTalk here’s the website too:
It makes me thankful for the country that I live in. Grateful for a mighty savior who loves us as we are – faults and all. It is no joke – JesusChrist lived and sacrificed His life so we could have eternal life and a personal relationship with Him, God, and the Holy Spirit. Read The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Timothy 1&2, and 1 John. In the New Testament in a physical Holy Bible, on your phone or online. I really like BibleGateway.com but there are other ones out there. My personal preference is the King James Version. It is the only version that says 2 Timothy 1:7 I do not have a spirit of fear but of love, power, and a sound mind.
I strongly hold on to that ‘sound mind’. Without it, we can not have self-discipline among other things as other translations say. I also suggest you read Daniel Chapter 3 and Colossians 3. The Books: Ephesians, Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah in the Old Testament of The Holy Bible. I would love to post them all like I usually do however I want to encourage you to look them up yourself. Curiosity only killed the cat because the cat learned too much :p Seriously tho; it builds your personal walk and relationship with Christ to look and read the Bible for yourself and I do not mean the AI-written Bible or Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I mean the word our Lord, and Father God gave us. That we may embrace what Jesus did and why He came for us and how to utilize the Holy Spirit.
We all Have a purpose and I know like has been crazy but it could always be worse……. My life and the Bible is full of examples of how much worse it could be……… I am sure you have had your own fair share of examples of how hard Life can be. That is why I am a Jesus Freak. Jesus is my Best Friend. The Lord is my Father. The Holy Spirit is my sword… I am a Warrior in Christ Jesus. I don’t say that lightly. I love hard and pray hard. I am who I am because of God. I am truly blessed and I am grateful to be alive. There’s much I want to do in life, but most of all I want to help others find the Love that only God / Jesus/ Holy Spirit can give.
Please take the time to thank God for your life and all He has blessed you with. If you don’t already then start thanking God for the future He wants for you. He wants you to have Life and to Have it Abundantly -John 10:10- Not to Just settle for what you have.
What is it you devote your time, though, and life too? What is the depth of your devotion and why? You do not have to answer but I would like you to think about it. Your life and your walk is between you and God.
I strive to be Deeply Rooted in Him – God, it is not always easy but life is much better in my opinion with God / Jesus / The Holy Spirit.
Deeply Rooted In Him 