When I went to the LCMS National Youth Gathering in Orlando in 2004, this man painted every day at the mass event. His name is Mike Lewis and he is amazing! Check it out!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Matthew 6:34.
So I am in taking a class for my religion distibution this semester. Normally, I don't look forward to going to this class...it's just so boring because I never understand what she is talking about. Today however was a different story. Today we studied Matthew 6:1-7:11. The verse that stuck out to me the most was Matthew 6:34. It says: "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
This was the perfect verse for me to hear, and the perfect time in which to hear it. I have been worrying so much lately about the future. This verse opened my eyes & helped me to realize that I can't just waste time dwelling on what is going to happen tomorrow. I just need to live in today because God already knows what is going to happen for me tomorrow & he will lead me where to go. I can't control what God already has planned. All I can do is sit back & let him work.
Another thing that this makes me think of is a paper that I have taped to the wall right by my bed. It is another thing that I need to get better at doing when I start to worry about the future. It is called "Good Morning. I Am God."
This was the perfect verse for me to hear, and the perfect time in which to hear it. I have been worrying so much lately about the future. This verse opened my eyes & helped me to realize that I can't just waste time dwelling on what is going to happen tomorrow. I just need to live in today because God already knows what is going to happen for me tomorrow & he will lead me where to go. I can't control what God already has planned. All I can do is sit back & let him work.
Another thing that this makes me think of is a paper that I have taped to the wall right by my bed. It is another thing that I need to get better at doing when I start to worry about the future. It is called "Good Morning. I Am God."
Good Morning!
I am God.
Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help.
If the devil happes to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the S.F.J.T.D. (Something For Jesus To Do) Box. It will be addressed in MY time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it or attempt to remove is. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem. If it is a situation that you think you are capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure it is the proper solution.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man who has been out of work for years.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working 12 hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down leaving you miles from assistance, think of the parapalegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient on chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss & pondering what is life all about, asking, "What is my purpose?" Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness, or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be them!
Because I do not sleep nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest, my child. If you need to contact me, I am only a prayer away.
I am God.
Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help.
If the devil happes to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the S.F.J.T.D. (Something For Jesus To Do) Box. It will be addressed in MY time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it or attempt to remove is. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem. If it is a situation that you think you are capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure it is the proper solution.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man who has been out of work for years.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working 12 hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down leaving you miles from assistance, think of the parapalegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient on chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss & pondering what is life all about, asking, "What is my purpose?" Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness, or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be them!
Because I do not sleep nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest, my child. If you need to contact me, I am only a prayer away.
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