So, I just finished reading this incredible book-it's called God'sBlogs By Lanny Donoho.
Basically, it's a whole bunch of "blogs" from God's point of view. Ya know, Insights from HIS sight. hehe cheezyy but awesome
No, I know that God really didn't write the book but you forget that as you read it.
This book taught me a few things that blew my mind. (in a good way..) Here are some excerpts from the book.
1.Then toward the end of the week..I made My most amazing creation. It's amazing what God can do when He mixes some dirt and water and cells and then breathes some God-life into it.
It's the closest thing to ME I've ever created.
2. A lot of the stuff I've created is fairly complex. You try making the Northern Lights or the mysterious-but-miraculous human brain or maybe how the moon and gravity affect the tides.
3. Some of the most simple things often reveal my desire for splendor in your lives.
4.The only way to really get what you want is to give it up. (that rocked my world..confirmed what He's been teaching me..)
5. Anger is simply not getting what you want.
6. A thread makes its way through history, and you are tied to it.
7. Be aware of circumstances..they could be another chance to change the future of the universe.
8.Artists who are Christians have a better shot at changing the world than "Christian Artists"
9. I miss hearing the sound of your voice telling me what you're thinking about.
10. I watched some great expressions today. I watched as My Son started walking on water, I saw the best expressions when I looked at the boys in the boat.
11. So then what is faith...especially if it leaves when it's supposed to get cranked up?
It is more than knowledge of me...more than knowledge of my existance and my omnipotence It has to do with relationship. It must be nurtured and grown.
Sometimes you have to grow through the worst of life where you almost lose your faith in order for it to become real faith.
12.To reflect. That's why you were made. That is what fulfills.
those descriptions
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shining from Me
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bouncing off of you
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into the lives of others.
13. look around, lighten up. I wanna see you laugh. and when you do, I'll be laughing with you.
14. Earthquakes,tsunamis,floods,9/11 Where is God in all of that?
I'm right in there in the middle. Working through my people. Giving all that is needed
"where are You when disaster hits?"
I'M ASKING YOU THE SAME QUESTION.
15.Here is your challenge.
Love deeper. Speak sweeter. Forgive. BE a friend. Get to know me.
That's all I can fit into one blog for right now.. there's so much more I learned.. Read it for yourself!! OMG it's amazing...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Golden Brick Attack!
Whoa.. Talk about God raining golden bricks!!
So far this year God has TOTALLY changed my life, and who I thought I was. Everything I thought I was going to be or do is now in the dust I walk on. In high school I was set. I was going to go to EMT school then succeed in Fire Academy, then Paramedic school and eventually become a Firefighter/Paramedic in the LA county. I would make good money, have great benefits, enjoy my job, be independant, and educated. After I had lived out my independace then I would meet a perfect Godly man and get married at around 25 or 26.
Ha Ha....
Once I moved up to Oroville God had to throw a boulder at me to get me to realize that was my perfect plan WASN'T His perfect plan.. which seems to be more important than mine.
This past month has been one of the hardest of my life. Christ has tossed so many bricks, and even a few boulders. He has revealed a few things about my future that I never ever would have seen coming. He is constantly amazes me. The lessons of trust, and patience seem to be my favorite since I have "learned" them more times than I can count.
Honestly, the future terrifys me. Oh me of little faith.. He says he's going to do something and promises to walk me through and yet I'm so surprised when I see the signs of Him working in my life.
I've always seen myself as a independant woman. I mean I never really 'needed' a boyfriend to lean on. I have always enjoyed spending time by myself. I 've always looked forward to living alone, and now that I do it is obvious God is preparing me to be a wife a lot sooner that I thought.
I'm not complaining I swear. I'm just can't figure out whether I am terrified or amazed.
Now I know what fearing God means... ouch.
So far this year God has TOTALLY changed my life, and who I thought I was. Everything I thought I was going to be or do is now in the dust I walk on. In high school I was set. I was going to go to EMT school then succeed in Fire Academy, then Paramedic school and eventually become a Firefighter/Paramedic in the LA county. I would make good money, have great benefits, enjoy my job, be independant, and educated. After I had lived out my independace then I would meet a perfect Godly man and get married at around 25 or 26.
Ha Ha....
Once I moved up to Oroville God had to throw a boulder at me to get me to realize that was my perfect plan WASN'T His perfect plan.. which seems to be more important than mine.
This past month has been one of the hardest of my life. Christ has tossed so many bricks, and even a few boulders. He has revealed a few things about my future that I never ever would have seen coming. He is constantly amazes me. The lessons of trust, and patience seem to be my favorite since I have "learned" them more times than I can count.
Honestly, the future terrifys me. Oh me of little faith.. He says he's going to do something and promises to walk me through and yet I'm so surprised when I see the signs of Him working in my life.
I've always seen myself as a independant woman. I mean I never really 'needed' a boyfriend to lean on. I have always enjoyed spending time by myself. I 've always looked forward to living alone, and now that I do it is obvious God is preparing me to be a wife a lot sooner that I thought.
I'm not complaining I swear. I'm just can't figure out whether I am terrified or amazed.
Now I know what fearing God means... ouch.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Brothers In Christ
When I moved up here to Oroville, I had no friends and most of my family was far away.
I am constantly amazed at what God is doing in my life, and in the lives of those around me.
My Axiom family is so amazing and I love them so much.
In the past six months I've had some all around weird experiences with some um.. interesting guys. I figured out last night that the reason I was creeped out by these type of guys so much is that I knew what they wanted. They wanted something I couldn't/wouldn't give them. I know they didn't respect me.
I love hanging out with the guys that I work with because I know they love me like a little sister and are protective of me. For example, this last semester there was a man who decided to send me some rather colorful text messages basically because I turned him down. After this happened, I was kind of upset during my shift and went into the back for a second to pull myself together. I knew that the kids would see it on my face and ask questions. Two of my friends who I work with at Axiom, Matt and Tyler came back to make sure I was okay. I told them I was. They stayed with me until I cooled down a bit, and then helped me laugh at it by telling me tales of what they were going to do in order to keep 'their sis' safe. Today I went on the roof with Matt and Tyler, just to do some small repair on a sign. Both were careful to make sure I was safe going up and down the ladder. It really isn't that big of a deal, I mean they would have done it for anyone. It's not just Matt and Tyler either, I mean Justin, Chris and all the guys I work with. That's what gets me. These guys that I've begun to hang around are different. I know , like everyone says that who ever they are dating is "different" but I'm not dating any of these guys. After having in depth talks with a few of them I have just begun to realize there is decent guys out there that are Men of God. I am waiting for the man God has for me, I just need to remind myself of that sometimes.
I am thankful for my new family. Whether its playing sardines in the church, or just chillin out with a kid who needs Christ at the Axiom. I'm always so thankful to see Christ at work in their lives.
I am constantly amazed at what God is doing in my life, and in the lives of those around me.
My Axiom family is so amazing and I love them so much.
In the past six months I've had some all around weird experiences with some um.. interesting guys. I figured out last night that the reason I was creeped out by these type of guys so much is that I knew what they wanted. They wanted something I couldn't/wouldn't give them. I know they didn't respect me.
I love hanging out with the guys that I work with because I know they love me like a little sister and are protective of me. For example, this last semester there was a man who decided to send me some rather colorful text messages basically because I turned him down. After this happened, I was kind of upset during my shift and went into the back for a second to pull myself together. I knew that the kids would see it on my face and ask questions. Two of my friends who I work with at Axiom, Matt and Tyler came back to make sure I was okay. I told them I was. They stayed with me until I cooled down a bit, and then helped me laugh at it by telling me tales of what they were going to do in order to keep 'their sis' safe. Today I went on the roof with Matt and Tyler, just to do some small repair on a sign. Both were careful to make sure I was safe going up and down the ladder. It really isn't that big of a deal, I mean they would have done it for anyone. It's not just Matt and Tyler either, I mean Justin, Chris and all the guys I work with. That's what gets me. These guys that I've begun to hang around are different. I know , like everyone says that who ever they are dating is "different" but I'm not dating any of these guys. After having in depth talks with a few of them I have just begun to realize there is decent guys out there that are Men of God. I am waiting for the man God has for me, I just need to remind myself of that sometimes.
I am thankful for my new family. Whether its playing sardines in the church, or just chillin out with a kid who needs Christ at the Axiom. I'm always so thankful to see Christ at work in their lives.
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