living free

So I have stuck to my guns on listening to christian music. Sorry I haven't blogged.

My Sunday school class is open and we talk freely amongst ourselves. Today we discussed that to be christian and get into heaven that you must do the two most important things that Jesus said to do which is to love the Lord thy God and love thy neighbor. I also always say that the bible says judge least you be judged. That being said, why is it that you can cuss in church but my husband and I can not have opposition to anything being said or talk politics. If everyone in class can speak freely, so shall we.

On the same token. My husband and I are human. WOW, we aren't perfect. We are going to mess up. Say or do something that may not be appropriate. I should not however be made to feel uncomfortable in front of my friends. I can't count how many times that I have felt some of you were wrong, but decided it wasn't big enough to worry about it. If you alienate me or my husband then we should talk it out and move on. My husband and I are a package deal and we come together. We are doing great and we are happy. I love all my friends and wish nothing but happiness.

Genesis-Leviticus

So I know how the ark was built, and what kind of offering to give when I sin........I can't wait for Psalms!

Devo at zumba: Have you said something that you later regret? HHHHHHMMMMM, YES! So gotta watch what I say. Should be common sense.

Jan 20,2012

So my church and I are reading the bible in 90 days. I have completed day two. That being said I will use that as my devotion. Last night I read about Sodom and Gomorrah. So gross. So far what I am taking from it is to be obedient to the Lord.

God bless you in all your journey's

Jan 18,2012

"For whosoever shall be ashamed of Me and My words, of him shall the Son of Man
be ashamed, when He shall come in His own glory…"
Luke 9:26 NASB

I think that means that we can't be afraid to show that we believe in Christ. I have a problem witnessing. Because it makes me feel like a hypocrite. Are you a believer? Would you be willing to step out on a limb with me to show Christs love? I guess that's something I need to work on.

Today is a new day. I am determined to make it a good one.

Jan17,2012

So I am keeping my promise with the christian music. But it's hard to do the daily devotionals. I feel if I keep up with them and don't give up that it's a plus.

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:7-8

Leaving control up to God is not my strong suit. I have a hard time doing things any other way than mine. So I will practice patience today.

Jan 13,2012

Wow. God sure does know what I need. This is so neat that this is my devotion for today. Couldn't have come at a better time.

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you” (John 15:18-19).

As Christians, we are “strangers and aliens” in a world of unbelievers, as Peter says in 1 Peter 2:11. The older I get, the more keenly aware I am that I don’t think like them, that I don’t have the same desires, motivations and passions. The more I grow in my faith, the more different I feel from many people I come in contact with, and the more open I am about my faith, the more that difference becomes tangible. We are called to be set apart, yet we are in the world for a reason: to share Jesus. It’s often not received with open arms, but it’s what we are commanded to do as followers of Christ.

Like Jesus says in John 15:18, it’s not always going to be easy. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own, He says. But when we accept Christ and enter into a relationship with Him, He chooses us out of the world. Like my friends and I felt when we were surrounded by fans of an opposing team, so we as Christians will never feel “at home” in this world. Yes, we’ll face opposition, but Jesus Himself said it’s a badge of the Christian faith and a sign that we belong to Him. In answering His call to reject worldly conformity, we can truly make an impact by being an example for Jesus.

Jan 9-10,2012

the devotion for today was about dwelling on the "gospel". If you are anything like me, You are getting used to the idea of being "christian". I do pray daily. And I read the bible daily. But more importantly I am working on my relationship with God and working on my humanity. I realize I am far from perfect. But I strive to cut out cuss words and yesterday I ate my pride and didn't try to be nice to my co-worker, I just did it as Jesus would have. Being a christian is a long lonely road. But when you think of the rewards and the rewards you've already been given why wouldn't you want to be?

My favorite verse as of late: Psalms 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."