Last Sunday, the Girls in New Life (My youth group) started a new Bible Study. One with Commitment and Prayer. We will be meeting twice every month for three months. It's hard enough to stay committed to coming to church twice a week-moreover staying after church on Sundays. But I'm sure that when we spend this time with God, the relationship, the bond will grow tremendously.
At our first meeting we wrote down our prayer requests for this study. I would like to share them in public-also hoping that it is not only us girls who are participating in getting to know God, but also everyone around us. From Dare 2 Share (D2S) this year, I've learned how hard it was to share the Gospel with others who may not especially like listening to you. Much prayer is needed within that area. I've already seen people live the cause out. It makes me proud to see that we haven't stopped here just yet. That D2S wasn't JUST a spiritual high, but an ongoing life-time story that will help others also.
Many of you know that I'm homeschooled. I often ask myself how I can spread the word to others. But now I realize: Maybe I'm the background of everything. Maybe I'm the one who should be praying for those surrounding me and for those who are sharing. I went to school today and joined my prayer group. I have a lunch time of 40 minutes every Thursday. Some of the students there have formed a prayer group. We meet together at lunch and eat together. We go through our prayer requests, and pray together before heading to class again. I haven't actually joined the group consistently-esp. this year since I get there after lunch. But going there today made me realize how awesome it is to have a group of friends around you to pray for you. It was when a mother walked by us and said, "So you guys get together every week and pray together?" when I realized that by doing this, others can see. They can see that we're committed to living out the Gospel. I'm so glad that I have these friends in my life to lead me on. For helping me get back on the right track.
Anyways, this is my prayer list for this study group. May I ask that you guys pray for us too? Actually, not just us...but everyone around us. :] You're in this too, so why not live the cause together while we're at it?
Prayer Request:
-To be able to view God in a deeper level:
-To develop an intimate relationship with him: I've been a Christian "all my life" now and I still don't feel like I totally know what an intimate relationship with him is or just..feels like.
-Develop a stronger bond with him: like our book said. Demolish the strongholds that let you see God, but only from a distance.
-Develop a daily Bible reading habit: I keep saying this to myself over and over again, but it has actually almost never happened. It feels so redundant to say this once again, but....I'm going to try to change it once and for all. :]
-Treat Him like my first love: Just because He truly IS my first love, and I should never forget that.
This list could seriously go on forever and ever. But I think my ultimate prayer request for this journey with you girls is that we all learn the most out of it. Julie or maybe it was Kay Kay. But one of them said: "We'll only learn however much time we put in it." Meaning, if you put in 20 minutes per week, you won't get much out of this study, but if you put 20 minutes per day, you'll get soo much more out of it--and let me tell you now, it's such a great blessing to have so much information just put out to you like that with friends to help you go through it.
3.26.2010
3.23.2010
Coming To An End
The school years coming to an end already. Just a couple more months--hang in there! Honestly, these few months of school has flown by so incredibly quickly. Although at times, I would just sit in the middle of my empty living room and wonder alone. Daydream--yes, my favorite past time.
They say that time goes by quickly when you're having fun. Am I really having fun though? Are you? Or are we just...growing up? Growing up into the next generation. It's so hard to think that we're up next. We're standing on the edge of the mat that leads to the competition floor. Almost there. Almost there, but not quite. I'm not ready yet. No matter how confident I am, no matter how much I know that I'll blow the audience's mind with my very own routine..I'm not ready. Not ready to go out and perform, oh and I know that. So many things have been lingering in me and I know that it'll make me trip when I start to walk out in front of the judges.
It seems like to me, even though I know those things..I still walk out. In fact, I've already walked out. While shaking and tripping over my own feet, I walk out to the judges. I pose for the start of my routine and try to go with the flow. When I make a mistake, the small ones I wave off. The big ones I stutter for a second, but then wave those off too.
On the carpet, I felt like I was the only one in the world. I was in my own little world. I waved off what I did wrong and never thought about it twice. I was in a dream. Everything was perfect even though I waved my mistakes off. But when my routine finished, I snapped right back into reality. When I leave the floor, the scoreboard gives me my score. It's below average. --ohh, how I wish to be a kid again.
There's so many things in life to learn. I've heard that you can't learn it all alone. Take from other people's mistakes. Don't make it yourself, or you'll never get far in life. Don't worry though, you're not alone. Everyone around you: your family, friends, and mentors are here for you. Most importantly, when you ARE alone, when there's no physical bodies with you..God's with you. He's always with you even though you don't notice it. He looks over you. 他关心你. There's no other kind of love like that. You see, it's unconditional. Maybe you're lonely, but remember, He's always there with you.
So no matter if you're standing on the edge of that mat, or if you are in the middle of it waiting for your turn, don't be scared. Watch and learn from others who make mistakes on the floor so that you don't make them too. Fill your head with what's right-Not in the eyes of you or your friends, but in the eyes of the Lord.
I'll be here for you no matter what. It's a promise that I won't break.♥
They say that time goes by quickly when you're having fun. Am I really having fun though? Are you? Or are we just...growing up? Growing up into the next generation. It's so hard to think that we're up next. We're standing on the edge of the mat that leads to the competition floor. Almost there. Almost there, but not quite. I'm not ready yet. No matter how confident I am, no matter how much I know that I'll blow the audience's mind with my very own routine..I'm not ready. Not ready to go out and perform, oh and I know that. So many things have been lingering in me and I know that it'll make me trip when I start to walk out in front of the judges.
It seems like to me, even though I know those things..I still walk out. In fact, I've already walked out. While shaking and tripping over my own feet, I walk out to the judges. I pose for the start of my routine and try to go with the flow. When I make a mistake, the small ones I wave off. The big ones I stutter for a second, but then wave those off too.
On the carpet, I felt like I was the only one in the world. I was in my own little world. I waved off what I did wrong and never thought about it twice. I was in a dream. Everything was perfect even though I waved my mistakes off. But when my routine finished, I snapped right back into reality. When I leave the floor, the scoreboard gives me my score. It's below average. --ohh, how I wish to be a kid again.
There's so many things in life to learn. I've heard that you can't learn it all alone. Take from other people's mistakes. Don't make it yourself, or you'll never get far in life. Don't worry though, you're not alone. Everyone around you: your family, friends, and mentors are here for you. Most importantly, when you ARE alone, when there's no physical bodies with you..God's with you. He's always with you even though you don't notice it. He looks over you. 他关心你. There's no other kind of love like that. You see, it's unconditional. Maybe you're lonely, but remember, He's always there with you.
So no matter if you're standing on the edge of that mat, or if you are in the middle of it waiting for your turn, don't be scared. Watch and learn from others who make mistakes on the floor so that you don't make them too. Fill your head with what's right-Not in the eyes of you or your friends, but in the eyes of the Lord.
I'll be here for you no matter what. It's a promise that I won't break.♥
A New Day Approaching-Change
Today's a new day and I'm going to make the best out of it once again. It's half spring break for me. The sun's been shining like crazy lately. Easter's coming up. It's the day that the Lord has risen. After three days of torture, He rises from the grave. He has wiped our sins away giving us a chance to live once again.
There's so many things that I want to have going on in my life right now. But honestly, there are things I need to throw out. It's those things that you hold so specially to your heart. An idol. Except, it's not exactly an idol. It's not a thing either. The thoughts that enter my mind. The things I think about. Everything.
It's a new day approaching, what can I change? Ohh, now that I have this question in my face..I'll say this. Don't be afraid of change. Ever. Because I'm telling you now, even right now, you're changing. Everyone changes, and you're not the only one. If it helps, I'm with you. I'll be here for you as long as you need me. I'm saying this because I know that I need to change. There are so many things in me that I need to let out. No matter if I've jailed them in for a day, a week, a month, a year, or several years. They need to go, and since it's a new day..I will. Anybody wanna join the club?
There's so many things that I want to have going on in my life right now. But honestly, there are things I need to throw out. It's those things that you hold so specially to your heart. An idol. Except, it's not exactly an idol. It's not a thing either. The thoughts that enter my mind. The things I think about. Everything.
It's a new day approaching, what can I change? Ohh, now that I have this question in my face..I'll say this. Don't be afraid of change. Ever. Because I'm telling you now, even right now, you're changing. Everyone changes, and you're not the only one. If it helps, I'm with you. I'll be here for you as long as you need me. I'm saying this because I know that I need to change. There are so many things in me that I need to let out. No matter if I've jailed them in for a day, a week, a month, a year, or several years. They need to go, and since it's a new day..I will. Anybody wanna join the club?
Promises To Keep
I promised myself that I would stop. I even told a friend...but did it happen? No. It didn't. I'm afraid that it'll hurt me later on. But not just me, others too. When will I learn? Ohhh, when will I learn. Keeping my own promises. Not only keeping the ones I make to others, but the ones I make to myself.
Hmmm, my friends are right. I am pretty stubborn.
3.20.2010
Psalm 71:20-21
"Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once more."
Psalm 71:20-21
A cure called comfort. You should try it too. :]
Psalm 71:20-21
A cure called comfort. You should try it too. :]
21 Hours
It's been 21 hours and I'm not even hungry yet. What's wrong with me? Haha, the chips I ate last night at 8pm probably filled me. =P Kidding!
I'm not exactly sure why I'm not hungry at this point. This is so bad for me though, so I think I'm going to break the run. Looks like I'm not going to have any problem with the 30 hr famine this year! :] So much fun. I can't wait.
So I'm cleaning my room by throwing things away..oh, joy. Haven't done any school work today..haven't eaten anything YET. And I wanna go running, but I have a feeling I'm going to skip out on it. Everyone's busy and I'm just at home almost doing nothing. Tolo's today, Bowling today, and also Jenna's concert today..oh, and a birthday party at CBC. Hmm...=[
Well, back to work!
I'm not exactly sure why I'm not hungry at this point. This is so bad for me though, so I think I'm going to break the run. Looks like I'm not going to have any problem with the 30 hr famine this year! :] So much fun. I can't wait.
So I'm cleaning my room by throwing things away..oh, joy. Haven't done any school work today..haven't eaten anything YET. And I wanna go running, but I have a feeling I'm going to skip out on it. Everyone's busy and I'm just at home almost doing nothing. Tolo's today, Bowling today, and also Jenna's concert today..oh, and a birthday party at CBC. Hmm...=[
Well, back to work!
3.19.2010
Home-Sometimes Not What You Imagine
Sometimes home is not what you imagine. Everywhere you go there's walls. Sometimes there's people around, and sometimes..you're just alone. But when everyone's gathered, it becomes an argument. Mouths start chattering with words falling out..eyes start closing as tears drip out, and hands start shaking as you bring them up to wipe your face.
People say that everything can be solved. In a situation, nothing is impossible to solve in a family. And since we're all brothers and sisters, then there's no problem right?
These couple days have been such a drag. Yelling back and forth, emotions going up and down, not knowing if I should turn right of left, not knowing if what I want to do is the right thing to do. I really can't describe how much I want everything to be over. I just wanna run far far away. I wanna run wherever the wind takes me. When I was young, my aunts and uncles used to tell me that I was so light, the wind could blow me away. I wish that were true. I wish I was a feather, and that I could go anywhere the wind blew me towards. Wishful thinking huh?
It's like wanting a fairytale to be true. Though what is true..is that it'll never come true. After living for 15 years..almost 16, I feel like half of it was a waste. My heart is scattered in so many different places right now. On the street-waiting to be run over, In t he soil-waiting to be trampled over, and On the shore-waiting to be washed away. How can I gather them up again? It's like gathering all the feathers from a pillow that you ripped as they blow away. You don't know where they've gone. They could have been blown half way across the world. You just can't gather all the blown away feathers again.
Problems that can be solved, where are you? The ones that love, where are you? The ones that CARE, where are you? The ones that don't argue over the stupidest reasons, where are you? The ones that have a love for God and not materials, where are you? The ones that have a love for each other, where are you? The ones that shine the glory of God, where are you?
The ones that bring the swayed ones back on track, where are you? The ones that share the gospel where are you?
I'm pretty sure that another long week is coming up. I'll just have to get through it like I usually do. Lets boost up the prayers and the devos.
People say that everything can be solved. In a situation, nothing is impossible to solve in a family. And since we're all brothers and sisters, then there's no problem right?
These couple days have been such a drag. Yelling back and forth, emotions going up and down, not knowing if I should turn right of left, not knowing if what I want to do is the right thing to do. I really can't describe how much I want everything to be over. I just wanna run far far away. I wanna run wherever the wind takes me. When I was young, my aunts and uncles used to tell me that I was so light, the wind could blow me away. I wish that were true. I wish I was a feather, and that I could go anywhere the wind blew me towards. Wishful thinking huh?
It's like wanting a fairytale to be true. Though what is true..is that it'll never come true. After living for 15 years..almost 16, I feel like half of it was a waste. My heart is scattered in so many different places right now. On the street-waiting to be run over, In t he soil-waiting to be trampled over, and On the shore-waiting to be washed away. How can I gather them up again? It's like gathering all the feathers from a pillow that you ripped as they blow away. You don't know where they've gone. They could have been blown half way across the world. You just can't gather all the blown away feathers again.
Problems that can be solved, where are you? The ones that love, where are you? The ones that CARE, where are you? The ones that don't argue over the stupidest reasons, where are you? The ones that have a love for God and not materials, where are you? The ones that have a love for each other, where are you? The ones that shine the glory of God, where are you?The ones that bring the swayed ones back on track, where are you? The ones that share the gospel where are you?
I'm pretty sure that another long week is coming up. I'll just have to get through it like I usually do. Lets boost up the prayers and the devos.
3.12.2010
Dare2Share: Blaze
~Day One~
What a substance-filled introduction from Dare 2 Share tonight. A blazing fire that's waiting for you in the pits of Hades, or a wonderful place full of joy named Heaven? Which one will you choose? He said--the speaker--that God's responsibility is to save others. Ours is to share, and theirs is to believe. So why should we be scared of sharing our faith with others? It's our responsibility! Our PRIORITY.
In the drama at the end of the night, I was actually really surprised to see the movie that they played. When David said that he wanted Naomi to listen to his scream and torment in Hades so that she'll remember what she did to him forever, I thought that was absolute crazy. This might not have been the message through the play..but this is part of what I got out of it. I thought that David would tell Naomi how bad it was in hell, and tell her to try harder to share with others. I didn't think he would want to scar her for life. I mean, in the play she DID share with him..as the old park missionary said. Such a mind blowing thought. It scared me to death.
~Day Two~
Ahhh, late night sleep and early rise and shine on day two of D2S. Today was great. The sun was shining on Key Arena, and everyone was busy buzzing around inside.
So many messages to take in. So many thoughts that come flooding through. Coming through one ear and going out the next. I totally failed on taking notes. Everything was just so sudden. All I could hear echoing through my ears were: "Spread it! Spread it! You never know when it's too late!" Why is it so hard to spread the word? Why do we always fall back on telling our friends? It's supposed to be a good thing. It's supposed to be a happy topic, but we all treat it like it's invisible. It's news. News travels, but before it does, it needs our help. News can't travel without the help of a person's mouth.
It should be the gossip of the year. That He is coming back soon. It should be the new hot topic. Because He is a celebrity too. He came to earth, he died, and he left. He was a celebrity at that time. Now He's coming back. Isn't that the greatest news of all? That should be on the front covers. It shouldn't be anything else. That news should be able to pull through for the next decade.
~End~
Honestly, I never finished this post until today-May12-, so I don't remember much. But I do know that it was a great experience for me. I don't know where else I could receive that teaching. Where else would you learn how to evangelize? Where else can you get that fire to go around school and spread the Gospel? Everything in this retreat was great help. But now, it's May 12, and I still haven't done anything. I haven't tried hard enough and now I know what they mean. I haven't been living The Cause. I haven't been living anything out. Everything I've been thinking about has been about me. It's hard. It's a challenge, but will you take it with me?
Today, I'm not gonna lie, I'm really disappointed with myself. I've heard the message already. They've done their best. Why am I not putting anything into action? I'm a homeschooler. I don't get out much. Not many of my friends aren't Christian. <---that's my excuse. But it's useless. Excuses are useless. They don't do anything but bring you down. No, they don't bring you down. They drag you down instead. How do I start? Hmmm. I have no idea, but I intend to figure out somehow. First by praying. This is hard. This is a challenge, but are you willing to take it with me? (And yes, I meant to write that twice. It wasn't a mistake.)
What a substance-filled introduction from Dare 2 Share tonight. A blazing fire that's waiting for you in the pits of Hades, or a wonderful place full of joy named Heaven? Which one will you choose? He said--the speaker--that God's responsibility is to save others. Ours is to share, and theirs is to believe. So why should we be scared of sharing our faith with others? It's our responsibility! Our PRIORITY.
In the drama at the end of the night, I was actually really surprised to see the movie that they played. When David said that he wanted Naomi to listen to his scream and torment in Hades so that she'll remember what she did to him forever, I thought that was absolute crazy. This might not have been the message through the play..but this is part of what I got out of it. I thought that David would tell Naomi how bad it was in hell, and tell her to try harder to share with others. I didn't think he would want to scar her for life. I mean, in the play she DID share with him..as the old park missionary said. Such a mind blowing thought. It scared me to death.
~Day Two~
Ahhh, late night sleep and early rise and shine on day two of D2S. Today was great. The sun was shining on Key Arena, and everyone was busy buzzing around inside.
So many messages to take in. So many thoughts that come flooding through. Coming through one ear and going out the next. I totally failed on taking notes. Everything was just so sudden. All I could hear echoing through my ears were: "Spread it! Spread it! You never know when it's too late!" Why is it so hard to spread the word? Why do we always fall back on telling our friends? It's supposed to be a good thing. It's supposed to be a happy topic, but we all treat it like it's invisible. It's news. News travels, but before it does, it needs our help. News can't travel without the help of a person's mouth.
It should be the gossip of the year. That He is coming back soon. It should be the new hot topic. Because He is a celebrity too. He came to earth, he died, and he left. He was a celebrity at that time. Now He's coming back. Isn't that the greatest news of all? That should be on the front covers. It shouldn't be anything else. That news should be able to pull through for the next decade.
~End~
Honestly, I never finished this post until today-May12-, so I don't remember much. But I do know that it was a great experience for me. I don't know where else I could receive that teaching. Where else would you learn how to evangelize? Where else can you get that fire to go around school and spread the Gospel? Everything in this retreat was great help. But now, it's May 12, and I still haven't done anything. I haven't tried hard enough and now I know what they mean. I haven't been living The Cause. I haven't been living anything out. Everything I've been thinking about has been about me. It's hard. It's a challenge, but will you take it with me?
Today, I'm not gonna lie, I'm really disappointed with myself. I've heard the message already. They've done their best. Why am I not putting anything into action? I'm a homeschooler. I don't get out much. Not many of my friends aren't Christian. <---that's my excuse. But it's useless. Excuses are useless. They don't do anything but bring you down. No, they don't bring you down. They drag you down instead. How do I start? Hmmm. I have no idea, but I intend to figure out somehow. First by praying. This is hard. This is a challenge, but are you willing to take it with me? (And yes, I meant to write that twice. It wasn't a mistake.)
Weekend: 3.12.10
First night of Dare 2 Share! It's going to be a blast. I hope. I'm not sure if you could say I'm excited to go right now just because I have so much to do...ohhh what a long weekend waiting for me. But I do need a boost when it comes to my relationship with God. Maybe I'll get that tonight?
Just finished making one batch of sushi with my sister and Jason. Pretty fun. I would post a picture, but sorry..I don't have a camera right now. <--ohh, how I wish the other one didn't have a problem. I haven't done much today. Wish three people a bigg happy birthday..watch a movie, make sushi, laugh and play, oh no...what about homework? Haha, mm, now THAT just went over my head.
I'm excited for what's ahead of me in my life..but at the same time I'm scared. What will I turn into? Why is studying and getting into college so important. Most of all, what is WRONG with this community? They're crazy....don't even get me started. =P haha. I wanna make new friends. No, this doesn't mean I'm going to throw away my old ones, just..I wanna make new ones. New supporters. New friendship that will last me a whole life time. Maybe it'll help me forget the ones I want to--and start a new life at the same time! What do you think?
I thought this was going to be a new year for me. I thought I set some goals. I thought I started on them too, but nooo. I thought wrong. I've been dragging them out --way to long now. Gotta start. First, back into devos. Second, back into education. Third, lets let go of some things --the past and the present. :] I'm READY. Lets do this.
Just finished making one batch of sushi with my sister and Jason. Pretty fun. I would post a picture, but sorry..I don't have a camera right now. <--ohh, how I wish the other one didn't have a problem. I haven't done much today. Wish three people a bigg happy birthday..watch a movie, make sushi, laugh and play, oh no...what about homework? Haha, mm, now THAT just went over my head.
I'm excited for what's ahead of me in my life..but at the same time I'm scared. What will I turn into? Why is studying and getting into college so important. Most of all, what is WRONG with this community? They're crazy....don't even get me started. =P haha. I wanna make new friends. No, this doesn't mean I'm going to throw away my old ones, just..I wanna make new ones. New supporters. New friendship that will last me a whole life time. Maybe it'll help me forget the ones I want to--and start a new life at the same time! What do you think?
I thought this was going to be a new year for me. I thought I set some goals. I thought I started on them too, but nooo. I thought wrong. I've been dragging them out --way to long now. Gotta start. First, back into devos. Second, back into education. Third, lets let go of some things --the past and the present. :] I'm READY. Lets do this.
3.07.2010
Christianity
What is so hard to accept in this religion? That someone named Jesus came to earth and died on the cross and rose three days later? But in the midst of his life, he did many miracles, proved people wrong, and also preached to others? Why is it so hard for others to believe? Just plainly believe and accept it?
Is it Satan? Is it what they do everyday that keeps them from the truth? Or is it even that I'm wrong and they're right? So many questions. So little time to answer them. And also all those questions that I can't seem to find the answer to..but I just KNOW it's right. I know that I'm right. But how do I explain it to the opposing team?
There's a friend who's struggling. Not just one actually, but many. How do I bring them to Christ? How can I be that example for them?
Is it Satan? Is it what they do everyday that keeps them from the truth? Or is it even that I'm wrong and they're right? So many questions. So little time to answer them. And also all those questions that I can't seem to find the answer to..but I just KNOW it's right. I know that I'm right. But how do I explain it to the opposing team?
There's a friend who's struggling. Not just one actually, but many. How do I bring them to Christ? How can I be that example for them?
3.05.2010
Another Month
Oh Geez...It's March already! Can you believe how fast time can go by? And also how slow it can too? I sometimes wish it would just...all STOP.
Though I guess as of now, I need time not to stop. I need it to keep going and going and going....until I start to forget some of my past memories. They are fading now..but not enough.
Another month to pass. Another month to go through. Another month in life. Time Time time. I've heard that it's everything to people.
I haven't actually given any update on this blog about my life in a long time. For the past month I've been thinking about going for Running Start (RS). I attended two meetings, and I need to register for the test by March 22nd. If I do, I'll probably end up taking the May 1st test. What a bummer. They made it harder..just for me. :]
Questions have been flying through my head recently. Sometimes I just don't know how to stop them, so I just sit at my desk daydreaming. Dreaming about...if I did this, then what would happen? If I asked this, what would happen? If I...If I..If I. It was always about me...Oh, let me throw one more question in. If I don't make it into BC, what will my life be?
I don't know the future. I can't tell what's going to happen, but I can certainly make things happen in the meantime. Like studying for that test--to make sure I get in? I hate being lazy. I hate procrastination. Why is there procrastination in the world anyways? It doesn't benefit us in any way..
Summer. I probably won't be going anywhere. Honestly, I'm not that excited for summer other than no homework. Everyone's going to be doing their own stuff, when I'm sitting around doing nothing..almost. I heard from my parents that we were going on a road trip down to Cali for six flags. Who knows if that's going to happen. State hopping again? :] That would be fun. Hopefully it won't end like last time. hahaha.
I need to plan something for my Summer. I have a feeling I want to do these:
But for now, there's already so much to think about. So many questions....so many actions. I have to say though, this school year's almost over..and it went by WAY too quickly. But then again, if I think back, it also went wayyyy too slowly. Just maybe at some parts? =P
Living life is hard, but I guess it's time to put my life back into order and let God lead it again.
Though I guess as of now, I need time not to stop. I need it to keep going and going and going....until I start to forget some of my past memories. They are fading now..but not enough.
Another month to pass. Another month to go through. Another month in life. Time Time time. I've heard that it's everything to people.
I haven't actually given any update on this blog about my life in a long time. For the past month I've been thinking about going for Running Start (RS). I attended two meetings, and I need to register for the test by March 22nd. If I do, I'll probably end up taking the May 1st test. What a bummer. They made it harder..just for me. :]
Questions have been flying through my head recently. Sometimes I just don't know how to stop them, so I just sit at my desk daydreaming. Dreaming about...if I did this, then what would happen? If I asked this, what would happen? If I...If I..If I. It was always about me...Oh, let me throw one more question in. If I don't make it into BC, what will my life be?
I don't know the future. I can't tell what's going to happen, but I can certainly make things happen in the meantime. Like studying for that test--to make sure I get in? I hate being lazy. I hate procrastination. Why is there procrastination in the world anyways? It doesn't benefit us in any way..
Summer. I probably won't be going anywhere. Honestly, I'm not that excited for summer other than no homework. Everyone's going to be doing their own stuff, when I'm sitting around doing nothing..almost. I heard from my parents that we were going on a road trip down to Cali for six flags. Who knows if that's going to happen. State hopping again? :] That would be fun. Hopefully it won't end like last time. hahaha.
I need to plan something for my Summer. I have a feeling I want to do these:
- Life Guard Training
- Work--Starbucks, Marywayte, somewhere..
- Chinese?
But for now, there's already so much to think about. So many questions....so many actions. I have to say though, this school year's almost over..and it went by WAY too quickly. But then again, if I think back, it also went wayyyy too slowly. Just maybe at some parts? =P
Living life is hard, but I guess it's time to put my life back into order and let God lead it again.
3.04.2010
Knowledge + Action = Faith
So there was a devotion that I read today. It contains a verse from Hebrews and I just wanted to share it with all of you out there. --of course, including my thoughts about it.
For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard it did not combine it with faith. -Hebrews 4:2
This goes back to Dis-eased. We talked about faith...and in small group, I talked about how faith without deeds doesn't do anything. Just like how I was going to give up on going to the retreat itself. Instead, I put it into action, and was able to go to retreat. That's one of the decisions that I will never regret.
"For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did" What about the ones that have never heard about the gospel? Well, I think it says that their judgment will come later on too. And that they will also have a chance to believe.
"But the message they heard was of no value to them." Do you think the sermons you hear are of value to you? Do you think that you could put what you hear from the church, radio, counselors, and parents into your daily use? I'm still working on it..and my, is it hard.
"because those who heard it did not combine it with faith." Ever give a second thought to whatever you hear? If it's good, what did you do about it? Have faith that it'll happen in your life, and then leave it alone? Faith without deeds doesn't do anything...
I think this past month this is what I've learned most. That faith can't do anything alone. It needs your action, and your help.
For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard it did not combine it with faith. -Hebrews 4:2
This goes back to Dis-eased. We talked about faith...and in small group, I talked about how faith without deeds doesn't do anything. Just like how I was going to give up on going to the retreat itself. Instead, I put it into action, and was able to go to retreat. That's one of the decisions that I will never regret.
"For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did" What about the ones that have never heard about the gospel? Well, I think it says that their judgment will come later on too. And that they will also have a chance to believe.
"But the message they heard was of no value to them." Do you think the sermons you hear are of value to you? Do you think that you could put what you hear from the church, radio, counselors, and parents into your daily use? I'm still working on it..and my, is it hard.
"because those who heard it did not combine it with faith." Ever give a second thought to whatever you hear? If it's good, what did you do about it? Have faith that it'll happen in your life, and then leave it alone? Faith without deeds doesn't do anything...
I think this past month this is what I've learned most. That faith can't do anything alone. It needs your action, and your help.
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