"The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth."
-Psalm 50:1-2(NIV)-
-Psalm 50:1-2(NIV)-
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
CD Spotlight: My Paper Heart
CD Title: My Paper HeartArtist: Francesca Battistelli
Genre: Christian/Pop/Soul
CD Release Date: July 22, 2008
My Favorite Songs: All of them, but especially Free To Be Me, I'm Letting Go, Unpredictable, My Paper Heart, Beautiful Beautiful, and Someday Soon.
My Rate On This CD (on a scale of 1-10): 10
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Commandment With A Promise
Let me paint a picture...
A mom and daughter are in a clothing store shopping one Saturday afternoon. The daughter begs her mom to let her go in "Hoochy-R-Us" to look for some new clothes. After a few minutes of wining from the daughter, the mother gives in and and she and her daughter head on into the store. The first piece of clothing the daughter picks up is a black shirt that is backless and has a PLUNGING neckline. And the argument begins...
I'm going to be honest...I do not always get along 100% with my parents. I am certainly NOT proud of it. I do argue sometimes when I don't agree with what they say. I mean, I love my parents and I value their opinions, but sometimes I just don't agree with them. God has really convicted me about this sin of arguing in my life recently.
Did you know that in the Bible God never said that children had to agree with their parents? OK, so I don't have to agree with them...but what does God say about my relationship with my parents? Well, it does say in Ephesians 6:1-2 that children are to honor them.
(Honor meaning to love, be reverent towards, obey, and assist in all things.)
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with a promise..."
When you honor your parents in everything, you will be blessed. You might not see the rewards for honoring them here on earth, but you will be rewarded when you meet your Savior face to face.
In Deuteronomy 5:16, God says that if you honor your parents, then your life will be long and happy.
"Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you..."
Also, in Colossians 3:20, God says that if you honor your parents, you will make Him happy.
"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."
Next time that you don't agree or argue with your parents, remember that God placed them in your life for a reason and that He smiles upon children who obey.
(For further reference, read Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16)
A mom and daughter are in a clothing store shopping one Saturday afternoon. The daughter begs her mom to let her go in "Hoochy-R-Us" to look for some new clothes. After a few minutes of wining from the daughter, the mother gives in and and she and her daughter head on into the store. The first piece of clothing the daughter picks up is a black shirt that is backless and has a PLUNGING neckline. And the argument begins...
I'm going to be honest...I do not always get along 100% with my parents. I am certainly NOT proud of it. I do argue sometimes when I don't agree with what they say. I mean, I love my parents and I value their opinions, but sometimes I just don't agree with them. God has really convicted me about this sin of arguing in my life recently.
Did you know that in the Bible God never said that children had to agree with their parents? OK, so I don't have to agree with them...but what does God say about my relationship with my parents? Well, it does say in Ephesians 6:1-2 that children are to honor them.
(Honor meaning to love, be reverent towards, obey, and assist in all things.)
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with a promise..."
When you honor your parents in everything, you will be blessed. You might not see the rewards for honoring them here on earth, but you will be rewarded when you meet your Savior face to face.
In Deuteronomy 5:16, God says that if you honor your parents, then your life will be long and happy.
"Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you..."
Also, in Colossians 3:20, God says that if you honor your parents, you will make Him happy.
"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."
Next time that you don't agree or argue with your parents, remember that God placed them in your life for a reason and that He smiles upon children who obey.
(For further reference, read Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16)
Monday, February 2, 2009
My Daybook 5
Outside my window...
I'm ready for the summer to come soon! In my life, summer=beach.
The sun is setting at the end of a rainy day. The Arctic wind sends chills down my spine. I don't think that it could get any colder.
I am thinking...
That I love my parents so much and that I am thankful that God blessed me with them.
From the kitchen...
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and a strawberry muffin.
Lunch: Chicken and cheese quesadilla Lean Pocket.
Supper: I don't know yet!
I am going...
To my room to practice my guitar for my lesson.
I am reading...
The Bible (always)
Jane Eyre (seems like always)
I am hoping...
That I can be better tomorrow as a daughter to my parents and a servant to my Savior.
I am hearing...
The sound of strong wind blowing a wind chime....cars driving by....stillness in my house.
One of my favorite things...
Having something revealed to me by God, and I knowing that that revelation could only have been Him that revealed it.
My picture thought...
I'm ready for the summer to come soon! In my life, summer=beach.
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