Explaining my last post

So I tried to write on my last post but I couldn't. That was pastors sermon on his father and it was a great sermon. Hearing those great qualities made me think if I do ever get married thats what I want in husband. Those are things I would want him to be as a father.

But I have some great men in my life that are great examples...

Pop pop- So I lost him wayyyy too early in life I was only probably 10 when he died because it was October of 1997. I didn't have much time to get to know him. But there were 2 things he loved God first and shared the love of God with me all the time. 2. He loved me. I knew it by the hugs and by who is was. He was a great man and I miss him tons. I cherish the times I had with him event hough they are distant. But celebrate the fact that he is with Jesus right now! I know he is enjoying it and even would talk about it.

Granddad- Hmmm what to say about the man who doesn't have many words to say but when he does it is important. I value his opinion on things and I value who he is as a man. He is my rock. He has taught me so much and I love him for that. He is such a gentle man but has an amazing sense of humor. I love him like no end. He is just as an amazing man of God and that is something that I

My dad- wow he is amazing he may be crazy but there are so many good things to say about him even though we fight or dont get along. He is hilarious even though I get embarrassed at times. I am thankful for all the events and trips he has taken us on I have sooo many memories I will never forget. He is also a great man of God and have seen him get through some tough times.

But being a dad doesn't mean it has to be your biological child. A dad can be anyone. I know so many people who are adopted especially at church I have known many families who have taken in family members or adopted from other countries and their dad is still their dad and their mom is still their mom. Being a mom or dad is more than just a name. It is the way they have unconditional love for you and raise you up and care for you. Adoption can take place as a baby or as a child or sometimes even as an adult. No one should be ashamed if it is not their real parents. God gave them those parents for a reason. God has a reason for everything.

I love my family and how awesome they are. :)

Fathers day 2011

What my dad did right

Maintaing a joyful house

Proverbs 17:2 A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.

Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Leveraged the value of significant conversation

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Established a love for the church

Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Insisted on respect for my mother

Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Protected us from evil. He decided what was right and wrong.

Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Taught us to give and be generous. Not all money can be time.

1 Timothy 6:18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

Demonstrated humility

1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

Built us up did not tear us down

Romans 14:19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

You can yell when there is a problem but it's better to encourage.

Man of personal worship

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Let's pray about it. Pray about everything.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing,

Evangelistic example

Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with themand confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Spreading the work about Jesus

I forgot

So there is this person who has been on my mind to pray for. I feel that they need prayer. It feels like maybe they are searching for something but I don't know yet. Just need to keep being that person who is a good example of who I am and what I believe in. I need to be stronger in what I believe in and know more about the bible. I think if this person came to know the great things that God does for them they would be amazing in the kindgom and do great things. I will be praying for this person!! :)

Why is life like this? I feel so lost at the same time and don't know where to start. People keep getting sick in my family...school is hard as ever and i dont even know where to start with my assignment for this week...I keep doing or saying everything wrong...

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NEED my sister Sanctus Real CD because listening to this non positive junk doesnt help me

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So I haven't wrote in a long time and I had a passion to write and procrastinate on my homework. Its kinda funny because I always fight with my schoolwork, my weight, my job, other issues and there are people out there who are getting diagnosed with cancer and other issues. Like Pastor said at the beginning of the sermon everything that happened last week with members, someone got married, someone lost their mom, someone that morning lost their father, and I think he mentioned some other positive things with it.

All the bad stuff happens we complain but no matter what God is GREAT!!! I really love sunday school and digging into the word of Genesis today I pulled some keys points out of the lesson!! :)

Hmmm watching secret millionaire made me figure out what I want to do with my life....more to come!

humility

Humility
• Pride and humility are issues of life and death

• When you learn humility you get more humble

• Pride is your greatest enemy humility is your greatest friend
-John stotts

James 4:1-10

James 4:6 God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble

James 4:10 humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.

Humility- honestly assessing ourselves in light of Gods perfection

Pride- assessing ourselves independently of God.

Pride will ruin your life. God hates pride. Proverbs 8:13 proverbs 6:16 pride and lying go together. Lying is right up there with murder. God hates lying. Were lying to hide our pride. But Jesus forgives us. Psalm 10:2 proverbs 16:18 Romans 1:28-32

It's a bad thin to think too much of yourself. Pride won't let you to think less of yourself.

We all struggle with pride and going our own way.

Pride is a danger but humility is a blessing

Hate pride run to humility