a look into the unknown

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faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

Life throws us trials. At times we question where God is in the midst of our circumstances. We can easily complain about what we lack, the things that we want or even think we deserve, but don’t get. But it is the trials that build us up and cause us to establish a foundation upon God and not ourselves. We are brought to a place of weakness, realizing our true condition and need for our savior.

It is in this place that we need faith and where we build faith. Are we letting this world, our flesh, dictate the way we view life, or will we stand firm on God’s word? This is where we can exercise the shield of faith to block the lie that this world is more important than eternity with God. And what do we combat the lies with? The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. He is just and will judge rightly. He is more than enough for me. He is Lord. A loving Lord who has given life to those who deserve death. We can place our faith in these things and they will never fail.

We can get discouraged by the contrast between who God says he is, and who we experience him to be right now. By Jesus, I can know God? Then why does it feel like I don’t know him so often. Yes, maybe part of it is simply not coming to him, but part of it may also be the yet unfulfilled fullness that will only come through restoration of a new heaven and earth at the end of the age.

That is again where faith comes in. Regardless of what we feel, God is true and he is the same. We are his children, loved, accepted, and being called to enter into his kingdom. He saved us that we may be alive in him for eternity. Let that be our hope and let us be assured that God’s word will come to pass. Let our assurance not be founded on feelings or emotions or results, which can not only be fleeting, but also often lead us into pride, thinking that we received those things by our own doing.

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9

I want a faith in the Lord that is not mere words, but one that I can stand upon and that cannot be shaken

God's Will: "We need boring Christians"

know-gods-will:

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/deeper-walk/features/26398-we-need-boring-christians

We all long for a radical calling, but monotony can be its own mission.

I was sure God was telling me to quit my landscaping job. I was bound for something more important. The horizon beckoned. So I…

I totally do this..

fear of the Lord

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Proverbs 9:10

“In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have refuge.” Proverbs 14:26

“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:27

“The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.” Proverbs 19:23

“Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble with it.” Proverbs 15:16

Time to seek out what this fear really is.

summertime

i think

this summer

is a critical summer

if there’s even a such thing as a non-critical one..

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about introverts

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.

This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

Boom.

i dont agree with all of these.. at least for me.. but its interesting. and i know people i think this is true for.

(Source: toob.us)

“ If you thought you earned God’s love, then you will never know how to love others unconditionally ”

(via iamapun)

Cartooning Christianity: 50th Post: Arnold and Helga

i never reblog, but this is pretty amazing. hey arnold here i come!

ftijordan:

Disclaimer: This is going to be, by far, the longest post on here I have written. So even if you decide to read it, you will most likely lose interest by the end unless you are terribly interested in Hey Arnold! But this post, unlike most of my others, isn’t for you. This is for me, in the purest…

stretching

Resonates with my heart.

Quoted from a post by a friend of a friend.

http://laurenelisenanson.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/is-family-worth-it/

At the end of your life, when you stand before God, and he asks, “Did you learn love?” what will you say? Will you show him your accomplishments? Or will you show him the times it was hard but you still held on to a friendship; the times you wanted to leave, but you stayed; the times you were hurting, but you forgave; the times you wanted to keep, but you gave; the times you felt ashamed, but you received forgiveness; the times you wanted to hate yourself, but you received love; the times you fell, but you got back up; the times you wanted to be alone, but you stuck it out together; the times you wanted to hide everything, but you confessed. It’s always easier not to feel. You could harden your heart and live a life less painful, but you would never truly live. Are you willing to feel? To laugh, to cry, to dance, to hug? Because if you have the love of Christ working inside of you, it will always prevail. It will always hope. It will always persevere. It will never fail.