I'll share with you one of the things I've always pictured for my life when we meet on Friday. But I wanted you to know I was thinking about generosity.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The LORD has been poking my heart with the idea of generosity. What does giving look like in my life, especially when my eyes don't see much to give? How do I begin to trust the LORD with the resources He has given me and give up my selfish desires, yet balance my own needs (or what I perceive to be needs)?
Please pray for Uganda... things are moving slowly and I'm getting anxious because this is not something that I want to have to rush at the end. And pray for softness of heart for my mom. She was attempting to be supportive until I came to her for her final consent (needed by the place I'm going... which is ridiculous because I'm 21!). Now she holds the power in her hands and is taking her sweet time to research things before she goes to fax in her consent. My heart desire to go to this place so bad, and it has for over a year now. I'm afraid that my mom will scare me out of going like she always does. She hates for me to go so far away and the thought of me not being home for the summer. I need you to pray protection over me and courage to not turn back because of discouragement.
Email list
Ok, here's the deal on email notifications:
Blogger only gives one spot for an email address to update in the settings section, and I know of at least two people who want email updates. The way to get around that is to create a Google groups thing, where an email address is created that people "join". Everyone in the group receives the email when someone (or something) emails the address.
So if you want email updates, you get to join another group! :) I sent invites to Alli and Amanda already, just let me know if you want to get in on the email notifications.
Hey guys I just wanted to let you guys know how much I appreciate the fellowship that we had while Brendon and I were there. You all welcomed us there as if we had been around all along and I love that feeling. I am excited about this blog and the fact that we get to be a part of it from Colorado, I know that it will be a great encouragement to all of us.
I was also wondering if Lisa could perhaps set it up so that we each get an e-mail when someone posts on here so that we know to check it. I've never used a blog before so I'm not in the habit of thinking to check it...so an e-mail reminder would be wonderful.
Thanks a bunch guys, you are all amazing!
-Amanda Newton
I was also wondering if Lisa could perhaps set it up so that we each get an e-mail when someone posts on here so that we know to check it. I've never used a blog before so I'm not in the habit of thinking to check it...so an e-mail reminder would be wonderful.
Thanks a bunch guys, you are all amazing!
-Amanda Newton
O yeah....
Sweeeeet!!!!!!!! I can even upload pictures!!! heh heh... more to come, friends.....Feel the power today.... and smile!! ;)
Proverbs 28, February 28 and justice.
Good morning friends.
I read this verse this morning and wanted to share it with you all. Bear with me, even though this whole post is not very well articulated....just something I am thinking through right now.
"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully."
Proverbs 28:5
Read within context, this verse is within a chapter that talks unceasingly about caring for the poor, not oppressing them, and fearing the Lord - being faithful to trust in the Lord's financial provision and care.
When I read this verse, I get this beautiful picture in my mind of a person being enlightened by the Lord... it is almost as if I, for instance, climb inside the Lord's heart and begin to feel my own heart beat in union with his. His thoughts become mine, his heartbeat becomes my own, and his feelings towards his people blossom within me, changing my view of the world around me completely 100%.
Although issues of justice can be seen in many different lights, and all in different contexts, in this case, I simply see a person who knows the Lord's heart and understands exactly what He feels for his people. Especially the people that are suffering, being oppressed, or not receiving the justice that they deserve. Maybe this justice is simply having food to eat that day. Don't all human being born into this world have a right to eat and keep themselves alive?
It's as if, when we ask the Lord for his heart in these matters of poverty and justice, he replaces the glasses covering our eyes with his heart, and all of the sudden, we can see and fully understand. We may not ever know why something like poverty and suffering is allowed to exist in the first place, but we will know the height, width, and depth of Christ's love for his people. We will know his heart for justice, and his compassion that he has for the poor and hurting.
But be careful what you ask for. Once you see, you wont be able to justify living without doing something about it. And this is what the Lord wants from us! He wants a compassionate church, a loving Bride, a family that makes sure that justice happens!
I will end this post with verse 14 of this chapter...
"Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble."
Fear the Lord, you his Saints!!!! Seek his heart, pursue justice, and love... love until your hearts burn and break with compassion towards His people...
I read this verse this morning and wanted to share it with you all. Bear with me, even though this whole post is not very well articulated....just something I am thinking through right now.
"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully."
Proverbs 28:5
Read within context, this verse is within a chapter that talks unceasingly about caring for the poor, not oppressing them, and fearing the Lord - being faithful to trust in the Lord's financial provision and care.
When I read this verse, I get this beautiful picture in my mind of a person being enlightened by the Lord... it is almost as if I, for instance, climb inside the Lord's heart and begin to feel my own heart beat in union with his. His thoughts become mine, his heartbeat becomes my own, and his feelings towards his people blossom within me, changing my view of the world around me completely 100%.
Although issues of justice can be seen in many different lights, and all in different contexts, in this case, I simply see a person who knows the Lord's heart and understands exactly what He feels for his people. Especially the people that are suffering, being oppressed, or not receiving the justice that they deserve. Maybe this justice is simply having food to eat that day. Don't all human being born into this world have a right to eat and keep themselves alive?
It's as if, when we ask the Lord for his heart in these matters of poverty and justice, he replaces the glasses covering our eyes with his heart, and all of the sudden, we can see and fully understand. We may not ever know why something like poverty and suffering is allowed to exist in the first place, but we will know the height, width, and depth of Christ's love for his people. We will know his heart for justice, and his compassion that he has for the poor and hurting.
But be careful what you ask for. Once you see, you wont be able to justify living without doing something about it. And this is what the Lord wants from us! He wants a compassionate church, a loving Bride, a family that makes sure that justice happens!
I will end this post with verse 14 of this chapter...
"Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble."
Fear the Lord, you his Saints!!!! Seek his heart, pursue justice, and love... love until your hearts burn and break with compassion towards His people...
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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