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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
day five
James 1:17
"Every good and perfect gift comes from above; from the Father of heavenly lights. The Father does not change like shifting shadows produced by the sun and moon."
(This is ironic because James 1:17 has been my favourite verse since I was 8 years old)
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
"To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills."
day five: spiritual gifts.
ok. so i've been thinking this for over a week now. I think and look at myself. there are some areas in my life that im like 'YES this is a talent/gift from God.' great! that may be true. but then you have to take the next move and think how you are to serve God and others with it. in Ephesians it lists a ton of spiritual gifts. Teaching, pastoring, speech, healing(physician), etc. it goes on for a while... anyway. I look at my earthly gift/talents and obviously I love them. but how could I serve God and others with it?? if I knew specially what my spiritual gift is, it would be a bit different. ok, ok I understand I still have a long life ahead of me to understand. but I wish I could serve God more than I do, now. how can I if I am not knowledgeable of my 'gift'? the one thing I have been trying to do for the past week is be more hospitable. EVERYWHERE. its hard, I gotta tell you. I don't want to be hospitable to get people to look at me and think im such a great person. I don't. I want them to know where its coming from and who im serving. I want people to see something different in me.
Colossians 4:5-6 says,
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
That verse totally means something. and it should. everyday I pray to God, hoping he will open my eyes to see what im gifted in and how to use it to serve Him and His desires for my life. it's a lot to ask for but its something I struggle to understand. God loves me and He will do what He thinks is the best move in my life. I know He will. so whatever his plans are, even if I disagree with them, they're HIS plans. and they will stay that way until I have completed them. for He created me and he has won my heart and life. He would never do anything to hurt anyone, and so neither shall I with Him. even if that means i have to put aside my plans in my life in order to follow His, SO BE IT.
"Every good and perfect gift comes from above; from the Father of heavenly lights. The Father does not change like shifting shadows produced by the sun and moon."
(This is ironic because James 1:17 has been my favourite verse since I was 8 years old)
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
"To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills."
day five: spiritual gifts.
ok. so i've been thinking this for over a week now. I think and look at myself. there are some areas in my life that im like 'YES this is a talent/gift from God.' great! that may be true. but then you have to take the next move and think how you are to serve God and others with it. in Ephesians it lists a ton of spiritual gifts. Teaching, pastoring, speech, healing(physician), etc. it goes on for a while... anyway. I look at my earthly gift/talents and obviously I love them. but how could I serve God and others with it?? if I knew specially what my spiritual gift is, it would be a bit different. ok, ok I understand I still have a long life ahead of me to understand. but I wish I could serve God more than I do, now. how can I if I am not knowledgeable of my 'gift'? the one thing I have been trying to do for the past week is be more hospitable. EVERYWHERE. its hard, I gotta tell you. I don't want to be hospitable to get people to look at me and think im such a great person. I don't. I want them to know where its coming from and who im serving. I want people to see something different in me.
Colossians 4:5-6 says,
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
That verse totally means something. and it should. everyday I pray to God, hoping he will open my eyes to see what im gifted in and how to use it to serve Him and His desires for my life. it's a lot to ask for but its something I struggle to understand. God loves me and He will do what He thinks is the best move in my life. I know He will. so whatever his plans are, even if I disagree with them, they're HIS plans. and they will stay that way until I have completed them. for He created me and he has won my heart and life. He would never do anything to hurt anyone, and so neither shall I with Him. even if that means i have to put aside my plans in my life in order to follow His, SO BE IT.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
day four
Philippians 4:8-9
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."day four: hobbies. interests.
you know, stuff i like to do. i know this verse made me think like 'whaaaa- wow God's really specific of what we do and how we do it...'. But i mean, come on. its true. does He or even the closest people Want you doing stuff that only makes YOU satisfied... all the time? for one: thats kind of selfish... Second: you only live once. if you waste your life on doing whatever you want, when will look and see that its wrong and could be hurting us (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically) and affecting people around us just the same as it is doing so with us. BUT in some cases it might not be hurting you. BUT (theres a lot of those... sorry) it is either going to end up hurting you, or someone else.
How do you know what is good and what is bad? EASY PEASY. there's this book. and its awesome. its the best book EVER. do you like thrillers? romance? action? its got all of it. this is coming from ME, the person who would rather sit in my room and stare at a wall than read a boring book that wasn't my choice. SORRY IF I INSULTED ANYONE... im just trying to make a point. ;) OH IM SORRY i forgot to tell you what its called. ready....?! drum roll.....
THE BIBLE
66 books in the Bible. 39 in the New Testament, and 27 in the Old Testament, the Bible is a great book to read. theres many many heroes who proclaimed their faith in front of some of the most evil people ever. They stood up for their creator and faced the price. but did they ever regret it? Nope. guys please read it. it's an amazing book to read. :) take my word, you wont be disappointed.
ps
my favourite book in the Bible is totally Revelation. to some ppl this book is very confusing, but if you like on the edge of seat; this will give you another reason to read it. ;)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
day three
1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
day three: time with my family.
i adore Christmas season. not only because it's just just festive and fun, but because i get to cherish time with whom i love. tonight we're all going to set up the Christmas tree and we are going to have fun while we do. the one thing that families and especially parents tend to do, is be real stubborn. you mightve screwed up in every way possible but your family always has your back. one thing i personally love to do is things with them. my siblings and parents. go for a hike, go down to the beach, etc. i've learned that sometimes you gotta compromise. in the end it doesn’t bother me as much as it could to others because what better way to agree then to agree with your family.
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
day three: time with my family.
i adore Christmas season. not only because it's just just festive and fun, but because i get to cherish time with whom i love. tonight we're all going to set up the Christmas tree and we are going to have fun while we do. the one thing that families and especially parents tend to do, is be real stubborn. you mightve screwed up in every way possible but your family always has your back. one thing i personally love to do is things with them. my siblings and parents. go for a hike, go down to the beach, etc. i've learned that sometimes you gotta compromise. in the end it doesn’t bother me as much as it could to others because what better way to agree then to agree with your family.
Monday, December 1, 2014
day two
Matthew 6:25-27
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Psalm 55:4-6
(David speaking)
day two: birds.
have you ever called someone a 'bird-brain'? have you ever been called one? i believe that if birds have the brain to collect food at the exact time before the snow and know how to survive with such a small, tender body, a bird-brain is absolutely not meant to be what people intend it to! even the birds sing to praise their creator. guys we have an amazing creator! the other day, i wasn't feeling to good. i went to go lie down and when i awoke i heard the most gorgeous sound you could hear on such a dark day. BIRDS. lately i have been watching these specific birds and they are BEAUTIFUL. i encourage you all to look up our tender loving friends, Cedar Waxwings.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Psalm 55:4-6
(David speaking)
My heart is in anguish within me;
the terrors of death have fallen on me.
Fear and trembling have beset me;
horror has overwhelmed me.
I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove!
I would fly away and be at rest.
day two: birds.
have you ever called someone a 'bird-brain'? have you ever been called one? i believe that if birds have the brain to collect food at the exact time before the snow and know how to survive with such a small, tender body, a bird-brain is absolutely not meant to be what people intend it to! even the birds sing to praise their creator. guys we have an amazing creator! the other day, i wasn't feeling to good. i went to go lie down and when i awoke i heard the most gorgeous sound you could hear on such a dark day. BIRDS. lately i have been watching these specific birds and they are BEAUTIFUL. i encourage you all to look up our tender loving friends, Cedar Waxwings.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
day one
Ephesians 5:18-20
'Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with you heart to the Lord; always give thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.'
day one: music.
vocal, instrumental, rap, hymnal, country, ANYTHING. If you make it glorify God, any music pleases Him.
'Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with you heart to the Lord; always give thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.'
day one: music.
vocal, instrumental, rap, hymnal, country, ANYTHING. If you make it glorify God, any music pleases Him.
Monday, November 24, 2014
hi... im alyssa
welcome to my third blog. im kinda getting bored and wanted to change things a bit. you dont a have a problem with it though.... do you? anyway, why not pull up a chair and press the 'follow this blog' button? NO PRESSURE. ok. so this blog is very simple and easy to understand. BUT theres a catch on your part. i'll get to that in a sec.
if you have read the title of this very simple blog, you will understand what i'm about to say. this is a SIMPLE blog. yes i know, i have already said that. anyway... every day im going to try (thats a TRY) to write one, or maybe a few words describing what i'm thankful for on that day. now your part is: leaving a comment and doing the same. it can be something simple, or something intense, thats up to you. And of course you can just read my posts and move on. dont feel you have to leave a comment. starting (MAYBE) tomorrow, i will put out my first thankful post.
anyway, feel WELCOME to check out my profile, leave a comment, or follow this blog! and while your at it, check my two other blogs out too. hope to see ya around!
if you have read the title of this very simple blog, you will understand what i'm about to say. this is a SIMPLE blog. yes i know, i have already said that. anyway... every day im going to try (thats a TRY) to write one, or maybe a few words describing what i'm thankful for on that day. now your part is: leaving a comment and doing the same. it can be something simple, or something intense, thats up to you. And of course you can just read my posts and move on. dont feel you have to leave a comment. starting (MAYBE) tomorrow, i will put out my first thankful post.
anyway, feel WELCOME to check out my profile, leave a comment, or follow this blog! and while your at it, check my two other blogs out too. hope to see ya around!
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