Poetry is something I haven't written much of in the last few years, I wrote this piece today. It has no real style to it or anything, but all I can tihnk to call it is a poem. I hope it maybe stirs something up in someone.
What makes each of us who we are? What comprises our identity?
Is there anything that makes us unique, or are we all just pointless, faceless beings Is there a hope of anything in life, or do we just go about our day to day?
Just living however we can, do we go through life, half-hearted and jaded.
Slowly going numb each day, clinging to the remnants of our so-called, identity.
Forsaking every shred of our dignity, is that what we're meant to be?
Lifeless in a selfish society? Faceless, in an apathetic crowd?
Oh why must we live like this, or can we call it living?
Must I suffer, day after day, wondering the why's and the what's,
of an insufferable and meaningless existence.
Or
Lord help my unbelief, help me to cling to what is good and true,
and in so, cast out anonymity and idolatry.
Building a flawless identity and become a man of dignity,
integrity; boasting the power of your divinity.
Each one special in your heart, made to be a part
each one special in your eyes. Oh Lord, how great your love.
It is NOT hopeless, NOT meaningless, NOT without a purpose.
Destiny, and delivery, not sorrow and misery.
Thank you GOD, for what you did for me, what you do to me.
And though I do not deserve, you bled and died on calvary,
for how much you do love me, and for all man to see,
you are, Everlasting Majesty.
07 June 2011
06 June 2011
When I'm Found In The Desert Place
I haven't written in a while, but believe me there is reason behind this. I wish to write nothing, if it does not have God in it. May any words I put forth, be only what God wishes for me to say.
I've been going through a bit of a spiritual desert of late. Specifically, the last two months or so. The purpose behind a desert is usually for growth and maturing, or else preparation. For instance Elijah went into the desert before God sent him to do great things, Jesus went into the desert where he was tempted and then grew more spiritually with His heavenly father. John the Baptist grew spiritually in the desert. And so I consider myself priveleged to experience any form of desert these men of God faced. It's a sign of bigger things to come, and gets me excited as to what God has in store ministry wise.
I decided I would write a little bit of deserts just for any going through a similar thing, so that you would not feel hopeless, nor become discouraged. As I stated previously, God uses the desert experience to prepare you, grow you, mature you, or even break you. Perhaps you rely on people too much, and so you're being pushed into a position you must fully rely on Him instead of those people. Perhaps you have to some extent, taken for granted the power of the cross, or just haven't been in His presence like you should, and so He's pushing you into a position where you spend more time with Him. Whatever it is, remember, God has a plan for you, and He loves you, and will not abandon nor forsake. Don't let the lies of the enemy pull you into believing things that are not true. It may feel like God has turned His back on you, but the bible promises He will not leave nor forsake. He loves us so much, He gave His only son so we could have a relationship with Him.
What to do with your desert:
I'm not a fan of pragmatics and lists, but here some ideas a friend of mine gave.
-Thank God for everything, every little thing, but only if you're actually thankful for it, He judges the motives of man's heart, remember that.
-Let Him know how awesome He is, spending time in praise and worship and prayer, even when you don't feel like it, is perseverance. And character is built through perseverance, God wants men of character.
-Don't stop, while your relationship with God may appear to be on a standstill, it isn't, He's still there, He still wants you, but He may be wanting you to put more forward. Perhaps there is an area in your life you're not giving up, not denying yourself daily in some way.
And remember above all else, Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. The greatest calling in life, is to have a relationship with the God of the universe.
I've been going through a bit of a spiritual desert of late. Specifically, the last two months or so. The purpose behind a desert is usually for growth and maturing, or else preparation. For instance Elijah went into the desert before God sent him to do great things, Jesus went into the desert where he was tempted and then grew more spiritually with His heavenly father. John the Baptist grew spiritually in the desert. And so I consider myself priveleged to experience any form of desert these men of God faced. It's a sign of bigger things to come, and gets me excited as to what God has in store ministry wise.
I decided I would write a little bit of deserts just for any going through a similar thing, so that you would not feel hopeless, nor become discouraged. As I stated previously, God uses the desert experience to prepare you, grow you, mature you, or even break you. Perhaps you rely on people too much, and so you're being pushed into a position you must fully rely on Him instead of those people. Perhaps you have to some extent, taken for granted the power of the cross, or just haven't been in His presence like you should, and so He's pushing you into a position where you spend more time with Him. Whatever it is, remember, God has a plan for you, and He loves you, and will not abandon nor forsake. Don't let the lies of the enemy pull you into believing things that are not true. It may feel like God has turned His back on you, but the bible promises He will not leave nor forsake. He loves us so much, He gave His only son so we could have a relationship with Him.
What to do with your desert:
I'm not a fan of pragmatics and lists, but here some ideas a friend of mine gave.
-Thank God for everything, every little thing, but only if you're actually thankful for it, He judges the motives of man's heart, remember that.
-Let Him know how awesome He is, spending time in praise and worship and prayer, even when you don't feel like it, is perseverance. And character is built through perseverance, God wants men of character.
-Don't stop, while your relationship with God may appear to be on a standstill, it isn't, He's still there, He still wants you, but He may be wanting you to put more forward. Perhaps there is an area in your life you're not giving up, not denying yourself daily in some way.
And remember above all else, Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. The greatest calling in life, is to have a relationship with the God of the universe.
08 April 2011
Gifts
So, this is pretty self explanatory, I'm going to talk about gifts. It's currently just after 1am on a Thursday night, and my mind is hyper active again. That's not the topic of this writing, although possibly a gift depending on how you view it.This will ring close to my challenge to singles post a few months ago,if you haven't read it click here
Anyways, gifts.
This started as a conversation in my head thinking about a friend of mine, and all the hardship she's endured because of men. There are a lot of men out there who solely want to use and then dump a girl, which makes me sick. I find it hard to some times refer to them as men even, but I'm not here to condem, and I ask God grant me the grace to forgive these men. Having largely female friends I see this a lot, "I know he'll change, I love him, it will work, I can make it work". If going into it he's set in sometihng, he's set in it, to make a story short. There are guys out there who simply want to get a girl in bed, he'll buy her gifts; shallow gifts, materialistic gifts; to make it seem like he cares. But in the end, he only wants one thing. The gifts should be that of authenticity, love, respect, trust, honour, and the like. If you're not getting those gifts, don't accept the material ones, those are inconsequential. A man who treats a woman sub-par to himself, is not a man, but a boy. It's even worse when a Christian man has this attitude, as the bible clearly tells us in Ephesians, that husbands need to love their wives as Christ loves the Church. That's a tall order, so that'll start seperating the boys from the men. I myself am not married, and personally, I don't feel I'm at a place yet, where I'm ready for that step.
But, moving to another gift, women. Now before I get feminists going we are not objects, so on and so forth I want to clear this up. You don't have a gift before a person, you have a person then a gift. God made man, and then, gifted him with a wife. Because God saw it was not good for man to be alone. Women are a gift from God, not the other way around like some men think. As such, women are deserving of that admiration, appreciation, respect, and dignity, anything less, shouldn't stand.
Going back to the earlier statement, Christ loving the church, I just want to touch on this quickly with Easter on the way very soon. God sent His son to die for us, so we could have everlasting life, and not perish in Hell. Thus, we would be able to have a fulfilling relationship with our heavenly father. What greater gift, than to lay down ones life for the ones they love? Now I ask you all this, are you willing to lay down your life for your friends and family, and most importantly, your spouse? I hope so.
For those that are fans of Mark Driscoll, or even if you've never heard of him. He issues some similar challenges, Mark Driscoll Youtube Clip
Full Sermon and More from Mark's Ministry Mars Hill
My Ministry
Prairie Harvest Ministry Facebook Page
Anyways, gifts.
This started as a conversation in my head thinking about a friend of mine, and all the hardship she's endured because of men. There are a lot of men out there who solely want to use and then dump a girl, which makes me sick. I find it hard to some times refer to them as men even, but I'm not here to condem, and I ask God grant me the grace to forgive these men. Having largely female friends I see this a lot, "I know he'll change, I love him, it will work, I can make it work". If going into it he's set in sometihng, he's set in it, to make a story short. There are guys out there who simply want to get a girl in bed, he'll buy her gifts; shallow gifts, materialistic gifts; to make it seem like he cares. But in the end, he only wants one thing. The gifts should be that of authenticity, love, respect, trust, honour, and the like. If you're not getting those gifts, don't accept the material ones, those are inconsequential. A man who treats a woman sub-par to himself, is not a man, but a boy. It's even worse when a Christian man has this attitude, as the bible clearly tells us in Ephesians, that husbands need to love their wives as Christ loves the Church. That's a tall order, so that'll start seperating the boys from the men. I myself am not married, and personally, I don't feel I'm at a place yet, where I'm ready for that step.
But, moving to another gift, women. Now before I get feminists going we are not objects, so on and so forth I want to clear this up. You don't have a gift before a person, you have a person then a gift. God made man, and then, gifted him with a wife. Because God saw it was not good for man to be alone. Women are a gift from God, not the other way around like some men think. As such, women are deserving of that admiration, appreciation, respect, and dignity, anything less, shouldn't stand.
Going back to the earlier statement, Christ loving the church, I just want to touch on this quickly with Easter on the way very soon. God sent His son to die for us, so we could have everlasting life, and not perish in Hell. Thus, we would be able to have a fulfilling relationship with our heavenly father. What greater gift, than to lay down ones life for the ones they love? Now I ask you all this, are you willing to lay down your life for your friends and family, and most importantly, your spouse? I hope so.
For those that are fans of Mark Driscoll, or even if you've never heard of him. He issues some similar challenges, Mark Driscoll Youtube Clip
Full Sermon and More from Mark's Ministry Mars Hill
My Ministry
Prairie Harvest Ministry Facebook Page
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