Saturday, 8 October 2011
Raindrops
As I sit and look out of the window and watch the rain fall onto the ground. As the rain slowly gets heavier it starts to appear on the window eventually it starts off with a few spots then it gets more. It weird how it’s like tears in the eyes first you have it in your eyes and which is like the first initial spots on the windows before it rains heavily. Then when the tears start to come down the face it’s like the rain when it goes down the window when it starts to rain more.
What is God’s love & how do we show it?
God’s love is amazing sometimes and there is nothing better than anything in the whole world. Even if we try and deny it, God sent his son for us this was his way by showing love in John 3:16-17 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.”
God love is love that will never leave or fade away it is everlasting. It is also love that does not have conditions involved or even boundaries. How do you show love to your friends, family or even your partner? Do you think you share the same love to these entire example the same or do you love your partner more because they are your partner.
Do you think when God loves us he loves someone else more than he loves me or you. Do you think that is fair or unfair? Love is sometimes shown in big extravagant ways and sometimes it is a small time affair. For example Prince William and Kate decided to show their love with a big wedding in front of millions at the church and on the TV broadcasted to loads of people all over the world.
Remember God loves you no matter what you do and nothing can separate you from him.
God love is love that will never leave or fade away it is everlasting. It is also love that does not have conditions involved or even boundaries. How do you show love to your friends, family or even your partner? Do you think you share the same love to these entire example the same or do you love your partner more because they are your partner.
Do you think when God loves us he loves someone else more than he loves me or you. Do you think that is fair or unfair? Love is sometimes shown in big extravagant ways and sometimes it is a small time affair. For example Prince William and Kate decided to show their love with a big wedding in front of millions at the church and on the TV broadcasted to loads of people all over the world.
Remember God loves you no matter what you do and nothing can separate you from him.
Jesus be the Centre
How do we put God at the center of our lives during the day? We need to first of all invite him to enter from the very moment we wake up in the morning to the very end of the day. We need to sometimes need to constantly remind ourselves that God is with us even if we do have good moments and bad moments.
How do we make Jesus though at the centre and not on the outside in our lives? How do you think Jesus feels when he is watching you and waiting for you to ask him to come in and you not letting him it’s like we try and ignore the fact that he is right there waiting for you to accept his help.
Where do you think Jesus is at the moment? It’s like for example is he in the car in the driving seat helping you to get back on the right path or is he your back seat driver telling when to turn and when you’re going the wrong way?
Challenge:
To make Jesus that Centre of your life not for just today and tomorrow but for always.
How do we make Jesus though at the centre and not on the outside in our lives? How do you think Jesus feels when he is watching you and waiting for you to ask him to come in and you not letting him it’s like we try and ignore the fact that he is right there waiting for you to accept his help.
Where do you think Jesus is at the moment? It’s like for example is he in the car in the driving seat helping you to get back on the right path or is he your back seat driver telling when to turn and when you’re going the wrong way?
Challenge:
To make Jesus that Centre of your life not for just today and tomorrow but for always.
Monday, 1 August 2011
Nearly 5 months in
So I have been at Lee Abbey for nearly 5 months who would of thought this time here would go so fast. It has had some highs and lows but that is all part of the journey that I am on that lead me here in the first place.
So last week we had 40 children running and I mean literally running round the house which was a bit manic at times but we got through it. Even when God pushes you to the limit you know that you have come out the other side a stronger person. Now you know that you can deal with anything. I think that is what it makes it so important not to do so much on our strength but constantly relying on God's strength to help us.
There have been countless times I try and do things based on my strength, but how about you how many times have you done it without realizing it?
So I hope I can try today even though did not get much sleep last night that I can it offer it up to him and rely soly on his strength to get me through the day. I hope you can whilst reading this.
God bless you as you read this.
So last week we had 40 children running and I mean literally running round the house which was a bit manic at times but we got through it. Even when God pushes you to the limit you know that you have come out the other side a stronger person. Now you know that you can deal with anything. I think that is what it makes it so important not to do so much on our strength but constantly relying on God's strength to help us.
There have been countless times I try and do things based on my strength, but how about you how many times have you done it without realizing it?
So I hope I can try today even though did not get much sleep last night that I can it offer it up to him and rely soly on his strength to get me through the day. I hope you can whilst reading this.
God bless you as you read this.
Monday, 18 July 2011
Being a Disciple
What do you do to make yourself a disciple of Jesus?
How do you act on being a disciple of Jesus?
Who do we look to be a disciple of Jesus?
Do you place yourself around good people to become a disciple of Jesus?
So I was wondering what do you think makes you a good disciple of Jesus. Do you read the bible daily and prayer? Do you attend corpus and morning and afternoon prayers? One thing is we do not need to just all these things to make ourselves good disciples we can do so much more to become a good disciple of Christ.
God call us to be Christ like. In Ephesians 4:15 it says ‘Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.’
How do you act on being a disciple of Jesus do you set a good example around non Christians. Do you say grace before a meal and say prayer before you go to sleep at night. Remember in Matthew 6:6 it says ‘But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.’
In Luke 14:33 ‘So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own. We have to give up a lot sometimes to become a disciple but we need to be patient as our reward will come when we go to heaven.
Who do you look to on how to be a good disciple do you look to friends, colleagues or a minister? The first person we should look to be a good disciple is Jesus. He is the perfect model. Remember there is only one person who is the perfect and that is Jesus.
So do you place yourself around good people to become that good disciple of Jesus? There is a lot to be said if we hang around the wrong people we can be easily influenced by what they do, say or act. We need to place ourselves around better people for us to grow spiritually and fruitfully. I used to hang around people who I went to college with when I had only been a Christian a while and they smoked and swore and before I knew I was saying swear words under my breath.
So in Matthew 28:19-20 it says therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
May you believe in God but may come to see that God believes in you. May you have faith in Jesus but may you come to see that Jesus has faith that you can be like him. A person of love, compassionate and truth, a person of forgiveness, peace, grace, hope and joy.
How do you act on being a disciple of Jesus?
Who do we look to be a disciple of Jesus?
Do you place yourself around good people to become a disciple of Jesus?
So I was wondering what do you think makes you a good disciple of Jesus. Do you read the bible daily and prayer? Do you attend corpus and morning and afternoon prayers? One thing is we do not need to just all these things to make ourselves good disciples we can do so much more to become a good disciple of Christ.
God call us to be Christ like. In Ephesians 4:15 it says ‘Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.’
How do you act on being a disciple of Jesus do you set a good example around non Christians. Do you say grace before a meal and say prayer before you go to sleep at night. Remember in Matthew 6:6 it says ‘But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.’
In Luke 14:33 ‘So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own. We have to give up a lot sometimes to become a disciple but we need to be patient as our reward will come when we go to heaven.
Who do you look to on how to be a good disciple do you look to friends, colleagues or a minister? The first person we should look to be a good disciple is Jesus. He is the perfect model. Remember there is only one person who is the perfect and that is Jesus.
So do you place yourself around good people to become that good disciple of Jesus? There is a lot to be said if we hang around the wrong people we can be easily influenced by what they do, say or act. We need to place ourselves around better people for us to grow spiritually and fruitfully. I used to hang around people who I went to college with when I had only been a Christian a while and they smoked and swore and before I knew I was saying swear words under my breath.
So in Matthew 28:19-20 it says therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
May you believe in God but may come to see that God believes in you. May you have faith in Jesus but may you come to see that Jesus has faith that you can be like him. A person of love, compassionate and truth, a person of forgiveness, peace, grace, hope and joy.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Easter thought
So it is leading up to Easter Sunday, that time of year where re make our connection with what Jesus done for us on the cross. What makes your spine tingle knowing that he took all our sins on the cross for both you and me. It's amazing to think that one man can take so many sins so freely. At the moment we are putting the final rehearsals in place for the Good Friday performance. Should we really be calling it performance or saying it reflection on what really happened some what 2,000 yrs ago.
Each time this year comes round it is so easy to think that Easter is all about eating Easter eggs but it is not. When I was little I thought it was about how many Easter eggs I had and my mum doing an Easter egg hunt. What about when you take communion do you just take it because it is apart of going church or do you drink the wine and eat the bread because your hungry or thirsty.
Do you remember the real reason behind in Matthew 26:25-28 it says " While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
So next time you have communion have think about what both the bread and wine symbolize. Also think about whether your heart is in the right place to receive it. Sometimes if we are not in the place we can take it with a wrong heart this can be seen as dishonoring God.
So when it comes to Good Friday and Easter Sunday think about the real reason why Jesus was on the cross and why you are taking communion.
Each time this year comes round it is so easy to think that Easter is all about eating Easter eggs but it is not. When I was little I thought it was about how many Easter eggs I had and my mum doing an Easter egg hunt. What about when you take communion do you just take it because it is apart of going church or do you drink the wine and eat the bread because your hungry or thirsty.
Do you remember the real reason behind in Matthew 26:25-28 it says " While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
So next time you have communion have think about what both the bread and wine symbolize. Also think about whether your heart is in the right place to receive it. Sometimes if we are not in the place we can take it with a wrong heart this can be seen as dishonoring God.
So when it comes to Good Friday and Easter Sunday think about the real reason why Jesus was on the cross and why you are taking communion.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
A Month into Working for God's Kingdom
So I have been here for officially a month now. Can not believe it has gone that quick who would of though it. I feel I have had highs and low points during this last month. Highs being different evenings at Lee Abbey and being out and about. Low points where I have reached the dreaded wall which is hard to overcome. Also another low point has been at the moment with me having a possible chest infection. Which is hopefully getting checked tomorrow at the doctor's.
So been working hard for a month which means 40 hours a week but I pretty sure it feels a lot longer than that. It's is tough going but I always feel with God's strength I can get through my day. As it says in Philippians 4:13 'I can do all this through him who gives me strength.'
I feel I have struggled in some ways where I have been and still feel a little bit exhausted and that I am missing friends and family.
Your prayers would be valued for
* My CRB to come back soon
* For be to be more open and honest
* My family who may come stay over Easter Weekend and that they see the Easter show and see something in it.
* Feeling a bit home sick
Pray also for my family and friends to keep up what they were doing before I left and not to change anything because I am not there.
So been working hard for a month which means 40 hours a week but I pretty sure it feels a lot longer than that. It's is tough going but I always feel with God's strength I can get through my day. As it says in Philippians 4:13 'I can do all this through him who gives me strength.'
I feel I have struggled in some ways where I have been and still feel a little bit exhausted and that I am missing friends and family.
Your prayers would be valued for
* My CRB to come back soon
* For be to be more open and honest
* My family who may come stay over Easter Weekend and that they see the Easter show and see something in it.
* Feeling a bit home sick
Pray also for my family and friends to keep up what they were doing before I left and not to change anything because I am not there.
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