Verse of the Day:
John 21:25
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
There was once a woman. She loved to read books and was constantly reading all sorts of novels - anything she could get her hands on. Then one day she started reading a book someone told her was really great. The woman got about 50 pages into the book and realized that she didn't enjoy it and didn't think it was worth her time to read. She put the book high on her bookshelf and started a different book she thought would be better. A few years later, this woman went on a blind date. She left the date really happy. This was a guy she thought she could spend a long time with and was looking forward to seeing him again. After the two had gone on many more dates and were getting to know each other really well, the man mentioned that he had once written a book. When she asked him about it, it turned out that the book he had written had been the one she had put down all those years ago. As soon as the woman got home, she found the book and read it cover to cover that night. And she LOVED it. The book made so much more sense and was so much more valuable to her because she knew the author and was falling in love with him.
Sometimes the Bible can be boring to read. It doesn't seem relevant to us and we can't help but think that it was written so long ago and that there is no way it can pertain to our lives anymore. But if we get to know God and start falling in love with HIm, we look at the Bible in a completely new light.
The Simple Truth: If you get to know and love God, the Bible can become the most interesting and inspiring book you've ever put your hands on.
Pray:
Lord, help me to draw closer to You and desire Your word and guidance. Draw me closer to You and show me how to get to know You better. Amen.
Peace, love & prayers -
K
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Real-Life Action Heroes
Verse of the Day:
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.
A few weeks ago, I asked my cousins what they wanted to be when they grew up. My 8 year old cousin replied he wanted to be a karate master. My 6 year old cousin replied she wanted to be a princess. When we were all younger, we wanted to be something absolutely great when we grew up, whether it was the President of the United States (yep, that's what I wanted to be) or an action hero on TV. In our young minds, the plans seemed perfect. Our parents probably told us we could be whatever we wanted to be, but deep down they knew we'd never be able to become something so outrageous.
When we grew up, somewhere along the line, reality sunk in. Somewhere along the line, we let ourselves be okay with being content. Where did that mentality of being anything we wanted to be go? When did we realize that we probably couldn't be supermodels or CIA agents? When did we stop believing we could become the impossible? I think God wants us to still have that mentality, that we can do whatever we want do to in Him. That doesn't mean life without problems, but it means lives overcoming problems. God wants to turn us into walking, talking, fearless, heroes for HIM.
The Simple Truth: God wants to turn us into real life action heroes that live fearless lives to praise Him.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that nothing is impossible. Help me to overcome my life problems by having a mentality of a 5 year old and thinking I can achieve anything in You. Help me to be your real-life action hero.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.
A few weeks ago, I asked my cousins what they wanted to be when they grew up. My 8 year old cousin replied he wanted to be a karate master. My 6 year old cousin replied she wanted to be a princess. When we were all younger, we wanted to be something absolutely great when we grew up, whether it was the President of the United States (yep, that's what I wanted to be) or an action hero on TV. In our young minds, the plans seemed perfect. Our parents probably told us we could be whatever we wanted to be, but deep down they knew we'd never be able to become something so outrageous.
When we grew up, somewhere along the line, reality sunk in. Somewhere along the line, we let ourselves be okay with being content. Where did that mentality of being anything we wanted to be go? When did we realize that we probably couldn't be supermodels or CIA agents? When did we stop believing we could become the impossible? I think God wants us to still have that mentality, that we can do whatever we want do to in Him. That doesn't mean life without problems, but it means lives overcoming problems. God wants to turn us into walking, talking, fearless, heroes for HIM.
The Simple Truth: God wants to turn us into real life action heroes that live fearless lives to praise Him.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that nothing is impossible. Help me to overcome my life problems by having a mentality of a 5 year old and thinking I can achieve anything in You. Help me to be your real-life action hero.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
Monday, April 11, 2011
Raising the Dead
Verse of the Day:
John 11:43-44
Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”
We know the Bible story about how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Jesus performed miracles, and this was just one of many. Sometimes, it is hard for us to relate to stories like these in the Bible because we don't see Jesus raising people from the dead every day. Sometimes it is hard to make a connection to daily life and to apply the stories to how you live.
Relating the story of Lazarus to our own lives. Think about a part of your life that seems, in a way, 'dead'. That might be your faith life, a relationship with someone you wish you were still in touch in, or falling behind on your school work. Jesus has the power to raise PEOPLE from the dead, but He is also there to raise these fallen parts of our lives and restore them. Ask Jesus to fill these holes in our lives. Easter time is just around the corner, and that is all about Jesus being RISEN! We gotta lay down these 'dead' parts of our lives for Jesus to raise, so we can rejoice with Him on Easter morning!
The Simple Truth: The story of Lazarus can be applied to our lives. Jesus can restore the 'dead' parts of our day to day routines.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that just as you raised Lazarus from the dead, you can also raise the dead parts of my life. Help me to turn to you and to lay my baggage at your feet.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
John 11:43-44
Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”
We know the Bible story about how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Jesus performed miracles, and this was just one of many. Sometimes, it is hard for us to relate to stories like these in the Bible because we don't see Jesus raising people from the dead every day. Sometimes it is hard to make a connection to daily life and to apply the stories to how you live.
Relating the story of Lazarus to our own lives. Think about a part of your life that seems, in a way, 'dead'. That might be your faith life, a relationship with someone you wish you were still in touch in, or falling behind on your school work. Jesus has the power to raise PEOPLE from the dead, but He is also there to raise these fallen parts of our lives and restore them. Ask Jesus to fill these holes in our lives. Easter time is just around the corner, and that is all about Jesus being RISEN! We gotta lay down these 'dead' parts of our lives for Jesus to raise, so we can rejoice with Him on Easter morning!
The Simple Truth: The story of Lazarus can be applied to our lives. Jesus can restore the 'dead' parts of our day to day routines.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that just as you raised Lazarus from the dead, you can also raise the dead parts of my life. Help me to turn to you and to lay my baggage at your feet.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Count Your Blessings
Verse of the Day:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Being a senior in high school is a really busy time. There is just a lot going on at school between plays and scholarships and concerts and banquets and practices and then again actually doing SCHOOL WORK. Some days can seem never ending. Some days, it seems as though my project for economy class is the biggest thing in the world. Some days, I don't even realize how good I truly have it, just for the simple things in my life. Things like being able to get a great education and having food to eat every day. Things like having great friends and a wonderful and supportive family.
What I'm getting to is that our school projects and concerts are so small in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the things in our daily lives that we forget to count our blessings and realize how much God has given us. I know between Kristy and I, we have done a lot of blogs about giving thanks to God, but I think it is so important. Think about the little things that are so vital to our daily lives that God has supplied for us and give Him thanks. Remember that all of these end-of-the-school-year events will soon pass, but God will remain.
The Simple Truth: Being busy can consume our lives, so much that we forget how much God has blessed us with.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that all of these things that take over my daily life are not as important as You. Thank you for all of the things you have given me. Help me to appreciate the little things in life. Help me to not be consumed by the craziness of my life. Amen.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Being a senior in high school is a really busy time. There is just a lot going on at school between plays and scholarships and concerts and banquets and practices and then again actually doing SCHOOL WORK. Some days can seem never ending. Some days, it seems as though my project for economy class is the biggest thing in the world. Some days, I don't even realize how good I truly have it, just for the simple things in my life. Things like being able to get a great education and having food to eat every day. Things like having great friends and a wonderful and supportive family.
What I'm getting to is that our school projects and concerts are so small in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the things in our daily lives that we forget to count our blessings and realize how much God has given us. I know between Kristy and I, we have done a lot of blogs about giving thanks to God, but I think it is so important. Think about the little things that are so vital to our daily lives that God has supplied for us and give Him thanks. Remember that all of these end-of-the-school-year events will soon pass, but God will remain.
The Simple Truth: Being busy can consume our lives, so much that we forget how much God has blessed us with.
Pray:
Lord, help me to realize that all of these things that take over my daily life are not as important as You. Thank you for all of the things you have given me. Help me to appreciate the little things in life. Help me to not be consumed by the craziness of my life. Amen.
Let your light shine.
-Lo
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