Today, I am most thankful for the gift of God's forgiveness. To me, it is the most beautiful and fundamental truth in the entire Bible. It is why Jesus went to the cross. And it is why we are all here today. It is hard to even comprehend the type of love God has for us, that He would send His beloved and only Son to the Earth to die in our place for our sins so that we never have to be separated from God in this life or on the other side. Thank you for Your indescribable faithfulness, mercy, grace and love God! No matter how many times I get it wrong and fail You, You have always been there, right beside me, to pick me up again.
I am also thankful for the many talented Christian artists who are able to convey the amazing promises of God through their music. The worship, ministry and comfort provided by their words is truly a blessing.
Love this song!
"Forgiven" by Sanctus Real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVjKrmvYYQ
Well the past is playing with my head
And failure knocks me down again
I’m reminded of the wrong
That I have said and done
And that devil just wont let me forget
In this life
I know what I’ve been
But here in Your arms
I know what I am
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
And I don’t have to carry
The weight of who I’ve been
Cause I’m forgiven
My mistakes are running through my mind
And I relive my days, in the middle of the night
And I struggle with my pain, and wrestle with my pride
Sometimes I feel alone, and I cry
In this life
I know what I’ve been
But here in Your arms
I know what I am
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
And I don’t have to carry
The weight of who I’ve been
Cause I’m forgiven
When I don't fit in and I don’t feel like I belong anywhere
When I don’t measure up to much in this life
Oh, I’m a treasure in the arms of Christ ‘cause
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
And I don’t have to carry
The weight of who I’ve been
Cause I’m forgiven
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Hills! The City! Tonight, people!
I know, I know. I may be judged harshly by some for my impending excitement over the season premieres of these ridiculous shows. But I don't really care. I try my best to evade reality at all costs, and ironically, that is easily accomplished by watching these two "reality" shows. Ha.
The Hills (Season 5) Trailer: "The journey's coming to an end, but the drama's not over yet! The final season of 'The Hills' premieres Tuesday, April 27 at 10/9c."
The Hills (Season 5) Trailer: "The journey's coming to an end, but the drama's not over yet! The final season of 'The Hills' premieres Tuesday, April 27 at 10/9c."
Friday, April 23, 2010
God is faithful 24/7...and it is great to be reminded!
David Wilkerson Today
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010
THE WAY UP
I have known of great Christians who have experienced a trial so dark and deep that life itself seemed almost not worth living. In his very darkest hour, Jeremiah discovered a glorious truth that brought new hope and assurance to his mind. It was something he already knew about God, but it didn't touch his soul until he came to the end of himself. He discovered that at the very bottom, God was there! The farther down he went, the more God was to be discovered. God was not to be discovered up there in some blissful soaring into untroubled skies, but in the shadows of grief and despair. When Jeremiah hit bottom, he bumped into God! He fell hard against the faithfulness of a compassionate God. Listen to his discovery:
"God is a God of compassion...his compassions for me cannot fail.... They are new every morning...great is his faithfulness..." (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Little by little, Jeremiah came to realize great truths that can only be discovered by those who are down.
1. When I am at the very lowest point; when troubles flow over my heart like water, and I say, "I am cut off," God draws near and whispers, "Do not fear!" (Lamentations 3:54-57).
2. When God seems to have "covered himself with a cloud, so that my prayers could not pass through," he will still see my oppression and will “judge my case” (Lamentations 3:44, 59).
3. If the Lord allows grief and sorrow, he will at the same time uphold me with abundant compassion and love (Lamentations 3:32).
4. God is not against me, trying to crush me under his foot when I'm down like a prisoner in trouble (Lamentations 3:34).
5. God is not trying to sabotage any of my plans; he is not causing my confusion; he is not working against me (Lamentations 3:35-36).
6. Even in my despair and bitterness, when I hated to face a new day, his compassion failed not. His mercies were waiting for me, new each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
7. Because God is always faithful, he will not cast me off. He will do right by me and save me (Lamentations 3:25-26).
8. When I am at my lowest, I have nowhere to turn but to God, so I will lift up my heart and my hands, and thank him for his faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:40-41).
9. Being down has spent my strength and hope. I am left empty and humbled, so now I depend totally on his mercies! (Lamentations 3:18, 20-22).
Read this devotion online: http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/8230
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010
THE WAY UP
I have known of great Christians who have experienced a trial so dark and deep that life itself seemed almost not worth living. In his very darkest hour, Jeremiah discovered a glorious truth that brought new hope and assurance to his mind. It was something he already knew about God, but it didn't touch his soul until he came to the end of himself. He discovered that at the very bottom, God was there! The farther down he went, the more God was to be discovered. God was not to be discovered up there in some blissful soaring into untroubled skies, but in the shadows of grief and despair. When Jeremiah hit bottom, he bumped into God! He fell hard against the faithfulness of a compassionate God. Listen to his discovery:
"God is a God of compassion...his compassions for me cannot fail.... They are new every morning...great is his faithfulness..." (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Little by little, Jeremiah came to realize great truths that can only be discovered by those who are down.
1. When I am at the very lowest point; when troubles flow over my heart like water, and I say, "I am cut off," God draws near and whispers, "Do not fear!" (Lamentations 3:54-57).
2. When God seems to have "covered himself with a cloud, so that my prayers could not pass through," he will still see my oppression and will “judge my case” (Lamentations 3:44, 59).
3. If the Lord allows grief and sorrow, he will at the same time uphold me with abundant compassion and love (Lamentations 3:32).
4. God is not against me, trying to crush me under his foot when I'm down like a prisoner in trouble (Lamentations 3:34).
5. God is not trying to sabotage any of my plans; he is not causing my confusion; he is not working against me (Lamentations 3:35-36).
6. Even in my despair and bitterness, when I hated to face a new day, his compassion failed not. His mercies were waiting for me, new each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
7. Because God is always faithful, he will not cast me off. He will do right by me and save me (Lamentations 3:25-26).
8. When I am at my lowest, I have nowhere to turn but to God, so I will lift up my heart and my hands, and thank him for his faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:40-41).
9. Being down has spent my strength and hope. I am left empty and humbled, so now I depend totally on his mercies! (Lamentations 3:18, 20-22).
Read this devotion online: http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/8230
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mr. Softee Goes to China!
It was only a matter of time before the awesomeness of my beloved conehead would burst out the seams of NYC and go on a mission trip to a foreign land to serve people in desperate need of quality ice cream. Mr. Softee is so benevolent like that. Gotta give the shout out to Mrs. Kelly Gorra for passing along the best and most heartwarming news I've heard in a while!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/15/nyregion/15softee.html?pagewanted=1&ref=nyregion&src=me
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/15/nyregion/15softee.html?pagewanted=1&ref=nyregion&src=me
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