“Lolo I will miss you so much man!…(insert more thoughts)… Thank you for introducing me to One Piece, love you! Keep in touch.”
If only I could show people how awesome Jesus and God is as well as I show others how awesome One Piece is…
First, I was excited about this Digital Media Institute program. A new program where I finally learn things that I actually enjoy.
Then my excitement was crushed under upon reading an email from a professor “You will not be passing this class.” I may no longer have a good academic standing and risks my chances in getting into DMI.
Why is it that God gives things and then take away? I cannot see it now. Why does he do this to me? I can’t understand why I must emotionally suffer right now.
Even though this is just a chapter in my life that God is using, I know God will ultimately use my story for His glory. Use it to bring others to know Him, use it to know how much God loves us. It sucks to suffer right now, but always having that reminder that God still loves me is the only thing that brings peace.
I just wish I’d been more prepared.
Whenever I am in a bad mood, the playfulness of others just makes it worse. My anger just overflows and I call them names in my head. I need you God. Help me love, even in times of trial
There will be conflicts in your life. Especially with your friend or girlfriend/boyfriend or husband/wife.
Here’s a scenario, let’s say my best friend ditched me so she could play…StarCraft, instead of having to go to Six Flags, which I was looking forward for the whole week! We planned and everything! (This is not a real situation that happened, just an example)
I would definitely be disappointed and start questioning, “Are we friends? Does she even consider me?” I would capitalize on the negative things about her. Stupid things like, “You know what, she didn’t get me anything for Christmas!” or “She farts and smells! Ugh!” or “I remember she didn’t come to my talent show, either!”
Soon, I am clouded with negativity and cannot see the good qualities of my friend. I am so blinded with these negative thoughts, that it’s hard to see why she was my good friend in the first place! Selfishness comes in and I start not caring about my friend anymore unless she apologizes! She wronged me! How can she do such a thing! blah blah blah!
“Love is patient, love is kind… It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
This verse cannot be emphasized enough. I kept many records of wrongs of my friend, I was self-seeking (not forgiving unless she came to me), I was angered quite easily. Basically, everything opposite of this verse I did!
Thankful for Christ to show me what love means. It would make me realize things like, “She gave me soup and medicine when I was sick.” or “She bought me chocolate on Valentine’s Day. My favorite!” or “She has a pretty smile whenever she laughs! So precious!”
These good qualities outweigh the bad ones by so much! It would be a shame to cut off a friendship just because of one negative thing. Remember to count your blessings. If you do, that could of negativity will soon clear up and allow you to appreciate what your friend for who he/she is.
Again, this story is not true. I like to use examples to help relate. :)
What is the opposite of love?
think about it…
think hard….
You might be thinking, “Duh, it’s hate!”
Well….it isn’t hate (although it may take that form).
The opposite of love is selfishness.
When a husband and wife are concerned only about their own individual desires, the stage is set for conflict.
The Bible gives us another way — the way of Christ. True love, it says, is self-giving, not self-seeking. True love puts the needs of others first. This is what Christ did when He left Heaven’s glory and came down to earth for us.
“Love is patient, love is kind… It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Motivation to continue computer science is low. How do I gather that motivation to do my best? I hate computer science soooo much! HOW HOW?!
Encouraging words from my brother Ariel Lee:
“do it as to the Lord
if you imagine yourself doing it as a personal service to Him, things are easier
even cleaning a pee and poo smelling basement for a sister in Christ becomes easier when I considered myself doing it as a personal gift to Him
for all He has done for me, I would do anything for Him”
Amen. so glad to have Ariel in my life…
There are many times in my life where I feared praying for something that I know would help me out (prayer for public speaking skills, prayer for talking about the gospel with a friend, prayer for that awkward talk I need to do), but those are the times where I feel uncomfortable about.
When I was praying to God to give me public speaking skills, I stopped in the middle and thought, “Oh my goodness…No… NO I can’t do it! I definitely can’t speak in front of 50 people today! NO!” That fear has overcame my prayer before I could finish it! I didn’t allow God to speak in and through me and instead, let myself do the talking. It was bad (and awkward). We definitely need to finish our whole prayer and let God overcome that fear, cause he’s stronger and better than our fear! And in our prayer, have more of God, less of ourselves.
Let Go, and Let God!
He must increase, but I must decrease. ~John 3:30
Pastor Art: hey loren,
how are you? hey, are you going to anthology? if not, wanna have lunch this coming friday? maybe around 11:45 am? let me know. thanks.
Me: yeah sure!
Pastor Art: great! i’ll be in the union the whole time on friday. tim and i will be having that bible study gathering at 9 am. will you be able to make that?
Would you like to grow weak? It’s not difficult, you know; all you have to do is sto eating and exercising. And yet no one in their right mind would willingly do this.
Why, then, do we fail to see the connection between the weakness of our faith and our lack of spiritual food and exercise? Faith doesn’t grow automatically; it requires spiritual “food” for its nourishment. It also requires exercise—seeing God work as we put it into action. And if we don’t feed and exercise our souls, we shouldn’t be surprised when our faith grows weaker and weaker.
“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ” ~ Romans 10:17
Another encouraging note I have from my daily devo. :)
