Blame

It really bothers me when people are quick to blame God for all the bad things in this world. These people don’t know the truth. Because if they did they wouldn’t say such things.
An a acquaintance of mine is blaming God for a little boy loosing his battle to cancer. Yes it is very sad that this 6 year old boy has died. But if they knew anything about God they would know that he would be sadden by this too, yet at the same time they would rejoice, because this child would be resurrected when the time comes.
So if you know about something how about you go out and learn more about it rather than basing your information on hearsay.

 

Exercise

I have been reading “Daily steps for God Chicks” by Holly Wagner for what feels like for ever.  It’s a 90 day devotional, but it’s definitely taken me longer than 90 days to read (as I haven’t been reading it every day, only every few days, and when I do it’s still only the daily lesson).

However I have been making some progress with it and my spiritual journey, and things have started to fall into place.
It’s funny because the daily step (for day 43) was “Go to church this week looking for a person whom you are suppose to encourage”. Well I hadn’t been to church for a while (been caught up with other things. So I went on Sunday because I could.  I got a lot out of it, and I was just on a roll with my answers.  At the end of the meeting, quite a few people came up to me and said “they were really good responses”. So it clearly shows that my thoughts are encouraging.  That’s encouraging for me to keep going.
And that flowed perfectly into day 44. Why? Well listen to this: “7 Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God-no spiritual flabbiness, please!8 Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8
We can read the bible as much as we like, but what is the point of learning something if you are not going to put it into practice.
If an athlete wants to get better then they have to train.  They might need a couch for advice and for encouragement. And we all need encouragement, but WE need to put the effort in.  If we want to get better at something then we have to practice it. This applies to anything.
This applies to me as I have been trying to loose those last few kilo’s, and for the past month I have been tracking what I’ve been eating, but I have also been increasing my exercise.  Things have become a lot clearer for me in many ways, physically and spiritually and getting the results.

So exercise, for your mind and for your body, and you will see results, ONLY if you are persist with it and you “Bring it”.

 

Shield

When the Romans went into battle they had a lot of protective gear. A helmet, breastplate, shield and a sword. Although we don’t need to have a physical armor we still need to have a spiritual one.
Ephesians 6:16 says “in addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil ones.”
We will always need gods spiritual protection because even with our (spiritual) armor we are still going to get hit. It might not hurt us but we will still see the effects that it has.
And let me tell you it’s hard work! And goodness knows we will have tough moments (like for me tonight) but having that shield does help.

Remember that Satan will stop at nothing. He taunted Jesus for days when be was out in the wilderness. But did he give in? No. And neither should we. Because when it’s hard it’s worth it in the end.

Amen.

 

Unraveling

My ex is an ex for a reason. I am a lot happy without him in my life. He is better at seeing the kids, they enjoy it, especially little miss. However it doesn’t stop me from noticing that his world is unraveling bit by bit. He is spiraling out of control and there is nothing that I or the ones that love him (like his family) can do about it. Why? Because he doesn’t think he has a problem, he thinks everyone else has the problem. And you can help someone who doesn’t want help. It’s possible that he knows he needs help, but he is he type of person that never admits defeat. Which is sad really.

So I pray that he gets the help that he deserves and needs and that he makes up for his wrongs. I want him to realize that he needs to do this for himself. He can’t go on living like this. So give the help he needs.

 

Power of Pray

I’ve said it before, I’m not very good at the structure of a pray, but I am getting better. The main thing is that I am doing it.
But what amazes me it that it does increase your faith.  I asked for help and I got it. So never under estimate the power of pray.  God will help you if you simple ask.

 

Relationships

Matter. Despite what people think, relationships do matter, well the good ones at least.

We have all had “Toxic” relationships. Weather they have been a friend, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend etc. You know, the relationships where you are in because you want it for all the wrong reasons. The relationships which belittle you not make you stronger.
Some relationships break down.  I have had broken relationships. But instead of dwelling of what could have been, turn it around, grow from your experience.  Broken relationships can cause a lot of problems, and friction, and bad energy, and then they can turn toxic.
So get out of those relationships, and pour all your energy on the “Sunshine” good relationships.  (I couldn’t think of of a better word, so I’m using Sunny Mummy.)
Relate to people.  We aren’t going to relate to everyone, and we aren’t going to like everyone but we all need at least one intimate relationship. The type of relationship that we share and give apart of ourselves.
No one wants to be alone.  (Yes some people choose this, but have you noticed they because disconnected with everyone?) We all want to feel wanted and love. It gives us balance in life.
A healthy relationship brings out happiness, confidence, reassurance, inner peace, love, affection, honesty and trust.  And we all want that, and as I said we all need that.

So look at the good in people, and not the bad. If you can’t find anything nice to say, then don’t say it. It’s not worth it.  We all have said things in haste, and we have all said things that we wish we could take back.  But a true friend will always forgive, and forgive yourself. You are not perfect, I’m not perfect.  I have flaws and so do you. But I do know what I’m good at, so I focus on that.

Ok so the point to this post? Harness your good relationships.  When you build others up, they will build you up.  And you will learn who your true friends are. Which reminds me, I read in a book once that if you call up friends at 2am in the morning and ask them who take you to the airport. Those that say yes, are friends that will be with you through thick and thin.

 

Within a Dream

The last couple of days my dreams have been different from what they usually are. I have noticed they have been about love and passion (and I’m not talking about the sexual kind).
These dreams have been different because they have not been about wanting or yearning for it. And then waking up wanting to be in love with someone, or wanting to be with someone. It has been different because 1. I haven’t woken up feeling this way. If anything I feel more at peace, more rested. This love that I have been dreaming about is passionate, it’s never ending, it’s solid, it’s grounded, and it’s united. United with me. I feel like me, and no one else. And that is what is different. I’m not pretending to be something I am not.

I’m not the same person that I use to be. Which is a good thing. I know that one day I will get married again, and when I do it will be this type of love, and it will be forever and it will be just right.

 

Pray

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

It’s hard not to be anxious. There are so many things to worry about.  Each day does get easier to talk to God. Well I have found that it has been.
I’ve never been good a pray, I’m still not that good at it, but I’m getting there.  Every time I do pray it does get easier, and a lot more structured.
I find I become more centred when I pray.  It gives me something to focus on, and I can feel my worries melt away.  They still might be there, but they are not intense, because I know that God is looking out for me.

He will ALWAYS look out for you, but you need to help him too. Most people love to take take take, and they don’t think about giving. And as Jesus says, it is better to give than to receive.  One of the best feelings in the world is to see someone receive a gift from you, for NO reason.  They are the best gifts.
So think of Pray as a gift, because when you pray, you are getting the best gift, the Holy Spirit, a almighty gift from God.

Amen

 

Rules.

People don’t play by the rules.  Most people don’t like rules.  But rules have their place, and they are their for a reason.  Most people like to disregard the rules completely and they wonder why their life is topsy turvy.

But if we play by Gods rules he will protect us and give us everything that we need.

I might not have a lot, but I’m happy with but I’ve got, and I’m happy to dream.

So play by the rules and be blessed.

 

Amen

 

All that you are

I first heard this song while driving my car.  I was listening to Light FM, which is a Christian radio station in Melbourne. I instantly recognised it as the Goo Goo Dolls. Once I got back to my parents house I found out the song is featured on the Transformers 3 soundtrack.

So I ended up buying the song, cause I didn’t see the point of buying the entire soundtrack for one song.

After listening to the song a couple of times, I realised that the words were really powerful, and I just had to share it.

If you think about the song Christianly you can see it as an inspiration from God.