Interests:Did you know... "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved." (John 3:16-17) And did you know that you can receive Jesus Christ right now by faith through prayer? Prayer is just talking with God. Don't wait any longer. Do it now.
Pray this prayer: Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open my heart today and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life and make me the kind of person You want me to be.
Some theologians divide transgressions into "sins of the flesh" and "sins of the spirit." This means that some sins originate in our physical passions; others come from our "heart" or disposition. In the story of the prodigal son, the elder brother's attitude gives us an example of the latter.
We're inclined to single out the prodigal son as worse than his brother. But it's worth noting that when the story ends, the prodigal is restored, forgiven, and full of joy, while the elder brother stands outside and refuses to go in.
The stay-at-home son is more than background filler. He makes us think about the state of our heart, for sour moods create untold misery. Discontent, jealousy, bitterness, resentment, defensiveness, toughness, and ingratitude are the dispositions that ruin our marriages, wither our children, alienate our friends, and embitter every life-including our own.
Its easy to defend our bad moods and to slide into deception and hypocrisy. But we must guard our hearts against such destructive attitudes. When they arise, we need to confess them, let them go, and experience God's forgiveness.
Don't let your bad attitude cause you to lose out while others enter into joy. - David Roper
When anger lingers in our heart, It poisons all we think and do; When faith seeks ways to show God's love It keeps our spirit strong and true. - Dr. De Haan
Time... Where did you go? Why did you leave me here alone... Wait, don't go so fast I'm missing the moments as they pass
Now I've looked in the mirror And the world's getting clearer So wait for me, this... Time
I'm down... I'm down on my knees I'm begging for all your sympathy But you... (I'm just an illusion) You don't seem to care (I wish that I could) You humble people everywhere (I don't mean to hurt you)
I've looked in the mirror And the world's getting clearer I'll take what you give me Please know that I'm learning So wait for me, this... Time
I should've known better I shouldn't have wasted those days And after noons and mornings... I threw them all away
Now, this is my time And I'm gonna make this moment mine (I shouldn't have wasted those days)
I'll take what you give me Please know that I'm learning I've looked in the mirror My world's getting clearer So wait for me, this... Time
