:) A tweaked product of a previous Draft.
Some say Jesus is a crutch, and I agree, the worlds defination of religion pretty much lines up with this idea. However, for me, Jesus is much more than ‘a crutch’. Jesus is my everything, my sustainace, my peace, my joy, He’s the very breath of life in me. I didn’t decide to turn to Jesus because I was depresed/down and needed God to give me some happiness, nor did I lean on Jesus because I needed help to properly run my life. No, Jesus found me in the pit where I was, and did a complete 360, from darkness to blinding light…no doubt about it. Jesus didnt ‘supply’ me with happiness, He gave me this unquenchable Joy that continues to bubble up, no matter what comes my way. Jesus is my everything:
My Joy
My peace
My redeemer
My sustainer
My passion
My Dad
My EVERYTHING
Jesus transformed me. I traded in the chains of this world, for the undeserved robes of Christ; The worries of this world, for the assurance and guidance of the creator of the universe. This is what Jesus does, this is who He is; not just some crutch to help in need, but The very One that makes it possible for us to exist.
Why I LOVE Valentines day.
I LOVE VALENTINES DAY. I do not love it because it’s a “overpriced consumer holiday” or ‘couples day’ as I’ve already heard/read over and over and over…No, I LOVE valentines day, because it is one of those days that people stop, and just love. Children call up their parents, husbands woo their wifes and vise versa, and friends remind each other of the value of friendship.Valentines day is like mothers or fathers day, except the loving can be focused on anyone. It’s like the love olympics, regardless of your relationship status you can also participate, and everyone is trying their best to outdo each other in this love game. I love it :)
Now the key is to keep the ‘love olympics’ constant all year round, not just on one designated love day. My challenge to you today ? Go out of your way to love, spend that extra time with your parents, help a random stranger, love with no strings attached. l
Let the love games begin !
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
1 John 4:9 
Mayonnaise Jar
The Mayonnaise Jar :
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and fills it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “YES”.
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - God, family,
children, health, friends, and favorite passions. Things, that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the things that matter like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else — the small stuff.” he said.
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are
important to you…” he told them.
“So… pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Worship with your family. Play with your children. Take your partner out to dinner. Spend time with good friends. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the dripping tap. Take care of the golf balls first — the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled and said, “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”
Saw this on Facebook, and had to share :)
Every moment you let go and let God take over, it will be an adventure. You never know what He is going to do. He changes horrible, shameful situations and makes them beautiful, full of grace and mercy. Even the most mundane occurrences can be most exciting. I dare to promise this because He is unfailing.
J’ai oublié :P
Came home today wet, cold, numb, and really frustrated with myself. This evening I set out on what was supposed to be a simple journey ending in a fun night of games and food in celebration of a friends birthday. I got to Heathfield road only to discover that 1. I had left my planner at home, which held the home address, and 2. My phone battery had died, so I couldn’t call anyone. I wandered around knocking on doors, hoping to see someone coming from/leaving the house; or magically find the right house…FAIL. I think I’ve probs tried everything (making lists, sticky notes, alarms), and nothing seems to work permanently. This is one Achilles heel I would give anything (okay not quite anything, but close to it) to get rid of. ughhhhhh.
On a different note, I got dinner cooked for me (Thank you Beth and Charis), and God is good.
G’Night :)
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