It has been a couple of months since my last update with life and posting about my relationship with Christ. I honestly really did not have much to say to anyone who follows my blog or is associated with my life. I thought, if I really did not have much to say to God then why would I then say it on here. So, that’s where it is.
But as I wonder about who He is, I am reminded of who I am. Not the great, “I AM” , but the Kevin that grew up in Cumberland, MD – moved to Bedford, PA – morphed into some type of charismatic Christian, but then really is conservative. Bam! There you have it. Take that and run with it.
Until next time
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Your Love Keeps It Real
I reflect back on the month of October, but more like the past two months since my last in-depth post about my life. It is not so much my life specifically, but since my conversion into Christianity, I have added a relationship that seems well, like it will not go away.
I have thought about this past month and have probably said even more about it, to the people closest in my life. I can understand why some people do not continue their relationship with Christ. Actually living a Christian life is tough, let alone trying to rely on someone else’s power to be able to live that life. Individuals without Christ move into a more comfortable position with sin to survive just like the ineffective Christian. So, where does everyone end up anyway in all this mess?
I’ve tried to live the most biblical life possible. I have sinned against God and I have sinned against man and woman alike. It has never occurred to me until this past month that everyone does not believe that they sin against someone else, physically present in this atmosphere called Earth. I have sought wise counsel from people, invited specific people to speak into my life and tried to surround myself with Godly people to no avail. I do not think living a Christian lifestyle is difficult because it is Jesus who empowers my spirit with His Spirit, but it is mucho dificil to follow thy Bible with gold, but sometimes silver pages.
I have always thought since I started to attend church that it was a little hokey until the service started. You know people walking around not doing much, shaking the same hands, saying the same things week after week.
Yeah reminds me of work and not a family, but then where is my family? I have become disconnected with people in my life not intentionally, but unintentionally waiting for business to start. I recently was fumbling through my testimony with someone and they asked me a question if ‘my conversion changed my relationships with my family’. I thought for a second and said yes, but what it has done more impactful is to re-orient me to this world.
John 17
14-17
I have thought about this past month and have probably said even more about it, to the people closest in my life. I can understand why some people do not continue their relationship with Christ. Actually living a Christian life is tough, let alone trying to rely on someone else’s power to be able to live that life. Individuals without Christ move into a more comfortable position with sin to survive just like the ineffective Christian. So, where does everyone end up anyway in all this mess?
Well, without heaven or hell being the focal point of a destination,
is there a difference?
is there a difference?
I’ve tried to live the most biblical life possible. I have sinned against God and I have sinned against man and woman alike. It has never occurred to me until this past month that everyone does not believe that they sin against someone else, physically present in this atmosphere called Earth. I have sought wise counsel from people, invited specific people to speak into my life and tried to surround myself with Godly people to no avail. I do not think living a Christian lifestyle is difficult because it is Jesus who empowers my spirit with His Spirit, but it is mucho dificil to follow thy Bible with gold, but sometimes silver pages.
I have always thought since I started to attend church that it was a little hokey until the service started. You know people walking around not doing much, shaking the same hands, saying the same things week after week.
Proverbs 25:20
New International Version
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on soda,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Yeah reminds me of work and not a family, but then where is my family? I have become disconnected with people in my life not intentionally, but unintentionally waiting for business to start. I recently was fumbling through my testimony with someone and they asked me a question if ‘my conversion changed my relationships with my family’. I thought for a second and said yes, but what it has done more impactful is to re-orient me to this world.
I became not of this world, but in it. Then I started to see you in this world.
Which broke my heart, for if I could do something about it, I would.
John 17
14-17
NIV
14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.
17Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
Do you see me in this world?
Is there a difference between me and you?
What is the difference and will the difference matter?
Who would it matter to?
Who would it matter to?
As I have said before in my life,
“if this does not work out to be God then I will
find the smallest white church with
the hardest wooden pews and ride it out”.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Try This Again
As the hours tick away in this month, I am not sure what to say. I did have a couple of thoughts about possible posts about salvation, how far you can go away from go and something interestingly unique the Lord spoke to me about two weeks ago. In time, I am sure I will discuss them all, but for now it’ll just have to wait while He works them into my life more. Jesus Christ has been working on my heart over the past few months in a way that I allowed Him.
I never really thought anyone was ever watching my Christian life or the way I carry myself with work, family and friends until I started to talk with God. I asked Him if it was possible for your daily behavior to influence someone to Christ. To me, the answer is a quick and acceptable answer, NO.
God has bestowed many gifts to Jesus Christ and he has given the church the unity to use those instruments to further the Kingdom of God. It is my heart’s desire to continue to strive and use the gifts God has given me. I was once told about someone else’s difficult season currently in their life and thought…if it’s your season then does it have to be mine too.
I have come to a point where I am shocked if I ever hear someone reference Jesus about or regarding me. Have I lost that much Christ-likeness in my life over the past year? Have I not said His name enough?
I never really thought anyone was ever watching my Christian life or the way I carry myself with work, family and friends until I started to talk with God. I asked Him if it was possible for your daily behavior to influence someone to Christ. To me, the answer is a quick and acceptable answer, NO.
I have never seen anyone become a Christian, give their hearts to the Lord or be ‘saved’.
I have never seen anyone develop from “not going to church” to “going to church”.
I have never seen many things that are possible in a Christian life.
James 4
New International Version
1What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
I walked through my local church is past Sunday and
thought to myself as I randomly said ‘hi’ to people
…I have and am not living my life with the church, I’m just living my life in front of them…
God has bestowed many gifts to Jesus Christ and he has given the church the unity to use those instruments to further the Kingdom of God. It is my heart’s desire to continue to strive and use the gifts God has given me. I was once told about someone else’s difficult season currently in their life and thought…if it’s your season then does it have to be mine too.
I have come to a point where I am shocked if I ever hear someone reference Jesus about or regarding me. Have I lost that much Christ-likeness in my life over the past year? Have I not said His name enough?
Who knows where I go, but you cannot take my salvation away.
Ephesians 6:12
New International Version
12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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