A Beautiful Day
It's gorgeous outside. Surprisingly it's not too terribly cold either. I am seriously considering walking to church one last time before the cold grows too intense.
If you all could be praying for me this week I would greatly appreciate it. I am about to begin the hardest school week that I have faced in my lifetime. I have in a brief summary 3 research papers due, two Physics tests, amongst many other odd assorted school items great and small. I will be depending greatly on coffee and prayer. Prayer being by far the more powerful and substantial source of comfort, but still coffee is an essential element to my life well lived.
Alright, have a marvelous evening of worship. I will. Enjoy the week and serve God with everything in you. Life's beautiful, and He never said we won't face trials, in fact quite the opposite.
Something that needed said
What is it, this love that Jesus speaks of, and commands us to have for eachother?
LOVEbears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
I Corinthians 13:7 (another one of my favoritest verses in all of Scripture.)
So the next time you say "I love you" that is what you are saying. It's powerful stuff this love of God. It's powerful in a almost scary kind of way, but even more awesome kind of way.
Love
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be My disciples.
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you.
Abide in My love.
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."
John 15:7-10
Now read it again, and hear His voice... it's one of my very favorite passages in Scripture because it's full of hope and joy, with a promise and a challenge. Christ is lovely.
Amazing
A horrific scream wells up from the baby’s little lungs. Dense detergent soap has soaked into her eyes and immediately her small fists rub the slimy eye lids, but to avail. It’s a moments like this that the first thing I think is and than instinctively say is, “MOM!” She comes rushing into the bathroom where I had started the tub water. In her calm and precise way she took the fighting child and began to flush her eyes with water. In less than minutes the scene had quite transformed. Mom had a subdued Keziah rapped in a towel drinking a glass of warm milk. It was not a terribly altering experience. I mean the baby’s fine, but I have been troubled by this thought:
“Who will I call when I am the mom?” Yeah, I know it’s a long ways off and why think about it now, right? Well when I begin to think of the countless upon uncounted times that I have yelled at the top of my lungs “MOM!” Or in low sickly tones cried “Mom…” Or in utter ignorance and confusion called “Mom?!” It won’t be long when I won’t be able to shout Mom with any result. It won’t be much longer still when I’ll hear someone yell “MOM” and I will be the one that is supposed to answer with gentle and controlled wisdom. *Shakes head* wow.
The point is Mom’s are amazing. I am only beginning to understand that. I know when I am a Mom I will appreciate my Mom on a whole new sphere. Anyways that’s a little realization of reality I guess. Just thought I would encourage us all honor the amazing moms we all have.
Cheers, to Moms. *Raises glass and hears little tink twenk clink*
A Thought...
Think of this:
"A man dressed in black with a creepy mask pulled over his face invades your secluded area of study. He looks around, pulls a gun out of his pocket and whispers in your ear, "Do you believe in Christ Jesus, the Son of God?" As he waits for your response He lifts the gun to your neck and screams with a curse in his voice. "Claim His name and die fool?!" What do you say?
Think of this:
"17 soldiers interrupt your morning church service. Some block all exits and others file up to the pulpit and proclaim with wicked authority, "Those who love life can go home, but those of you who love Christ will be tortured to death. You can leave the building peaceably if you disown the God you say is worth dying for." As they drag you away they beat your head with thick metal rods. It would only take one word of denial and you would be free. What do you do?
Through out the ages Christians have been faced with these choices. With the blessed freedom America has to offer, we know so very little of the reality of martyrdom. What would I do if I knew going to church risked my life? What would I say if the gun was held to my head? It's good to recall how easily our comfort could be taken away. It isn't am impossibility that, in our lifetime we are faced with these kinds of options. Also, as we are reminded of the cruelty of this world, we should remember the thousands of brothers and sisters we have around the earth who are suffering so much for His sake. We must pray for them. We must find ways to encourage their hearts as they sacrifice their very lives for His Kingdom purpose. Let us not forget that God is worth dying for, and how much He is worth living for.
hello
I have to say hi, and than goodbye.
Yeah so tomorrow I am going to be gone from like nine until like... four. Yeah, it's crazy. Than tomorrow night I have abosultly nothing going. It's wonderful. Thanks for playing the game, those of you who did. Have a good life.
ready to write
As many of you know, this evening is going to be packed full of writing. Tomorrow is writing class and ENG 101, and needless to say I have many assignments. The good thing is I am ready to write. I worked out, took a shower, and slipped into something comfy and workable. I have my glasses on, and my tummy is full. It can be stated then, that I am ready to write. I do have a bit more reading to do on a few subjects but I have already begun that.
Anyways, Margaret's idea of a couple weeks ago was to write an... acronym for the person's name that last commented. Naturally that is easier said than done, because you all don't know each other as well as you know me. That shouldn't hinder you from commenting. Perhaps if you don't want to do there name seriously, do it in jest. I mean that say Jeremiah comments, and I don't have the energy to think of true nice things to say, let's agree to this:
Just
Ease
Right
En
My
Ideal
Armadillo
Huffed
Now on a more serious note I could say:
Joyful
Energetic
Realistic
Earnest
Mindful
Irresistibly
Arrogant
Human
Ok so that wasn't excellent either, but you get the point. Also, feel more than free to comment things that have nothing to do with the game.
sunrise
Good morning all. I witnessed the sunrise this day. I actually roused myself from beautiful slumber at five this morning. *big smile* It's good for me. I have a Physics test in an hour so this won't be long post, but I had to get up because I had homework to finish. For once, I allowed myself to go to sleep around midnight. I can do that if I have the will power to wake up in the morning. The few times I tried this method last year I would turn off my alarm and go back to sleep, which resulted in unfinished homework, and a miserable self. Today was different.
I have started like eight different poems in the last month, but haven't finished one of them. I hope I can get over my mind block, because I like posting poetry on my blog.
Mr. Pulliam's writing class is tomorrow, so I have writing to do when I get home from class. *big smile* It's good for me. Actually, I may end up posting one or two of my papers just for fun. The rule would be that all comments be contructive, and not too critical.
Ok have a good day. Squeeze your eyes shut tight, grin super big, and think of nine reasons why you should be excited to be alive! It puts me in a better mood at least.
A Promise
"I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 17:33 [said Jesus to His disciples before His death.]
This morning, remember that Jesus Christ says this to you. He takes you in His arms, and wispers that you will suffer many triulations. Then He looks you in the eyes and says, "But take heart; I have overcome the world." To hear Jesus say this to me was the most comforting thing this morning. I needed this promise. We all do, and it's beautiful.
I had a packed weekend. We traveled to Elkhart to unpack the Magill's truck and help the church out with some painting and such. I had a good time, but we were all worn out by the time we got home. I slept well last night.
This next week is going to be full of tasks and tribulations. I will uphold you all in prayer as you seek to "run the race that is set before you." Life is short, and who knows maybe Jesus will come back today?!
I will leave you with a Proverb of the day, and hope that you read this and are encouraged and inspired:
"He who covers an offence seeks love, but one who repeats a matter separates close friends."
Proverbs 17:9
Coffee, red pants, and many words to read
Hello dear friends of mine. I have been drinking my morning coffee, sitting in my red pants. I am surrounded with stacks of books to study. It's ok, I don't have a class today, but I have many things to finish up before tomorrow. We are doing a research paper on
The Tale of Two Cities, yeah our thesis statement is due tomorrow, and I have some reading to do. In Worldviews we are reading
Sophie's World. I enjoy the book, so I am not going through torture this week, just unbearablely but enjoyable reading.
I was thinking about how great this weekend is going to be. For those of you who know what Fall Ministry is, that's what we will be doing this week. I am excited. I hope that all the teams get along really well and get a whole bunch done.
Ok well there isn't much more to say. I mean, I always have things to say, but most of them aren't of any importance. I do have a few things to share, they
are very important, so listen well.
"A wise sone hearst his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke." Pro. 13:1
"Hope deferred maeks the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life." Pro. 13:12
"Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof will is honored." Pro. 13:18
"A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abonination to fools." Pro. 13:19
[I really like this one.]
As you can see I had trouble picking a Proverb of the day, so there are several. Be kind and gracious to all that you come in contact with today.
"The Kingdom Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." Matt. 13:44
hello
Well life goes on, much as it has this past age. Full of comings and goings... ok I can't remember much more of that quote of the movie. In less than a month I will have my license which is like the best news worth sharing at the moment. Yesterday was my 5/12th birthday. I don't think anyone remembered, but that is ok.
I have a packed day, and I sure most of you do also. Keep in mind all the things that you believe, and "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
Smile, for no reason other than that the joy of the Lord abounds from your spirit.
Life
*Dreamy huge smile*
Hello,
My name is Rebekah and I love living. For the past several months (and longer actually if you really think about it,) I have been rather upset with the reality of my life. It's true, to my shame I have complained and sighed over how much work and struggle was required of my life. It's not that way right now. God is faithful to His people.
*Another huge dreamy smile* I am just excited about His plans. He has so many good things worked out for us, and if we, if
I am willing to sacrifice my desires and preferences to His will, life will be beautiful in ways I can't imagine.
This week is not going to be easy, but who said it would be?! I am living for God, and that should be evident by the quality of my work, the smile on my face, and the kindess of my actions. Alissa and I were just talking about how dependant a "good day" is on attitude not circumstance. Honestly, the difference between good days and bad days can be nothing at all other than my heart attitude. It makes all the difference in the world.
Hi, my name is Rebekah and I am a daughter of the King!
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mrecy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith-more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire-may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not seen Him now, you believe in Him, and rejoice with a joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
I Peter 1:3-9
May grace and peace be multiplied to you,
Rebekah
quickly
Hello,
Our computer was not working last night. I mean, I could write on Microsoft Word, but the net was down. It was actually down all day so I got no email, no blogs, no nothing. Anyways, I am sorry that haven't been saying nice things about people, and that I haven't replied to any emails recently.
I have a bunch of papers to get done this morning. Bye.
something kind
I don't know about you, but I really need some encouragment. I thought that we could fix that by doing a rerun of one of my favorite past times: the rule that every commentor has to say something nice about the guy before him. It's not hard, and you can write things about other people or other things, just that one rule must be fulfilled.
It's a going to be a late night, and I am going to get many things accomplished. I hope that, whoever you are reading this, life is going well. If it's not, draw strength from the power of the Spirit. Sometimes it helps to close your weary eyes and just take in some air. We are strangers in the land it's not wonder we suffer from sleep disorders. God is faithful.
not too long ago...
I recently wrote about my sister Beth. She is getting surgery done tomorrow. Please pray for her. Her and my parents will be gone all day, and if all goes well she should be home sometime in the afternoon. Beth is a bit nervous, and extra excited. I love her, and I just want her to know that she's up there with the top twelve people in my life *teasing smile.*
God is faithful to me and my family. We have been waiting for the insurance to cover this for a long time, and now they are. He's an awesome God with awesome plans in mind. I thank Him for caring for my little sister in this special way. I know that her life will work together for good, because she loves Him.
I've got some school to do. Live and love well.
another week has begun
The day set aside for worship is at an end. Another week has begun. It's going to be a good week. There are lots of things going on in our house this week. The biggest thing is that my little beautiful sister Beth is having her ear surgery done. That's on Tuesday. We are upholding her in prayer. It's exciting and sorta scary.
I have a whole bunch of school. I know that I say that every week, but it is as true as it ever was. We have Mr. P's writing class and a Physics test and... a whole bunch of other school to do.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I don't promise to post a lot this week. I get in these "posting moods" when I like post a lot. Then I sorta get out of them, and don't really care to write things that the whole world could read.
James just gave an excellent sermon on patience. I was convicted. I'm basically not very "long-suffering" type a person.
Ok so I have a bunch of school to do. I will chat later... perhaps. =)
