Discipline is so hard, yet rewarding when accomplished. Discipline can be displayed in several capacities. Discipline takes a lot. But why is it so hard to maintain? Discipline requires effort, character, and dedication.
I have tried and failed to get myself. To play the guitar for 15 minutes a day. So many projects on hold. At first, I always, thought it would be cool to have a blog. But when you have a blog, you need to blog. It takes discipline, to write on a consistent basis. Discipline takes heart and upping your level of audacity and initiative.
I have several projects on hold. I want to train to run a marathon. To start reading more. I have slumped in my reading. Thanks to summer vacation. I also want to study abroad in Costa Rica. But the paperwork and money has gotten a bit overwhelming. Anyways, I will try and fail again. But if, the discipline is maintained. Well the result will be different.
Living proof would be the blog, right?
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Lacking Material
I don't think its writer's block. But lately I have had difficulty. Finding stuff to put on my blog. So to the readers out there. Do you have any suggestions? Or helpful ideas? I'm sure something will come up. Until then, my mind will ponder. What I will put up next. Thanks and happy blogging.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Lee: Text of Encouragement and Truth
Last summer I worked at Goodwill. The experience was a humbling one. I was mixed up, with convicted felons, to trouble teens, and the typical stereotype that is given to people who are like that. I saw, heard, and learned a lot.
What I learned is they are the most considerate people I've met. Not to discount all the others, who are. But I came in being very skeptical. I came out humbled. During my 5 month stint. I met a man named Lee. Lee had just came out of jail for the 5th time. He also just received Christ into his life. I became good friends with this man.
Lee texts me everyday a bible verse, or words of encouragement. We've been able to keep in touch. Most of the time his text help, me a lot. Because I lose focus, so easily sometimes. Today he text, me at 6:00 in the morning. I clicked the phone and dropped it. But when I woke up. I read the text.
Psalm 37:4 4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Sure most of us, have heard the verse. But Jose needed to be text that verse today.
Thanks, Lee for the text.
May we all delight ourselves in the Lord!
What I learned is they are the most considerate people I've met. Not to discount all the others, who are. But I came in being very skeptical. I came out humbled. During my 5 month stint. I met a man named Lee. Lee had just came out of jail for the 5th time. He also just received Christ into his life. I became good friends with this man.
Lee texts me everyday a bible verse, or words of encouragement. We've been able to keep in touch. Most of the time his text help, me a lot. Because I lose focus, so easily sometimes. Today he text, me at 6:00 in the morning. I clicked the phone and dropped it. But when I woke up. I read the text.
Psalm 37:4 4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Sure most of us, have heard the verse. But Jose needed to be text that verse today.
Thanks, Lee for the text.
May we all delight ourselves in the Lord!
Friday, May 8, 2009
C.O.B
I'm officially, on summer break. I'm very excited and ready for summer. Or, so I think. This summer has a lot in store for me. I will be traveling a lot and seeing new things.
First I will be flying to Portland Oregon. To attend my cousin's wedding. From their my family and I will be go to Vancouver, Canada and check out the sites. I come back to San Antonio for two weeks.
Then I fly out to Tokyo, Japan for a mission trip. I will be on one of many treks, spreading the Word of God. I will be in Japan for two weeks.
Lastly, I come back from Japan. I'm in San Antonio for 4 days. Panama, here I come! I leave for Panama on a mission trip. One in which I'm second in command. My mom being the boss. My brother and sister are going.
Why do, I tell you all this? Well, I'm excited, very excited. But the most important part, will be in the growth. After much prayer and wisdom seeking. I know this summer is for growth. I know God, has blessed me, with opportunity.
But this summer started last summer. When I had a gut check couple of weeks. Then I came across a little acronym, that I had received from Perspectives. Perspectives is a class for people interested in the misson field. The last day the speaker gave us the acronym.
I have called it the COB.
C- Clarity
O- Opportunity
B- Boldness
You pray, and take time. To allow God to work through you. One doesn't work without the other. You must be serious in this process. To be real honest, with yourself. The COB works differently for others. The process may not spell COB. But it works, when you know nothing. Imagine that.
This acronym is very useful and allows you. To sit down and listen to God, on his time. I have learned a lot since last summer. I know, I'm not perfect, if anything I'm far from it. But I know this summer will be life changing to say the least. And that excites me.
Not to us
But to your Name be the glory.
First I will be flying to Portland Oregon. To attend my cousin's wedding. From their my family and I will be go to Vancouver, Canada and check out the sites. I come back to San Antonio for two weeks.
Then I fly out to Tokyo, Japan for a mission trip. I will be on one of many treks, spreading the Word of God. I will be in Japan for two weeks.
Lastly, I come back from Japan. I'm in San Antonio for 4 days. Panama, here I come! I leave for Panama on a mission trip. One in which I'm second in command. My mom being the boss. My brother and sister are going.
Why do, I tell you all this? Well, I'm excited, very excited. But the most important part, will be in the growth. After much prayer and wisdom seeking. I know this summer is for growth. I know God, has blessed me, with opportunity.
But this summer started last summer. When I had a gut check couple of weeks. Then I came across a little acronym, that I had received from Perspectives. Perspectives is a class for people interested in the misson field. The last day the speaker gave us the acronym.
I have called it the COB.
C- Clarity
O- Opportunity
B- Boldness
You pray, and take time. To allow God to work through you. One doesn't work without the other. You must be serious in this process. To be real honest, with yourself. The COB works differently for others. The process may not spell COB. But it works, when you know nothing. Imagine that.
This acronym is very useful and allows you. To sit down and listen to God, on his time. I have learned a lot since last summer. I know, I'm not perfect, if anything I'm far from it. But I know this summer will be life changing to say the least. And that excites me.
Not to us
But to your Name be the glory.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Wilderness
On Sunday, I was reminded. That God yanks, us out of certain things. Not to make our lives miserable, or for us to feel unworthy. But to protect us. Sure, it's hard to swallow at the time. But everytime, God has yanked me, out of something.
I look back on it and simply thank him. He yanked me out, with good reason. Spiritually I was not ready, or it wasn't his timing yet. Whatever the case maybe. God is well intended in the wilderness.
I pray that we allow God to mold us.
That when we are in the wilderness its
only preparation for our destiny. For
our Father's work.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Gut Check
This post is really for those individuals. Who have yet, to come to terms, with what they are doing. For those, who think they are at a crossroads, in their walk with Christ. That something is on the brink of dramatically changing.
Our walk with Christ takes turn after turn. The walk of walks is one that builds several characteristics, that last. But there comes a point when, you must conduct a "gut check". To confront God with your, sin, doubt, and with your imperfections. The "gut check" is realizing what your doing, is wrong. Flipside, you need to change something in your life. You need to let go of something from the past. Whatever it maybe, it will be difficult.
Gut checking is hard. It always allows vulnerability into the picture. When you confront God, honestly, and you simply do business with God. I know at times. I have tried to shy away from this confrontation. But its imperative to our growth in Christ. It doesn't need to happen all the time.
But their comes a point in time. When we need a check on how we are doing. I know, at least for me. I can get lost in the cycle of life. In the midst of that, forget how my walk is doing. The sin piles up, and so does your distance with your Father.
There is no one that is perfect. That's a given. But when we get out of the loop. Of what out true purpose is on this earth. It can be a dangerous game. When we allow sin to accumulate without admitting what, we are doing is wrong. We start, just walking around. Walking through the motions, is risky business.
Confronting God with some deep dark problems.
Is hard, but remember God knows what we are doing.
We are not hiding anything from God. God already knows.
We are acknowledging, that we are sinners all around.
And we need to change.
Gut checks are for everyone for all who sin.
No matter who you are pastor, husband, wife, college student.
We are all in need of a gut check.
One time or, another.
For those who are in the grinding process of the motions.
You have my prayers. Don't let timidity, doubt, or skepticism slip in.
There is a man who loves, all no matter what.
And he wants to help, us all.
Our walk with Christ takes turn after turn. The walk of walks is one that builds several characteristics, that last. But there comes a point when, you must conduct a "gut check". To confront God with your, sin, doubt, and with your imperfections. The "gut check" is realizing what your doing, is wrong. Flipside, you need to change something in your life. You need to let go of something from the past. Whatever it maybe, it will be difficult.
Gut checking is hard. It always allows vulnerability into the picture. When you confront God, honestly, and you simply do business with God. I know at times. I have tried to shy away from this confrontation. But its imperative to our growth in Christ. It doesn't need to happen all the time.
But their comes a point in time. When we need a check on how we are doing. I know, at least for me. I can get lost in the cycle of life. In the midst of that, forget how my walk is doing. The sin piles up, and so does your distance with your Father.
There is no one that is perfect. That's a given. But when we get out of the loop. Of what out true purpose is on this earth. It can be a dangerous game. When we allow sin to accumulate without admitting what, we are doing is wrong. We start, just walking around. Walking through the motions, is risky business.
Confronting God with some deep dark problems.
Is hard, but remember God knows what we are doing.
We are not hiding anything from God. God already knows.
We are acknowledging, that we are sinners all around.
And we need to change.
Gut checks are for everyone for all who sin.
No matter who you are pastor, husband, wife, college student.
We are all in need of a gut check.
One time or, another.
For those who are in the grinding process of the motions.
You have my prayers. Don't let timidity, doubt, or skepticism slip in.
There is a man who loves, all no matter what.
And he wants to help, us all.
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