Today is my first son's Lucas 11th Birthday. Out of my 4 children, he's my second but he's my 1st son. There is a special bond because of that. Just like God sent Jesus to this world to spread the good word about our God I feel it is my job to send Lucas and my other kids into this world to know, love and share Jesus's story and to make him known. Sometimes by mouth, but mostly but actions. It was funny yesterday, I was sitting at the dinner table with the family last night and was telling a story and Lucas said "Oh My Gosh!" Now, 37 days ago it would have been a different story. During the end of dinner, my twins (8) starting singing, "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear!" WOW! Really???? They aren't singing Jay-z or Ludacris? But, they started substituting the Lord with The Cooper (my dog) because they are 8 and yes it was funny.
So knowing and loving God doesn't mean you can't go into this world and have fun. It's about making the right choices. Today we are going to Great Adventure with Lucas and his friends for a great day. And I know when he will be scared to go on a ride that instead of saying no, he will pray about fear and go on that ride and enjoy it for many years to come. I am so happy that my children and my wife are following me. I am following in the footsteps of Jesus. When I am in a tough situation I do ask myself, "What would Jesus do?" And because I am consumed with God everyday, reading the bible, praying, discussing God with others, going to prayer night, going to Sunday Service, going to youth rally's, writing this blog, doesn't mean I don't have time for fun! In fact, I have more fun now than I've ever had before! I'm changed, for the better because of the choices I made for myself and my family and it's amazing! I thank God every morning for my precious life and the lives of my family.
So in this world, we have many choices. Some that we know are bad and some that we know are good. What choices are you making? Are you living a life of sin all the time, sometimes, every once and a while and then go to church on Sunday and feel good about your choices? It's time to make the commitment! Change you life for HIM! It may seem hard, it may seem time consuming but I'm telling you it's not! He gives you more time, He gives you more meaning, He gives you more peace, He allows you to make the right decisions, He loves you and sent his son to die for all of your sins! So if your struggling, on the fence, not sure what to do, Just ask for Jesus! Amen?
For all the youth out there and maybe for some really cool adults (just kidding) that like rap or shoud I say is open to new songs, this is the song of the day:
Andy Mineo - Tug of War! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZNMd-r88c
Here are the Lyrics to really read:
Momma praying for me
Grandma praying for me
Satan preying on me
Jesus waiting on me
'Cause I've been straddling the fence it's time to make decisions
I've been thinking about Heaven lately, don't think I'll get in
'Cause I've been going back and forth I love the way I'm living
But I hate it at the same time 'cause I know I'm sinning!
And I don't want to be like them hypocritical Christians
So I stay away from Jesus completely 'till I'm ready to give Him
Everything, but that seems like it'll never happen
My girl coming over later, you know what's about to happen
Then after some smashing I'm sitting there asking
If eternity in Hell is worth some moments of this satisfaction
Man I'm so back and forth!
I'm back and forth like a tug of war
I've been fighting for my life, like I'm trying to get my life right
And I really want more, and I don't know
Back and forth like a tug of war
And I've been fighting for control, and fighting for my soul and this is war
I've got two choices
Both require pain
One's the pain of change or the pain of staying the same
One of them leads to joy
Other one leads to shame
One of them leads to freedom the other one keeps me in chains
I wear a cross and give you thanks for my blessings! Ain't that enough?!
Why you want everything?! Can't you leave this part of my life untouched?!
I thought following you meant I only had to say yes once!
Now every day I wake up you give me some cross to take up!
You really want me to break up with my girl? Now that's too much...
I know what's best for me!
You don't understand my complexities!
See I gotta make a living so don't ask where my checks come from!
Now I hear you talking, I ain't gone numb!
I know I'm in the dark and I gotta find my way to the Son, 'cause
He calling on my name and I know I can't run...
I'm so back and forth...
I'm back and forth like a tug of war
I've been fighting for my life, like I'm trying to get my life right
And I really want more, and I don't know
Back and forth like a tug of war
And I've been fighting for control, and fighting for my soul and this is war
I drown on broken hearts
A man full of regrets
The thrill has left, the empty promises of sin sets
You wanna put treasure inside my hands, but you cease
'Cause they're clamped, holding on the sins I won't release
I don't know how to start loving you, and stop doing what I'm doing if I gain you tell me what I'm really losing
You have to change me and my sins I'd never choose Him
My heart needs to see something greater than what I'm pursuing so
Is it true that you give rest to the weary? Can you accept and repair me?
Do you hear me? It's so clear and now it's painfully apparent
That I can't have my sin and my Savior, they're not for sharing
Anything that I lose to follow you is not a loss
My girlfriend my friends my money even my job
But sometimes I believe the lie
That God don't provide for His child when they obey, that's so cray
He calling me to freedom, I think that it's time to walk
I don't see every step but the next is out of the dark
I'm the filthiest of them all, but I'm YOURS if you wash me!
From that sin, by the blood of that cross!
I'm yours
Grandma praying for me
Satan preying on me
Jesus waiting on me
'Cause I've been straddling the fence it's time to make decisions
I've been thinking about Heaven lately, don't think I'll get in
'Cause I've been going back and forth I love the way I'm living
But I hate it at the same time 'cause I know I'm sinning!
And I don't want to be like them hypocritical Christians
So I stay away from Jesus completely 'till I'm ready to give Him
Everything, but that seems like it'll never happen
My girl coming over later, you know what's about to happen
Then after some smashing I'm sitting there asking
If eternity in Hell is worth some moments of this satisfaction
Man I'm so back and forth!
I'm back and forth like a tug of war
I've been fighting for my life, like I'm trying to get my life right
And I really want more, and I don't know
Back and forth like a tug of war
And I've been fighting for control, and fighting for my soul and this is war
I've got two choices
Both require pain
One's the pain of change or the pain of staying the same
One of them leads to joy
Other one leads to shame
One of them leads to freedom the other one keeps me in chains
I wear a cross and give you thanks for my blessings! Ain't that enough?!
Why you want everything?! Can't you leave this part of my life untouched?!
I thought following you meant I only had to say yes once!
Now every day I wake up you give me some cross to take up!
You really want me to break up with my girl? Now that's too much...
I know what's best for me!
You don't understand my complexities!
See I gotta make a living so don't ask where my checks come from!
Now I hear you talking, I ain't gone numb!
I know I'm in the dark and I gotta find my way to the Son, 'cause
He calling on my name and I know I can't run...
I'm so back and forth...
I'm back and forth like a tug of war
I've been fighting for my life, like I'm trying to get my life right
And I really want more, and I don't know
Back and forth like a tug of war
And I've been fighting for control, and fighting for my soul and this is war
I drown on broken hearts
A man full of regrets
The thrill has left, the empty promises of sin sets
You wanna put treasure inside my hands, but you cease
'Cause they're clamped, holding on the sins I won't release
I don't know how to start loving you, and stop doing what I'm doing if I gain you tell me what I'm really losing
You have to change me and my sins I'd never choose Him
My heart needs to see something greater than what I'm pursuing so
Is it true that you give rest to the weary? Can you accept and repair me?
Do you hear me? It's so clear and now it's painfully apparent
That I can't have my sin and my Savior, they're not for sharing
Anything that I lose to follow you is not a loss
My girlfriend my friends my money even my job
But sometimes I believe the lie
That God don't provide for His child when they obey, that's so cray
He calling me to freedom, I think that it's time to walk
I don't see every step but the next is out of the dark
I'm the filthiest of them all, but I'm YOURS if you wash me!
From that sin, by the blood of that cross!
I'm yours
Sorry for the long post. I've been listening to this song a lot and can really pick apart some of the lyrics to apply to my life! "I wear a cross and give you thanks for my blessings! Ain't that enough?!" "I thought following you meant I only had to say yes once!"
Believe it or not, most people feel this way. I'll say yes once and always ask for forgiveness and lead the life I WANT TO LIVE! Well, that's not good enough, sorry!
The reality is "Anything that I lose to follow you is not a loss!" Amen?
Link of the day shows the struggles that young teens or adults go through on a daily basis. Please watch.....It's one of my favorites. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA
That's it for today! Enjoy your family, enjoy your weekend, and enjoy God and everything he has given you in your life. Don't look at the negatives, spend today thinking of all the positives in your life and praise God. And if you don't think you have any positives in your life, then you know WHO you are missing.....find him! God said, "Who will go" And I said Me! I am sent!!!
Love you guys!
Scott
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