Monday, March 28, 2011

Making the Most of Every Moment


I've been thinking alot in the past two weeks. I've been praying alot about this too and I finally feel like I can put it into words.
I am sick of living in the past. From this day forward, when I am with people, I am going to be with, people. Too many times I miss out on great moments because I am thinking about someone else or missing a time in my life, living in my old memories, or whatever I have to be sorry for myself about at the time.
I am SO sick of it.
Because who knows how much time we really have with the people we love?
Who knows what's gonna happen in the future?
Today could be my last day on earth. I don't want to leave knowing that I could have left the people that I love hurt by my own selfishness...
So, I'm really going to work on being with people, not wasting time worrying, and just showing the people I love that I love them.
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
It doesn't envy. It doesn't boast. It isn't proud.
It doesn't dishonor others. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
I want to really love my friends and family. I know its so much easier said than done...talking about making the most of each moment and actually doing that is really hard...Technology doesn't make it any better.
But I'm working on it.

Monday, March 14, 2011

More Bible Verses I Am Fond Of


Genesis 50:19
But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in place of God? You intended to harm but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my help; The Lord is one who sustains me.

Psalm 54:7
For he has delivered me from all my troubles and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the rightcheous fall.

Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid, what can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 57:1
Have mercy on me, O God, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in you until the disaster has passed.

Proverbs 27:5-6
Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted but and enemy multiplies kisses.

Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer through it.

Proverbs 27:19
As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects a man.

Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith...

Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in habit of doing but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching.

Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone My salvation comes from him He alone is my rock and my salvation He is my fortress I will never be shaken

Exodus 4:11
Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and teach you what to say.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 63:3-4
Because your love is better than life my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live and in your name I will lift my hands.

Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Mark: 7:6-7
These people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. The worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.

Hebrews 12:14
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Psalm 68:19-20
Praise is to the Lord, to God our savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the sovereign Lord comes escape from death.

Psalm 69:6
May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me.

Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm.

Mark 8:33
But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter, "Get behind me Satan!" he said " You do not
have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."

Mark 8:36
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul.

Mark 8:50
Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with each other.

James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and will be given to him.

James 1:19-20
Dear brothers and sisters take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. For mans anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Psalm 73:21-26
Then I realized that my heart was bitter and I was torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant- I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; You hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorius destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

Proverbs 3:25-26
You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Ecclesiasties 5:2
Dont make rash promises and dont be hasty in bringing matters before God.

Ecc 5:7
Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.

Ecc 6:9
Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don't have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless-like chasing the wind.

James 5:3
Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.

Exodus 14:13
But Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid. Just be still and watch the Lord rescue you today.

Ecc 7:10
Don't long for "the good old days". This is not wise.

1 Peter 1:6
So be truly glad. There is a wonderful joy ahead even though you have to endure many trials for awhile.

1 Peter 1:8
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him and rejoice with a glorius inexpressible joy.