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Pastor Greg Laurie- Walking with Jesus through the storms of life.
It’s really easy to be faithful when things are going great in your life….the true test of your faith is the trials, tribulations and tragedies in your life. You need to learn how to maintain and strengthen your faith through life’s storms. Those storms will make your faith indestructible if you weather them with full faith and love for Jesus Christ.
I love this Bible study. If you have the time, it’s quite informative and so inspirational.
“most of us simply try to ‘put things behind us,’ get past it, forget the pain as quickly as we can. Really – denial is a favorite method for coping for many Christians. But not with Jesus. He wants truth in the inmost being, and to get it there he’s got to take us into our inmost being….to go with him into the deep waters of the heart, uncover the lies buried down there, and bring in the truth that will set us free. Don’t just bury it quickly; ask God what he is wanting to speak to.”
John Eldredge (via superbasssteph)
rosstherunner:
GRACE (Laura Story)
My heart is so proud. My mind is so unfocused. I see the things You do through me as great things I have done. And now You gently break me, then lovingly You take me and hold me as my father and mold me as my maker.
Chorus: I ask you: “How many times will you pick me up, when I keep on letting you down? And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far will forgiveness abound?” And you answer: ” My child, I love you. And as long as you’re seeking My face, You’ll walk in the pow’r of My daily sufficient grace.” At times I may grow weak and feel a bit discouraged, knowing that someone, somewhere could do a better job. For who am I to serve You?I know I don’t deserve You. And that’s the part that burns in my heart and keeps me hanging on. Chorus* I ask you: “How many times will you pick me up, when I keep on letting you down? And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far will forgiveness abound?” And you answer: ” My child, I love you. And as long as you’re seeking My face, You’ll walk in the pow’r of My daily sufficient grace.” You are so patient with me, Lord. As I walk with You, I’m learning what Your grace really means. The price that I could never pay was paid at Calvary. So, instead of trying to repay You, I’m learning to simply obey You by giving up my life to you For all that You’ve given to me. Chorus: I ask you: “How many times will you pick me up, when I keep on letting you down? And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far will forgiveness abounds?” And you answer: ” My child, I love you. And as long as you’re seeking My face, You’ll walk in the pow’r of My daily sufficient grace.”
Man, christians scare the shit out of me. And I'm a Christian. Fuck lol
This is exactly what I'm talking about. Psalm 96 gets it.
AHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED!!!
I just had a meeting with my Pastor and I'll be recieved into my new Church this Sunday!
BUT THEN he said, "I was looking over your paper about ways you would be interested in serving the Church, and I have an opportunity for you, if you want it." And he told me about a Bible discussion group the Church wants to start with some of the teens in the congregation! It's a more group lead type Bible discussion, but they need a facilitator to help and guide the discussions, and Pastor thought that I would be a good fit because of how close I am to their age and how I want to become a teacher! It probably helps that I used to help with Children's Church back in my old congregation, too, but I've never worked with teenagers before, so this is a bit new for me!
We don't have a start date yet and it's on Zoom so I have to learn how to use that but some people already said they would give it a try.
I'M SO EXCITED!!!! 😁😁😁😁
How does one politely tell their choir director that they will not be attending the practice in between services because the church Christmas breakfast is happening at the same time, and there will be puppies there, and you will be playing with the puppies instead? Asking for a friend.
So, something I've come to realize, is that I'm not actually genderfluid like I thought I was. I'm definitely a trans guy through and through (he/him), and it's been a little hard for me to come to terms with (thank you traditional gender roles and how that applies to life in the church /sarcasm).
I think, for me personally, I was using the term genderfluid as a way to not have to come out completely. If I believed my own gender to be fluid, that means there would be a part of me that was a woman, and I could go about my life pretending that my individual femininity meant I'm a woman in some way shape or form even though I never really felt that way, and that seemed to be what a few members of my family wanted, and I just wanted to please everyone and not rock the boat.
But I've come to realize I can't keep hiding behind terms that simply don't fit me. I can't lie to myself about who I am, and more importantly, I can't lie to God about who I am, either. He already knows every part of me. He knows my heart and soul, even when I try to hide it. But I think that means He also loves every part of me, even this part -- after all, He is the one who made me.
I'm thankful for my journey of self discovery. I feel like so many things have finally started to connect about me when before I felt like nothing about me made sense. I feel closer to my Lord and Saviour than I ever have, probably in my entire life.
I don't know why God made me or any other person trans (weather they be binary or otherwise) or gay or bi or anything else, but I trust that it's a part of His plan for me, and I rejoice in the truth of His everlasting love.
This Pride Month I pray that all of my LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters and siblings in Christ feel loved and accepted and confident in not only who they are, but also in the love of our God. He made us exactly who we're meant to be, even if our journeys look a little different next to other Christians. I pray everyone stays safe, whether you're out marching in a parade or silently celebrating in your heart.
Happy Pride Month! God bless! 🏳️🌈💕
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
~ Romans 8:38-39
(That's probably my favorite Bible verse for when I need the reminder that nothing can make God stop loving me, and I'm sure other LGBTQIA+ Christian's could use the reminder, too ❤)
Quintus: Tell me, Nicodemus, what can be under the water, and never drown?
Me: A rock! 😃
Nicodemus: Fish?
Me: Oh
My plans for Lent, 2023! Not gonna lie, Lent is one of my favorite times of year. Each year has mixed results with weather or not I was truly able to stick to my Lenten fast, but I like the reminder to put God back in the center of my life where He belongs, and to keep the promises He's made close to my heart.
This year, I'm:
Refraining from taking the Lord's name in vain (I really struggle with this, I'm always saying things like "Jesus/Jesus Christ!!"/"Oh, my God/Oh good Lord--"/Goddamn it!", and uhhhhh my mom always taught me that was disrespectful to God. So this Lent, I'm trying to be more mindful of the words that I say. When I catch myself about to do it, I'm going to take a pause and spend time in prayer instead, and if/when I mess up, I'm going to ask God to help me be more mindful of my words before they're said)
Saying The Lord's Prayer every morning (to help establish a better habit of spending time in prayer)
Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and refraining from eating meat on Fridays
Attending vesper prayer services at my church
Giving up soda and snack foods that aren't a part of a meal (i.e. no chips unless it's with a cheeseburger or hot dog as lunch or dinner. When I get the temptation I'm going to spend time in prayer instead. I really struggle with emotional eating, this is going to be pretty hard for me to do, but by the end of Lent I want to have healthier eating habits and prayer habits!)
Switching out flavored water for normal water (this is what I'm calling my "true Lent fast," because unlike the other ones, which are lifestyle changes I want to make during this season while I'm making a conscious effort to speak to God more, this isn't something I'm giving up long term. After Easter you best believe I'll be drinking my kiwi strawberry water again, but for Lent, I'm not going to let myself have it)
Spending at least 1 hour a day reading the Bible
I hope everyone who observes Lent has a safe, spiritually fulfilling season! Good luck, and God bless, friends!! 💙
Hey, op! I just wanted to say really quick that your blog is such an encouragement to me. I am also trans and a Christian, and navigating my relationship with God has been an interesting journey. I was told for so long that God said being queer was a terrible sin and that God's Word is perfect, so there must be something wrong with me. But the more I read His Word, which is perfect in every way, I have learned that instead of condemnation, He offers me unconditional love, both in word and spirit. It's so amazing to see someone who has a strong relationship with God who in turn fully loves who God made them.
Hi Anon!! 💕
I'm so glad that you like this blog so much! It means a lot to me to know that other LGBTQIA+ Christians can come to my little corner of the internet and have a safe space to go and find encouragement. Thank you so much! 🥺💕💖
It was a long journey to loving myself as God made me, not gonna lie, but once I got there and let myself separate from the idea that who I am is a sin, it was like my heart was fully open and I was truly rejoicing for the first time, you know? It felt like coming home. I hope you and every other sibling in Christ has found or will find that same feeling.
God Bless, friend!! 🤗💝
🌟 Merry Christmas! 🌟
It's been a hot minute since I've been active on this blog, but I really wanted to wish everyone a blessed and merry Christmas! I hope and pray that this season finds you warm, safe and happy, and should this season be full of sorrow, pain and uncertainty for you, I hope and pray that you find comfort and love, not just in the promises of our Lord and Savior, but in grace shown by others to you, and you to yourself. Merry Christmas everyone, and happy New Year! ❤️
i wish i coild go to church everyday of my life!!!! okay it would be a lot and i would need a lot more clothes but to praise and worship him in his house everyday?? yes!!!
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