i got home at 9:30 and just got out of the shower. it is 10:05pm and i can finally relax for at least 30 min. until i go to bed. man, i have been realy really stressed the whole day today. i can't stop thinking about christian academy stuff and car trouble. no matter how hard i try, it won't escape my mind. i am truly heavy with burden.
i was reading through xangas and i came upon some really encouraging entries. i have friends who are truly happy just about every day of their lives. even in their hardships, they are rejoicing in the Lord and reminding themselves of God's faithfulness. i think i can best sum up their lives (based on their entries) with one word: passion. man, when was the last time i lived a life of passion? when did i last encourage someone because i was living my life so passionately for the Lord? i honestly feel like it's been years. it's funny cause as i was reading those xangas, i was listening to the Righteous Brothers' "She's Lost That Loving Feeling."-You've lost that lovin' feeling. Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah-u-woah-u-woooah.
passion should never be a phase. it should be a lifestyle. we have every reason to live very rich and full lives that reflect God's glory. every moment of our lives should be beating with joy because of the Gospel salvation we have received. people should be wondering why we live the way we do. people should stare at us in amazement and curiosity. why does my life lack this kind of passion?
these days, i feel so weak and inadequate. i am ashamed and disappointed in myself. i feel like Job after he lost everything: humbled. but even in his suffering, he did not fail to praise God.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
this is my prayer, oh God. when i am weak you are strong. Hallelujah.
Thought of the Day: Basic geometry.
Song of the Day: Righteous Brothers-She's Lost That Loving Feeling
i was reading through xangas and i came upon some really encouraging entries. i have friends who are truly happy just about every day of their lives. even in their hardships, they are rejoicing in the Lord and reminding themselves of God's faithfulness. i think i can best sum up their lives (based on their entries) with one word: passion. man, when was the last time i lived a life of passion? when did i last encourage someone because i was living my life so passionately for the Lord? i honestly feel like it's been years. it's funny cause as i was reading those xangas, i was listening to the Righteous Brothers' "She's Lost That Loving Feeling."-You've lost that lovin' feeling. Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah-u-woah-u-woooah.
passion should never be a phase. it should be a lifestyle. we have every reason to live very rich and full lives that reflect God's glory. every moment of our lives should be beating with joy because of the Gospel salvation we have received. people should be wondering why we live the way we do. people should stare at us in amazement and curiosity. why does my life lack this kind of passion?
these days, i feel so weak and inadequate. i am ashamed and disappointed in myself. i feel like Job after he lost everything: humbled. but even in his suffering, he did not fail to praise God.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
this is my prayer, oh God. when i am weak you are strong. Hallelujah.
Thought of the Day: Basic geometry.
Song of the Day: Righteous Brothers-She's Lost That Loving Feeling