Quote #2: Jesus has a lot of fans these days. Fans who cheer for him when things are going well, but who walk away when it’s a difficult season. Fans who sit safely in the stands cheering, but they know nothing of the sacrifice and pain of the field. Fans of Jesus who know all about him, but they don’t know him.
But Jesus was never interested in having fans. When he defines what kind of relationship he wants, ‘enthusiastic admire’ isn’t an option. My concern is many of our churches in American have gone from sanctuaries to becoming stadiums. Every weeks all the fans come to the stadium where they cheer for Jesus but have no interest in truly following him.
My favorite lines:
1.”So men, grow up! Put down the controller, how about you lead her with grace instead of trying to control her.
2.”So for the singles, become friends first before you ever become lovers. Pursue Jesus as your foundation, before you get under the cover.”
3.”A strong friendship before marriage will make a good marriage after.”
4.”Marriage isn’t just sex, it is conversation and laughter.”
5.”You might share a checkbook or a house, but are you actually friends?”
6.”If marriage isn’t a commitment, then what is the point of the vows we say?”
7.”Till death do us part, really means till the feeling goes away.”
8.”It is not the love that sustains the promise, it is the promise that sustains the love.”
9.”When you trust in me, you no longer have to hide.”
10.”You are spotless, you’re blameless, there’s no sin in you.”
All of it basically haha!
I refuse….
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse
To stand and watch the weary and lost
Cry out for help
I refuse to turn my back
And try and act like all is well
I refuse to stay unchanged
To wait another day, to die to myself
I refuse to make one more excuse
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse
This is quite beautiful.
(via kidwiththebulletsoul)
After my trip to Haiti, I started dating a really great guy. Our relationship didn’t last long because I think we have different priorities in our lives at the moment , and we would have been fools to prolong the relationship any further.
It was very hard for us to be in a relationship with each other when we know that we had different lifestyles and different values and goals. It hurts a whole awful lot to not have him around because I liked him so much, and I still care about him. But, I prayed and God answered my prayers. With time and with Jesus’help, I should be healed. Until then I am enjoying my life loving God, caring for the poor, and pursuing my goals and dreams :)