Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Letter from Satan
A LETTER FROM SATAN TO YOU
I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful. I like that about you.
I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful. I like that about you.
I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed your way of living. Fool! You are mine. Remember, you and I have been going steady for years, and I still don't love you yet. As a matter of fact, I hate you, because I hate God. I am only using you to get even with God. He kicked me out of heaven, and I'm going to use you as long as possible to pay him back.
You see, Fool, GOD LOVES YOU and HE has great plans in store for you. But you have yielded your life to me and I'm going to make your life a living hell. That way we'll be together twice. This will really hurt God. Thanks to you. I'm really showing Him who's boss in your life. With all of the good times we've had..... We have been watching dirty movies, cursing people out, partying, stealing, lying, hypocriting, fornicating, overeating, telling dirty jokes, gossiping, backstabbing people, disrespecting adults and those in leadership position, NO respect for the church, bad attitudes: SURELY you don't want to give all this up.
Come on, Fool, let's burn together forever. I've got some hot plans for us. This is just a letter of appreciation from me to you. I'd like to say "THANKS" for letting me use you for most of your foolish life. You are so gullible. I laugh at you. When you are tempted to sin, you give in. HA HA HA. You make me sick.
Sin is beginning to take its toll on your life. You look 20 years older. I need new blood. So go ahead and teach some children how to sin. All you have to do is smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, cheat, gamble, gossip, fornicate, and listen to and dance to the top 10 jams. Do all of this in the presence of children and they will do it too. Kids are like that.
Well, Fool, I have to let you go for now. I'll be back in a couple of seconds to tempt you again. If you were smart, you would run somewhere, confess your sins, live for God with what little bit of life that you have left. It's not my nature to warn anyone, but to be your age and still sinning, it's becoming a bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I still hate you...... IT'S JUST THAT YOU'D MAKE A BETTER FOOL FOR CHRIST.
P.S. - And if you really love me, you won't share this letter with anyone.
Written by UNKNOWN
Saturday, January 13, 2007
James 1:17
"Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows"
- James 1:17 (NIV)What a great passage! I have an idea of posting as often as I can, and using http://www.myotherprofiles.com/dailybibleverse/ as a kickstart for something to talk about.
So, what jumps out at me from James 1:17? Well, I'm actually reading through James at the moment in my personal Bible reading.
How many of the gifts we receive are actually perfect? We have only one perfect gift; Jesus taking upon Himself of our sins, and bearing the weight and pain of them in our place.
Also, God doesn't change! That's possibly the most reassuring thing for me. I can go off on my lofty, unplanned adventures, maybe forgetting God's purpose, and when I finally do come to my senses, God's right where He was when I got sidetracked. But, I'm not talking physically (although that is a distinct possibility). I'm talking about how the values, morals, plans, ideas, commands, gifts, forgiveness, grace and mercy of God don't change.
We might be conned by Satan into thinking that when we get so involved in sin and poor standards of conduct, that we're too far in danger for God to help us. Let me assure you that the exact opposite is true. God made each of us and for that reason, He loves us more than any human parent, and He wants us to stay in touch with Him. So, God will do everything He can to get through to us.
If you're thinking that you're so far involved in an unhealthy way of life or thought, and you feel it's too late to change, look at 1 Corinthians 10:13 - "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
So, ask God to get you through whatever is dividing you from Him, and know that God has a way out. The sin or habit you're in might be so far entrenched in you that it will feel extremely painful to get rid of it, but rest easy, you are in the Lord's care!
"Heavenly Father, I want to bring to You people and situations that are affected by unhealthy sin habits. I ask for your Holy Spirit to be upon the situation. May you plant crops of love in the people's heart and may we all seek you out. Thank you for Jesus. Thanks for the freedom you give us by His shed blood and rising to life! In His precious name I praya. Amen!"
Sunday, January 07, 2007
What a year!
G'day everyone,
2007 appears to have arrived hitched to the back of 2006, akin to a semi-trailer being driven by a crazy, impatient monkey.
On this the 7th day of the new year, I feel like taking a step back and reflecting on how 2006 turned out.
Around April, God gave me the desire to get rid of a certain sin element that's been dogging me my whole Christian life (7 years and counting). I'd prefer to keep it secret, but needless to say the last 9 months (and counting) have been the hardest of my life. God and I have a lot of hard work ahead, but so long as I take everything to the Lord in prayer, I can look forward to living God's way. And, I'm so excited about that.
2006 has seen my first relationship (and breakup... lol). I learnt a lot from it. Namely to choose a person to date with whom I have a connection! Also, be more communicative. And give her space. I guess you can't please everyone, but it took a lot out of me. Been 2 months since we broke it off, still getting my head together. But, I have a lot of great memories.
In 2006, I got a lot more involved in church. Lead church many times. As well as that, I preached for the first time. Really enjoyed that, can't wait for the next time! I've also been teaching English on Sunday arvos. Not every week, but usually once or twice a month.
If my dear friends and partners in crime remember anything memorable that happened in 2006, let me know, and I'll post it next.
Adeiu,
natto
2007 appears to have arrived hitched to the back of 2006, akin to a semi-trailer being driven by a crazy, impatient monkey.
On this the 7th day of the new year, I feel like taking a step back and reflecting on how 2006 turned out.
Around April, God gave me the desire to get rid of a certain sin element that's been dogging me my whole Christian life (7 years and counting). I'd prefer to keep it secret, but needless to say the last 9 months (and counting) have been the hardest of my life. God and I have a lot of hard work ahead, but so long as I take everything to the Lord in prayer, I can look forward to living God's way. And, I'm so excited about that.
2006 has seen my first relationship (and breakup... lol). I learnt a lot from it. Namely to choose a person to date with whom I have a connection! Also, be more communicative. And give her space. I guess you can't please everyone, but it took a lot out of me. Been 2 months since we broke it off, still getting my head together. But, I have a lot of great memories.
In 2006, I got a lot more involved in church. Lead church many times. As well as that, I preached for the first time. Really enjoyed that, can't wait for the next time! I've also been teaching English on Sunday arvos. Not every week, but usually once or twice a month.
If my dear friends and partners in crime remember anything memorable that happened in 2006, let me know, and I'll post it next.
Adeiu,
natto
