Justin Time

I don't have much today. I just wanna comment on the brilliance of God's timing. Honestly, i think his nickname should be Justin. Justin Time. Somehow God always pulls it off, at exactly the right moment. Just in time!

This past week has been an incredible example for me. On Sunday, at GSM, the topic of the message was thankfulness. They had undoubtedly been planning this for at least a month. That very night I heard terrible news about a untreatable illness of a family member. Two days later, all of GSM got news that rocked everyone down to their foundations. But as long as they had their eyes in the right spot, it didn't shake the Foundation. Somehow God got the thankfulness message in right before it all hit. Tell me that's not incredible!
"Be Joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances"
                      -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18a

The Key to Freedom

Sad as it is, the truth is every person you have more than 3 conversations with will lie to you at least once. You probably get lied to 50 times a day. That's 350 times a week. 18250 times a year. So how are you supposed to know whats true? There's a book for that. it's called the Holy Bible. I've got a couple truths from there, but as Herbert Agar says, "the truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." So I pray your eyes are opened just a crack, to get you out of comfort and into freedom.
1. Lets start with a big one. The devil. I'm assuming you just thought of a red guy with horns who sits in a lava pit and tries to get people to jump down with him. That's wrong. Yeah he wants people to come into hell, (that's the next one), but the lie is the middle part. First, the devil is not  in hell! He is "the prince of this world" (John 14:30). And he isn't sitting! The bible says he is "prowling like a lion" (1 Peter 5:8) and that he comes "to kill and destroy" (John 10:10). So never let your guard down, because as soon as you do he'll be attacking you!2. I'll get straight to it, when you die, you will either go to heaven or hell. I'm going to heaven. Are you? Have you truly put your life in God's hands, and trusted His son as your savior? If so, you are going to heaven no matter what. If not, please at least talk to someone about it! I'd be willing to talk, or a pastor, anyone who will accurately portray Him! But if you are a Christian, can you really live with keeping quiet? I once heard an atheist say, "if you truly believe that anyone who doesn't trust in Jesus will go to hell, how much to you have to hate them to not do everything to get them to see Him? Because if you don't, you are letting them sentence themselves to eternal torment.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
-John 8:32

F***ING PRAISE THE LORD!

Anyone else take offense from that title? I know I did, and I;m the one who wrote it!! How dare I put a cuss word in the same phrase as "the LORD"! Just terrible. But for some reason it's not a big deal to curse with the same mouth we use to praise the LOR Almighty. THink about it: we pray in the morning, and then go to school or work and star throwing in those words. And yes, Facebook counts. Are your 'statuses' consistent? Does one say "Praise the LORD!! Psalm 38:4" and the next say "F*** school. im done."? Pick one or the other! Representing the One who made the universe isnt a part time job!!
Another thing, These: * dont make it any better. I did it for an example and a clever title, but really, "What the heck?" or "What in the world?" work just as well as what it could be. For the record, OMG, gosh, and jeez are all using the name of the LORD in vain. OMG is pretty obvious, but gosh and jeez are alternates for God and Jesus. Look it up. That's ten commandments stuff. Number three to be exact. "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD you God, for the LORD will not hold guiltless anyone who misuses His name." (Exodous 20:7) That's serious stuff. But it goes beyond these single words you use. What about those perverted jokes you make? or the racism? Or the drugs you take? you may think it's all on you, but it hurts Him more than you, in more ways than one. So please. Either use your mouth for good, or for evil. Don't mix.

Thank You

I think since Turkey Day was a few days ago, its only right I make a list of some things I'm thankful for:(Not in Order)

• God- He's the reason for all of this! i dont always listen to him, but he keeps loving methrough all of it, and I'm soo glad he's mine.
• Family- We have a few issuses, but we're like a diamond with a few scratches, compared to a lump of coal!
• House/Yard- Sometimes I feel like my yard isn't very cool, but then i'll see others' and know how im blessed!
• Best Friends- Jake, Luke, and Chase. I'm sure these guys would stick by me through anything from gayness to attempted suicide. (not that either of those are gonna happen!!)
• Friends- They all just add joy to my life! And I have soo many! I'm so blessed!
• iPod/Electronics- I use these for so much, from games, to reminders, to the bible!
• Bible- speaking of! It's crazy to think that this book, which I take for granted, can get you arrested in other countries!

Thank you God, for blessing me with all of this, but please help me to use it for your glory!!

Song of Songs

Wow. Its only my second time writing and I'm already writing about this. Love. As Davey Jones says, A dreadful bond." But according to Christian from Moulin Rouge, "Love is a many- splendored thing, Love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is Love!"And really, if the 'song of [all] songs' is all about Love, it must be pretty important. God is Love; Love is the most beautiful, powerful force in the universe!But Satan found a loophole. He discovered that love can be twisted. Just as an Orc is the dark side of on Elf, (LOTR right there), the most beautiful creature, Love can be corrupted also. It's called lust. It, along with pride, is one of the most powerful tools of the devil. You could seperate yourself from all humanity and still struggle with it. I dont know about girls, but I know every guy in the world has a problem with it. And it's not helped by the fact that it's so easy to see things these days! We've got porn, low-cut shirts, even everday TV shows portray pre-marriage sex, and skimpy clothes as a good thing!
Disney Channel even, you see them checking out girls as they walk past! We wern't made for that! "A man will be united with his wife." (Genesis 2:24a) This unification comes through sex! Notice it doesn't say girlfriend, or even fiance, and definitely not 2nd, 5th, 12th, and 17th girlfriends! It actually goes on to say "and they will becomeone flesh." Flesh isn't meant to be separated, and niether are man and wife! Think about it this way: would you want some guy/girl lusting after, or even having sex with your future wife or husband??

Heaven's Wager

The story of Job. 18th book in the bible. Basically the devil bets God that he can make a righteous man curse the name of God. Job literally loses everything. all of his land, (he was RICH!) his family, he even gets sores all over his body! And yet some how the love of God conquers.But what if that wasn't just a one time thing back 4,000 years ago? what if we are all part of a wager between Heaven and Hell?? What if each time a child is born, the devil says to God, "I bet i can get this one!" Sadly, a lot of people are claimed by him in the end. But a lot of people see HIS love and trust in the LORD!! But the devil is a sore loser. Even after a person is claimed by God, Satan will keep trying to win them over. However, the love of Christ is unreprehensable! Once you accept it, it can never be taken away! I know who's won the wager for my soul! Yeah, this is about more than life or death! This is about your SOUL! as in eternity! My soul is in the hands of my Father. Where is your soul? What about your brother's or sister's? Your mom's or dads'? Best friend's? Are you gonna spend eternity with them in everlasting love and joy? Or will you/they be tormented in Hell forever?