Saturday, July 31
My heart is broken. I have searched the internet for months looking for a protestant church in Melbourne..I've asked around, and searched around..next to nothing. It appears that as a general, Christianity comes across as "offensive" here..The most awful, wrong thing a person could do is try to convert people. Apparantly there was a big commotion about 5 Hillsong Church singers being in the top of Australian Idol, because they are only trying to change the media to what they believe."
..Meanwhile, people need Jesus. Religion this, tradition that, it's about what you've always known and always done. I've started having intentional conversations, but the idea of having a relationship with the Lord rather than "religion for the sake of religion" is almost unheard of.
Sunday, August 1
THE LORD IS SO FAITHFUL! I knew The Good Shepherd would provide pasuture for me to feed (John 10)!! My Aussie/Baylor friend Emma and I found a church very much like my home church in Waco, and loved everything about it. On top of that, the doubts Emma had about every church in Melbourne being judgemental, and every topic of conversation that sprungfrom the such..was brought into light at the service Sunday at Crossway Baptist Church. We were both simply stunned at the works of JESUS CHRIST the ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN just from that morning.
And again I will astound these people with wander after wander. -Isaiah 29:14
Tomorrow night we go for the 20's life group : D
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Sweet Are the Kisses
"I called to the LORD in distress; and the LORD answered me and put me in a spacious place."
-Psalm 118:5
You are the bread of life I feed on
Your loving eyes I long to see from
and You have the heart that I need
Your precious word I want to feed on
Your tender love I long to feel in my
secret hiding place
..what a sweet, sweet thought
what a sweet, sweet God..
and sweet are the kisses You lay on my cheek
while I'm silently waiting to pour all of me at Your feet
oh my God, captivate me
sweet is the feel of the sun in my hair
when I dance up the mountain and You meet me there
and You greet me
with sweet, sweet kisses on my cheek
You are The King, You are majesty
Jesus, I believe that You still chose me
and You seek me with all of Your big heart
..what a sweet, sweet thought
what a sweet, sweet God..
sweet are the kisses You lay on my cheek
while I'm silently waiting to pour all of me at Your feet
oh my God, captivate me
sweet is the feel of the sun in my hair
when I dance up the mountain and You meet me there
and You greet me
with sweet, sweet kisses on my cheek
..what a sweet, sweet God..
(c) 2010 Laura K Webb
-Psalm 118:5
You are the bread of life I feed on
Your loving eyes I long to see from
and You have the heart that I need
Your precious word I want to feed on
Your tender love I long to feel in my
secret hiding place
..what a sweet, sweet thought
what a sweet, sweet God..
and sweet are the kisses You lay on my cheek
while I'm silently waiting to pour all of me at Your feet
oh my God, captivate me
sweet is the feel of the sun in my hair
when I dance up the mountain and You meet me there
and You greet me
with sweet, sweet kisses on my cheek
You are The King, You are majesty
Jesus, I believe that You still chose me
and You seek me with all of Your big heart
..what a sweet, sweet thought
what a sweet, sweet God..
sweet are the kisses You lay on my cheek
while I'm silently waiting to pour all of me at Your feet
oh my God, captivate me
sweet is the feel of the sun in my hair
when I dance up the mountain and You meet me there
and You greet me
with sweet, sweet kisses on my cheek
..what a sweet, sweet God..
(c) 2010 Laura K Webb
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Iron and iron
I was sitting in the Dallas airport with my Bible and journal, back turned to two businessmen. I had just read and mediated on this verse:
Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. -Matthew 7:13
This verse is convicting, inspiring, awesome, and also makes me sad. After working through each part, I zoomed in on "life, and few find it." ...My heart just ripped in half! I start looking around at all the different people hustling and bustling, sleeping, reading, talking, working..How many of these people breathe, sleep, eat, laugh, cry, play, live...but don't have life?? Do they even realize that they are on ta road that leads to destruction?? How many of them say to their buddy, "Man I'm headed toward destruction, it's great!!" ..? How many of them say, "Girl he took me home last night, it was great," "Bro you've gotta try this stuff it's great" "Wow if I could look like him/her, that would be great," "My wife will never know, or she'll forgive me in a week, it's great," "I could end it all now and everyone's life would be great" ...... "MAN I'M HEADED TOWARD DESTRUCTION! IT'S. . .hmm"
Then He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." -Matthew 16:15-16
"The theif comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance." - John 10:10b
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I overhear one businessman saying to the other, "Get yourself [something nice], you deserve it. You deserve it!"
What a twisted theology --> We work hard, so we deserve something.
Truth: We as Christians deserve death, but we get life (because Jesus is mercy, grace, love, compassion, life). And we give people SILLY advice. No, it is not okay to to pat our friends on the back and "oh yeah that, haha, yeahh that's ok :)" "man that stupid boy/girl, it's all his/her fault" "well, you were just angry and you have every right to be" "haha ah i can't believe you did that, but it is funny" {blah blah it's easy to provide silly responses to avoid friction at any cost, thus avoiding TRUTH when TRUTH needs not be avoided} ..guilty here. Have you ever listened to a friend or aquaintance talk and think.."oh no, my heart breaks for you..i hate that you are caught up in this mess..i wish you could see the truth in this situation..do you know that satan is pleased with your actions? Do you understand what this is doing to your relationship with Jesus?..." Seriously, by sugar coating the truth that your friend desperately needs (and is probably desperately seeking for), you are leading him to destruction. you are leading her to destruction.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." -Proverbs 27:17
Iron against iron is not pretty happy hearts and butterflies.. it grinds and sparks, and screeches...yet the outcome is sharpened iron. If one iron gently pats the other iron, will either be sharpened? No!! The iron will continue being dull, and will not be used by the Iron Man - great movie btw. Sure, the truth isn't always easy. Sparks may fly. But if you are attempting to be a peacemaker as scripture calls us to be..sweetheart "it's fine honey" doesn't always cut it.
And seek the Lord before you give advice. MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE, YOU WILL FIND IT TO BE VERYYYY USEFUL. Don't speak only from things you've heard or ramble about what you think may be the right thing to say..especially don't give advice out of duty or to fill the space because sometimes we just don't know what to say. If you simply ask, "Jesus give me the words to say to my friend" during the conversation..
Keep asking and you will receive, keep seeking and you will find, keep knocking and the door will be opened to you. -Matthew 7:7 (Luke 11:9)
I am not wise. You are not wise. Seek, receive, give from the Lord. Pray for the right words and the right timing.
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One time my sister was translating a very special prayer and conversation between a hispanic and american woman. Although she was translating wonderfully, speaking what was spoken, breaking the language barrier for God's will to be done..afterwards, she couldn't have told you much of what had been said, or how to even say many of the words in spanish...The Holy Spirit is alive in us. Let Him do the talking.
Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. -Matthew 7:13
This verse is convicting, inspiring, awesome, and also makes me sad. After working through each part, I zoomed in on "life, and few find it." ...My heart just ripped in half! I start looking around at all the different people hustling and bustling, sleeping, reading, talking, working..How many of these people breathe, sleep, eat, laugh, cry, play, live...but don't have life?? Do they even realize that they are on ta road that leads to destruction?? How many of them say to their buddy, "Man I'm headed toward destruction, it's great!!" ..? How many of them say, "Girl he took me home last night, it was great," "Bro you've gotta try this stuff it's great" "Wow if I could look like him/her, that would be great," "My wife will never know, or she'll forgive me in a week, it's great," "I could end it all now and everyone's life would be great" ...... "MAN I'M HEADED TOWARD DESTRUCTION! IT'S. . .hmm"
Then He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." -Matthew 16:15-16
"The theif comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance." - John 10:10b
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I overhear one businessman saying to the other, "Get yourself [something nice], you deserve it. You deserve it!"
What a twisted theology --> We work hard, so we deserve something.
Truth: We as Christians deserve death, but we get life (because Jesus is mercy, grace, love, compassion, life). And we give people SILLY advice. No, it is not okay to to pat our friends on the back and "oh yeah that, haha, yeahh that's ok :)" "man that stupid boy/girl, it's all his/her fault" "well, you were just angry and you have every right to be" "haha ah i can't believe you did that, but it is funny" {blah blah it's easy to provide silly responses to avoid friction at any cost, thus avoiding TRUTH when TRUTH needs not be avoided} ..guilty here. Have you ever listened to a friend or aquaintance talk and think.."oh no, my heart breaks for you..i hate that you are caught up in this mess..i wish you could see the truth in this situation..do you know that satan is pleased with your actions? Do you understand what this is doing to your relationship with Jesus?..." Seriously, by sugar coating the truth that your friend desperately needs (and is probably desperately seeking for), you are leading him to destruction. you are leading her to destruction.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." -Proverbs 27:17
Iron against iron is not pretty happy hearts and butterflies.. it grinds and sparks, and screeches...yet the outcome is sharpened iron. If one iron gently pats the other iron, will either be sharpened? No!! The iron will continue being dull, and will not be used by the Iron Man - great movie btw. Sure, the truth isn't always easy. Sparks may fly. But if you are attempting to be a peacemaker as scripture calls us to be..sweetheart "it's fine honey" doesn't always cut it.
And seek the Lord before you give advice. MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE, YOU WILL FIND IT TO BE VERYYYY USEFUL. Don't speak only from things you've heard or ramble about what you think may be the right thing to say..especially don't give advice out of duty or to fill the space because sometimes we just don't know what to say. If you simply ask, "Jesus give me the words to say to my friend" during the conversation..
Keep asking and you will receive, keep seeking and you will find, keep knocking and the door will be opened to you. -Matthew 7:7 (Luke 11:9)
I am not wise. You are not wise. Seek, receive, give from the Lord. Pray for the right words and the right timing.
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One time my sister was translating a very special prayer and conversation between a hispanic and american woman. Although she was translating wonderfully, speaking what was spoken, breaking the language barrier for God's will to be done..afterwards, she couldn't have told you much of what had been said, or how to even say many of the words in spanish...The Holy Spirit is alive in us. Let Him do the talking.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
"..making the best use of time"
I had a completely morbid dream a few nights ago.. I dreamt that I had to euthanize myself with some sort of lip balm because I was sick, and my family and friends were all sharing my last moments with me. I put the balm on early (and without giving my family any notice), then felt myself drift away slowly. Suddenly reality set in, and I regretted not cherishing any last moment I could have with the people who love me more than anything in the world. I started telling everyone how grateful I was to have shared life with them...but I hadn't put on enough of the balm to die. I got up, and went to the bathroom to pray. I didn't feel peace about dying anymore..not because I wasn't excited and secure about my eternity in heaven, but because my death was hurting people--the ones I hurt for when they feel any sort of pain..It was extremely unsettling.
Subconciously, I woke up singing Carl Cartee's "All things New" in my head.
"So we watch and we wait and we hope and we pray You will come and make all things new. And we won't be afraid as we hope for the day You will come and make all things new, all things new."
Today a friend of mine texted me Ephesians 5:15-16a - "Look carefully, then, how you walk--not us unwise but as wise, making the best use of time.."
Too often we drown in our own thoughts and concerns, shrugging off opportunities to love selflessly. This dream, and my leaving the country shortly encouraged me to evaluate the time d spent with my favorite people - my family and closest friends. If it was snatched away, would I be thankful with how I spent my time? Was I "present" when I hung out with them? Was I actively listening, laying my own burdens down to share theirs? Was I making peace? Was I intentional about spending quality time with them? Was I encouraging joy and laughter? Was I acknowledging the presence of God, and my part in His perfect design for their life?
Food for thought: We fb how much we love each other, but are we really loving??
Subconciously, I woke up singing Carl Cartee's "All things New" in my head.
"So we watch and we wait and we hope and we pray You will come and make all things new. And we won't be afraid as we hope for the day You will come and make all things new, all things new."
Today a friend of mine texted me Ephesians 5:15-16a - "Look carefully, then, how you walk--not us unwise but as wise, making the best use of time.."
Too often we drown in our own thoughts and concerns, shrugging off opportunities to love selflessly. This dream, and my leaving the country shortly encouraged me to evaluate the time d spent with my favorite people - my family and closest friends. If it was snatched away, would I be thankful with how I spent my time? Was I "present" when I hung out with them? Was I actively listening, laying my own burdens down to share theirs? Was I making peace? Was I intentional about spending quality time with them? Was I encouraging joy and laughter? Was I acknowledging the presence of God, and my part in His perfect design for their life?
Food for thought: We fb how much we love each other, but are we really loving??
Friday, July 23, 2010
and so I'll seek
Wisdom calls out in the street;
she raises her voice in the public squares.
She cries out above the commotion;
she speaks at the entrance of the city gates:
"How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?
If you turn to my discipline,
then I will pour out my spirit on you
and teach you my words.
-Proverbs 1:20-23
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. -1 Corinthians 10:24
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. -Proverbs 11:27
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. -Job 12:13
Amos 5
"Seek Me and live!" (v4)
"Seek Yahweh and live" (v5)
"Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the LORD, the god of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. Hate evil and love good.." (v14, 15a)
"You will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all of your heart. I will be found by you," decrlares the LORD" -Jeremiah 29:13
For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it. -Proverbs 8:11
Those who seek Me diligently will find Me. -Proverbs 8:17b
she raises her voice in the public squares.
She cries out above the commotion;
she speaks at the entrance of the city gates:
"How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?
If you turn to my discipline,
then I will pour out my spirit on you
and teach you my words.
-Proverbs 1:20-23
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. -1 Corinthians 10:24
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. -Proverbs 11:27
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. -Job 12:13
Amos 5
"Seek Me and live!" (v4)
"Seek Yahweh and live" (v5)
"Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the LORD, the god of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. Hate evil and love good.." (v14, 15a)
"You will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all of your heart. I will be found by you," decrlares the LORD" -Jeremiah 29:13
For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it. -Proverbs 8:11
Those who seek Me diligently will find Me. -Proverbs 8:17b
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As a kid I'd pick the little white flowers and wish for wisdom. When I had an eyelash on my cheek, I'd wish for wisdom. I had absolutely no clue about the meaning of wisdom, but I wanted it because I had heard it was good.
My motives changed, I became increasingly selfish, and little by little my innocent "wishes" turned into worldy desires. I wanted succes. I wanted attention. I wanted outward beauty. I wanted water from dry springs. Again I grew up and my heart was softened to the things I'd been seeking...but once I had experienced victory in one area, I'd experience defeat in another.
Scripture is very enlightening. Proverbs teaches wisdom and about wisdom. Jesus says "hey, princess, daughter, sweetheart. . .seek Me." Only this time when I am convinced to seek something I perceive to be good, there is promise attached..
and so I'll seek wisdom because I have none.
"Seek Me and live!" (Amos 5:4)
. . .and so I'll seek Jesus
Thursday, July 22, 2010
"Do not awaken love until the appropriate time"
Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you, by the gazelles and the wild does of the field: do not stir up or awaken love until the appropriate time. -Song of Solomon 2:7
My love is mine and I am his.. -Song of Solomon 2:7
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My number one role model, influence, and best friend forever is my big sis. After reading through Song of Solomon today, I wrote a song honoring the godly love Becca and her fiance Christopher share. "Sister and Christer's" relationship is pure, youthful, and sure to last a lifetime :). Most young girls (and plenty of older ones) I assume would be envious of such a relationship...envious of the commitment, the status, the playful interaction, the gorgeous Christian man....the rooomance!
Now, I'm a sucker for romance...corny pickup lines, flowers, sweet notes or pictures, anything mushy and gross...and yes, I like romance novels, and watch too many chick-flicks.
But I'll be the first to say that I'm simply inspired by the wonderful life my sister and Christopher will soon share. From being somewhat on the inside of their relationship to see the good-bad-ugly-beautiful mesh into something lovely, I am reassured of the benefits of "putting my heart on hold."
The Lord is my shepherd, nothing shall I want. -Psalm 23:1
If your right eye causes you to sin gauge it out and throw it away.. -Matthew 5:29 (This idea is repeated several times scripture.) If the romance novels, etc. , leave us "wanting". . .this is not pleasing to the Lord...and everything is expendible if it means growing closer to the Lord. P.s the Bible has so many wonderful love stories.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. -Proverbs 4:23
If I anticipate that God set apart one man for me to love and be loved by in this temporary life, why on earth would I hand my heart out to anyone else?!
Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God -1Corinthians 10:31
This verse brings a whole new light to what we sweethearts like to call a "crush." Attracted to a guy, Laura? Stop and asses. Am I attracted to the darlin's Christ-like qualities? Am I attracted to the modest way he interacts with me and other girls? When I notice his physical attributes, am I thanking God for making Christian men wholesomely pleasing to the eye? (brief tangent: Too often the new guy is "cute and he's a Christian!" instead of "He loves the Lord with all his heart, and he's pretty cute too!") Is the guy pursuing me, and in a way that is pleasing to Jesus?
If not, note to self: Turn your head, walk away, and thank God that He is your portion!
God is love. He knows how to love. He loves incredibly well. Any affection I feel should be for the Lord, who is all I could want and much much more.
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Besides, psychologists propose a positive correlation between age and ability to control emotion. I like being young, but I would never go back to early teenage years. Not that I have it all together now...nor will I ever. Shwoooh praise Jesus I'm not living this life alone!
My love is mine and I am his.. -Song of Solomon 2:7
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My number one role model, influence, and best friend forever is my big sis. After reading through Song of Solomon today, I wrote a song honoring the godly love Becca and her fiance Christopher share. "Sister and Christer's" relationship is pure, youthful, and sure to last a lifetime :). Most young girls (and plenty of older ones) I assume would be envious of such a relationship...envious of the commitment, the status, the playful interaction, the gorgeous Christian man....the rooomance!
Now, I'm a sucker for romance...corny pickup lines, flowers, sweet notes or pictures, anything mushy and gross...and yes, I like romance novels, and watch too many chick-flicks.
But I'll be the first to say that I'm simply inspired by the wonderful life my sister and Christopher will soon share. From being somewhat on the inside of their relationship to see the good-bad-ugly-beautiful mesh into something lovely, I am reassured of the benefits of "putting my heart on hold."
The Lord is my shepherd, nothing shall I want. -Psalm 23:1
If your right eye causes you to sin gauge it out and throw it away.. -Matthew 5:29 (This idea is repeated several times scripture.) If the romance novels, etc. , leave us "wanting". . .this is not pleasing to the Lord...and everything is expendible if it means growing closer to the Lord. P.s the Bible has so many wonderful love stories.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. -Proverbs 4:23
If I anticipate that God set apart one man for me to love and be loved by in this temporary life, why on earth would I hand my heart out to anyone else?!
Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God -1Corinthians 10:31
This verse brings a whole new light to what we sweethearts like to call a "crush." Attracted to a guy, Laura? Stop and asses. Am I attracted to the darlin's Christ-like qualities? Am I attracted to the modest way he interacts with me and other girls? When I notice his physical attributes, am I thanking God for making Christian men wholesomely pleasing to the eye? (brief tangent: Too often the new guy is "cute and he's a Christian!" instead of "He loves the Lord with all his heart, and he's pretty cute too!") Is the guy pursuing me, and in a way that is pleasing to Jesus?
If not, note to self: Turn your head, walk away, and thank God that He is your portion!
God is love. He knows how to love. He loves incredibly well. Any affection I feel should be for the Lord, who is all I could want and much much more.
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Besides, psychologists propose a positive correlation between age and ability to control emotion. I like being young, but I would never go back to early teenage years. Not that I have it all together now...nor will I ever. Shwoooh praise Jesus I'm not living this life alone!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Whom should I fear?
I heard Clayton King's sermon Life and Death four weeks in a row this summer; and still I need to be reminded of God's message in John 10 over and over....and over and over and over.
The words written in my journal from this sermon have been and will continue to be a sort of grounds to live by, especially as I anticipate attack this semester. Not only am I reminded that there is a theif who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy..but that Jesus came so that I may..we may..have life and have it in abundance. :D
"I am the gate. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture." (v.9)
The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom should I be afraid? -Psalm 27:1
I am the sheep. Jesus is my shepherd. I am confident that the Shepherd will continue to provide
pasture for the sheep to feed
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So Jesus said again, "I assure you: I am the door of the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." - John 10:7-11
"My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish--ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." - John 10:27-28
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So much power in the Word, so much wisdom, so much freedom!! I wish I could memorize it all!
The words written in my journal from this sermon have been and will continue to be a sort of grounds to live by, especially as I anticipate attack this semester. Not only am I reminded that there is a theif who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy..but that Jesus came so that I may..we may..have life and have it in abundance. :D
"I am the gate. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture." (v.9)
The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom should I be afraid? -Psalm 27:1
I am the sheep. Jesus is my shepherd. I am confident that the Shepherd will continue to provide
pasture for the sheep to feed
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So Jesus said again, "I assure you: I am the door of the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." - John 10:7-11
"My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish--ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." - John 10:27-28
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So much power in the Word, so much wisdom, so much freedom!! I wish I could memorize it all!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in will see the light.
-Luke 8:16
No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light.
-Luke 11:33
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My upcoming Australia trip started as a thought when I was a junior in high school. For unexplained, but probably selfish reasons, I've always had a burningggg desire to specifically visit Australia.
Adventure (noun) - 1. an exciting or very unusual experience. 3. a bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome
Adventure is my second favorite word in the dictionary (next to love); and if you spend time with me, you know my two favorite things to do are 1.love people 2.adventure..and you've heard me say things like "I love to love!" , "Life is an adventure", "Let's adventurrrree!"
Australia will undoubtedly be the adventure of a lifetime, but I'm as wary as I am excited.
Temptation is real, sin is captivating, and Satan wants to devour me.
From you I'm asking for spiritual accountability, encouragement, prayer, scripture, anything to help me fight the enemy. I believe in my heart that this semester will be a time of rest in the Lord, but also a time of unsettling truths, strife for unmistakable identity, and hopefully persecution.
My desire is not to live with both feet in two very different paths, but to "flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness" (2 Timothy 2:22)
My purpose in lighting my lamp.."to put it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light."
Jesus-light. Laura's actions, thoughts, words, body, attitude-lampstand.
Friends, please be intentional about praying for me and asking me what new things I am or need to be surrendering to GOD..and how I'm sharing JESUS with the people around me who desperately need LIFE.
-Luke 8:16
No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light.
-Luke 11:33
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My upcoming Australia trip started as a thought when I was a junior in high school. For unexplained, but probably selfish reasons, I've always had a burningggg desire to specifically visit Australia.
Adventure (noun) - 1. an exciting or very unusual experience. 3. a bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome
Adventure is my second favorite word in the dictionary (next to love); and if you spend time with me, you know my two favorite things to do are 1.love people 2.adventure..and you've heard me say things like "I love to love!" , "Life is an adventure", "Let's adventurrrree!"
Australia will undoubtedly be the adventure of a lifetime, but I'm as wary as I am excited.
Temptation is real, sin is captivating, and Satan wants to devour me.
From you I'm asking for spiritual accountability, encouragement, prayer, scripture, anything to help me fight the enemy. I believe in my heart that this semester will be a time of rest in the Lord, but also a time of unsettling truths, strife for unmistakable identity, and hopefully persecution.
My desire is not to live with both feet in two very different paths, but to "flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness" (2 Timothy 2:22)
My purpose in lighting my lamp.."to put it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light."
Jesus-light. Laura's actions, thoughts, words, body, attitude-lampstand.
Friends, please be intentional about praying for me and asking me what new things I am or need to be surrendering to GOD..and how I'm sharing JESUS with the people around me who desperately need LIFE.
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