It has been a while since I have posted. These past few weeks has been some of the hardest weeks I have experienced in a long time. First of all my grandfather on my mothers side passed away unexpectedly and then my aunt on my dads side passed away unexpectedly as well. On top of all of that I have midterms which has been keeping me extra busy. I have spent the past few weeks internalizing everything that has happened and....
First of all I can only thank God for the good times I have had with my loved ones. Both loved ones were quite a distance apart from each other in age, but I am thankful for the memories I have. Both were influential in my life at some point.
Second, I am thankful for the grace God has showed to my family and I. I am surrounded with lots of people to comfort and encourage me. Also I have a God who I can look up to for peace and rest.
Third, this is not a goodbye to my loved ones. One day we will meet again in praise and worship to our God.
Overall I am doing well. God has really surprised me and all I can say is that HE is truly good through ALL circumstances. I don't understand everything that happens but He (God) gives me enough to understand why I need Him so much more. I am thankful and hopeful in the Lord.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Enough?
Is Jesus Christ enough?
That was the question I was faced with this morning at church. I mean my first response would be "OF COURSE HE is enough to be content or He is my everything" But as I sat through the sermon I began to wonder if my actions really represented that? Do I really live a life in which Jesus Christ stands as "Enough" for me to not complain, brag, or cry for/about other things in life?
This week I have been praying to God to help me understand some of the things I have been going through, both good and hard. I think He really answered me as I was on my way to church. I turned on my radio and began to listen to one of my favorite local preachers in Chicago, Pastor Erwin Lutzer. To say the least, He preached on Apostle Pauls response when he is given a thorn.
I am amazed by Paul. First of all the way he came to know the Lord is very humbling and second his pure devotion to the Lord is captivating. Pauls response to the thorn that is given to him is nothing but joy in the Lord. It's joy in the Lord because Jesus Christ is more than enough to him. And if this thorn is only going to draw him closer to the Lord then he will gladly boast in it. Dang....One word...humbled.
On top of that then I come in to church only to be asked...Is Christ enough for me?
Well is Christ enough for me? Yes, yes He is. There are times when I don't live my life like He is, but it is the very reason why I need His grace. Everyday is a day given to me to worship Him in heart and then expressed through action. I am blessed and reminded that through my circumstances He is enough for me and it doesn't really matter what my outcomes are as long as He is in the center of it all.
I am loved, forgiven, and renewed. Praise God for His grace. Let us boast in our weaknesses and draw closer to Him! :D
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.-2 Corinthians 12:9
That was the question I was faced with this morning at church. I mean my first response would be "OF COURSE HE is enough to be content or He is my everything" But as I sat through the sermon I began to wonder if my actions really represented that? Do I really live a life in which Jesus Christ stands as "Enough" for me to not complain, brag, or cry for/about other things in life?
This week I have been praying to God to help me understand some of the things I have been going through, both good and hard. I think He really answered me as I was on my way to church. I turned on my radio and began to listen to one of my favorite local preachers in Chicago, Pastor Erwin Lutzer. To say the least, He preached on Apostle Pauls response when he is given a thorn.
I am amazed by Paul. First of all the way he came to know the Lord is very humbling and second his pure devotion to the Lord is captivating. Pauls response to the thorn that is given to him is nothing but joy in the Lord. It's joy in the Lord because Jesus Christ is more than enough to him. And if this thorn is only going to draw him closer to the Lord then he will gladly boast in it. Dang....One word...humbled.
On top of that then I come in to church only to be asked...Is Christ enough for me?
Well is Christ enough for me? Yes, yes He is. There are times when I don't live my life like He is, but it is the very reason why I need His grace. Everyday is a day given to me to worship Him in heart and then expressed through action. I am blessed and reminded that through my circumstances He is enough for me and it doesn't really matter what my outcomes are as long as He is in the center of it all.
I am loved, forgiven, and renewed. Praise God for His grace. Let us boast in our weaknesses and draw closer to Him! :D
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.-2 Corinthians 12:9
Question for YOU: Is Jesus Christ enough?
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