“Sometimes I worry that I pray too much, about silly things, sometimes I feel like I’m bothering God. But, when I think about it I’d rather get to heaven and have Jesus say “now, there’s a familiar voice”. Then get into heaven and hear him say “nice to finally hear from you”. “
-quote i still remember about a year later
I believe He wants to hear us but, sometimes our mind makes us feel too inadequate to be heard. That’s not from Him.
Making the decision to follow the Bible's doctrine; dedicating my life to Jesus' teachings and promises regardless of my human doubts, Satan's lies and my own thoughts and feelings...
That's easily the hardest thing I've ever done.
If you think following Jesus is easy, you're not a real disciple. You're just religious.
Recognize the difference between those who seek equality and those who seek vengeance. Find those people and seperate yourself from them, but know that in order to fully seperate yourself, you will also have to leave the labels they identify with behind... and that's okay. You don't need their contrived titles and boxes to prove that you deserve to exist.
Simply exist.
They don't have to understand you. Their perception and opinion does not matter. Prioritize God's opinions first, and then your own, and perhaps those you love.
And if you feel out of place? And alone? You're probably doing something right. I promise God is so proud of you and I promise you are never truly alone. He stands with you... and so do I 🖤🖤🖤
"Nature is an artist," no. Nature is the art. God the Creator of nature is the artist. You don't walk into an art gallery and go, "Wow, that painting is a genius." Credit the artist.
THIS IS SO TRUE. I think this all the time.
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
Paul hit it on the head with this one.
You know he's taking to those people who go on rants about their own obsessions constantly and never ask about yours, or don't seem to even listen to your response when they do. It's so easy to do... but we should all strive to highlight others more than we do ourselves.
So here's your friendly reminder to do at least one thing for someone else, that you don't necessarily want to, every day. And to always ask about your friends. They may need that caring attention far more than you know.
To all the self hating Christians out there with self destructive habits and addictions... like me... I have a proposal.
When you make a mistake. Or remember a past mistake. Or discover you've been making continual mistakes without realizing. Or get stuck in a terrible memory. Or the mirror mocks and distorts you. Or you suddenly feel an overall wave of disgust towards yourself, for whatever reason that may be... instead of not eating or cutting or slamming your head into a wall or otherwise punishing yourself...
Pray. Take a moment to breathe and pray.
I want you to pray for grace.
Because our God's grace is sufficient. His blood was spilled for your imperfections thousands of years ago in anticipation for this very moment of human inadequacy and every other that is sure to come in your lifetime. There is no need to spill your own.
Honor His sacrifice. Thank God for His grace.
