Tuesday, July 7, 2009
This is exactly how I feal!!!! Please Look
Where are the people that accused me?
The ones who beat me down and bruised me
They hide just out of sight, can’t face me in the light
They’ll return but I’ll be stronger
God I want to dream again, take me where I’ve never been
I wanna go there, this time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me
Sometimes it's hard to just keep going
But faith is moving without knowing
Can I trust what I can’t see to reach my destiny?
I want to take control but I know better
God I want to dream again, take me where I’ve never been
I wanna go there, this time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me
Forget the fear it’s just a crutch
That tries to hold you back
And turn your dreams to dust
All you need to do is just trust
God I want to dream again, take me where I’ve never been
I wanna go there, this time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me
God I want to dream again, take me where I’ve never been
I wanna go there, this time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me
Song by Fireflight – Unbreakable
Let the Lord Shine
[Devotional]
Relationships
You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13 nlt
Living the intentional life in Christ means you live from the inside out. Your heart--what you think, believe and feel--must line up with the truth of God's Word. As you grow in relationship with Him, the desires of your heart will change. People will see Christ living in you and He will use you to bring about change in them. If you become frustrated with your actions, remember that God is working on your heart. Ask for forgiveness and start new each day in Him.
[Verse that went with it]
(Even though there was not a forward on this verse I think there needed to be one)
[My Forward]
This verse was given to the Jews from Egypt, however, it shows us of Gods faith in us along with his truly forgiving heart.
[Verse]
Ezekiel 36:24-28 (New King James Version)
24 For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. 25 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. 28 Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God.
Continue to let the Lord shine in your life!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Tell the Truth - Follow Jesus
The Truth Shall Make You Free
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
[Are you a disciple of Christ?]
2 Corinthians 13:5 (New King James Version)
5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.
[How are you or are you not one?]
Luke 14:25-33 (New King James Version)
Leaving All to Follow Christ
25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— 29 lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’? 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. 33 So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.
So be wise in your ways, choose the right path, for our current world can be stumbling to any who forget the real truth of Christ and our God. There are things that can and will be given and taken wrong in the Bible. Do not follow those people! Do not be led astray!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Another Day, Another Chance...
I woke up this morning feeling somewhat down. I could not shake the feeling. I am just here trying to do my best to keep the hope. I know that I have to work really hard at my self in order to fix me, through the power of God I know it can be possible. I am on a tough road to begin with, that I have only created for myself, in what I have done to others, my Wife Rebecca, and my family. I just have to try to take this one day at a time.
So many things flow through my mind at once it is sometimes hard to focus and think. I am hoping that writing now will help with that. I know that God has given me the strength to keep going everyday. To move closer to him through every challenge that I face.
I am sure that God has helped me overcome my major problems and addictions. I know that I had some pitfalls that hurt my relationships a great deal. I have had very little to no temptation for evil and I pray to God to help me through everything.
I get fairly scared on a regular basis and I start to ask questions and talk a lot. I know that it is only my fears in my head and they are very hard to stomp out, I know the Lord is still helping me in that area as well.
(Letter to God)
Dear God,
I know that you are still here with me, that you will never abandon me and my search for purity and oneness with you and those I love most. I realize that I still have a lot of fears and struggles to overcome. I have a long way to go till I become whole again through you and in your eyes.
The ball in in your court now God and that is the way it should have always been. I have treated people wrongly and I hope that they can find the will to forgive me. I want so bad to shout out to them. Tell them how wrong I was, I want you to carry my voice over air and sea, mountains and valleys. I have written letters in the hopes that you help them find there destinations safe and through your grace bless those who read them.
God I ask your for your blessing onto this household that you give safe watch to our action and help me not to go astray. I ask that you be with my Wife Rebecca and my daughter Zada, keep them safe, watch over them. I know they need you to now more than anything in the world. I know my wife needs to have a sense of security in her life.
God, you are the almighty King and the Lord of all, you create all things and you want to show us your everlasting love. Thank you for the Savior you sent to us. I need to remember that I may never get into a situation that I would have to sacrifice as much as your son did on that day on the cross. I thank you Lord for all that you do and will do.
Thank you for opening my eyes to you and your glory. Letting me see who I was and who I am to become. To wipe the slate clean and start over a new in your faith. Thank you God.
Your Son,
Aaron J. Smith
Monday, June 1, 2009
A post to count
It was recommended to me that I start a journal, and in that I came to the realization that I should try to blog and put my thoughts where it was easy to get to, where I can get others opinions and so forth.
This would be my 3rd day of hardship and struggle in my current situation. I am worried about a lot of stuff that I feel may be overwhelming me at this time. I have been praying often for the guidance to pull me through this hard ordeal. I know God is looking out for myself, my Wife Rebecca and my Daughter Zada. I am having faith that my prayers are heard. They calm me a lot and help me through the struggle. I have may fears and challenges to overcome.
I write letters everyday in the hopes that they find there way safe to their destinations. I am going to stay positive about this, but in doing so, I also have to not overwhelm myself. I am also doing a chapter a day in a great marriage book, one that I did not take to serious earlier. I think this would have benefited me long ago if I would have done it with all my heart.
I watched the movie Fireproof last night, that is a very moving movie. I cried through most of it. It showed me how I should have been a better husband. I am much like the guy in the movie and have may of his pitfalls. I am all to certain now that I have to work very hard now if I am to salvage my future with the ones I love.
(Letter to God)
Dear God,
I know that you have full control of my life. I know that you have given us your son, to show us that even you can sacrifice yourself to us. I know that in that way, I am to sacrifice myself to others, my family, and especially my Wife. You told me to love my wife as Christ loves the Church, but there are all to many time that I have failed to do so.
I see a battle for my soul taking place and I know that you are there to comfort and watch over me through it. I release all my control to you. I want you to guide me, show me the path I am to take, help my feet to walk in the direction that you have provided for me. I know that in the past I have rejected you and gone from your word. But even then you watched over me, just waiting for the moment when I would except you as my God, and your son Christ Jesus as my Savior.
I am letting you know that I am going to walk with you for the rest of my days, be the man you want me to be. I know that if I start to fall off the path, you will be there to catch me. I know that if a obstacle gets in my way, you will help me over. That if temptation comes to my door, you will lock it out. I have faith in you God, that all will be alright. I thank you for letting me serve you. Please watch over my family and those around us.
Love your son,
Aaron J. Smith
