The whole entry I wrote before about doubting things made me realize a couple things. The first of which is not to take that entry too seriously because I realize that when Christians doubt certain things, it really is the devil playing with our minds, he is basically whipering things in our ears in attempt to make us question what we believe, even when there is plenty of proof of the things God has done for me and many others. Also I'm glad to be back at school, and already I can meet with God and feel his presence easier, and it's just a blessing to know that he is with me and is helping me in areas I need him to. I want to just ask forgiveness for not always fully trusting him like my heart should be doing, but I'm growing still. I also want to be forgiven for any other minor stupid things I may have done that are just a waste of time that may distract me from walking with God better. God knows my heart, and he knows that I want to serve Him and meet with him, and that is where my desires lie. I know he will be doing amazing things in weeks to come in my life as well as many of those around me which is awesome. I'm pumped. In other news I listened to a sermon tonight about desiring to meet with God more and on higher levels and I definitely am striving towards that, and in the sermon the pastor mentioned a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. So I google quoted and found a bunch of quotes I really like by him. I'll put them in so the reader can see them and be reminded why there is a whole day devoted to this man/martyr/servant of God. I'm starting to realize how blessed and annointed this man was, and it's unfortunate I did not realize these things sooner. We learn so much about the MLK that was the Civil Rights leader, but so little about this mans heart for God which was so much more important than anything else. Sure this man did amazing things in helping African Americans receive equal rights, but what this man did for God is measured far greater in heaven and I'm sure he is happy where he is in his place in heaven. Here are some quotes now:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. "
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
(not sure what that one means)
"It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it."
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' " (think about being selfless)
"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. " (Think about how people accept the minor reasons to doubt God rather than accepting the major reasons as to why he does exist)
"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" "
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." (think Ted Hagard)
Now altought these are all MLK's lesser known quotes I feel they are all powerful and I couldn't even find or remember the one I heard that was awesome, but nonetheless I am amazed just at these. I think about how this world and how the people in it are misguided, and so many people lack knowing the Truth because they are consumed in their worldly possessions and all it has to offer. I don't really have much else to say, Unfortunately I'm still kind of hoping God will give me some kind of help or vision for my life. So I'm going back to the Word and praying right now. Here's a poem:
Ghazal "On the Cross"I guess you forgot to say good-bye on the cross
I’m sorry about the escape you didn’t try on the cross
I’ve been dead a while now, three days strong in fact
I’ve been broken down, remember my cry on the cross
They cursed and laughed at you while you were helpless
You chose not to shout back, that doesn’t fly on the cross
After you are taken down the crucifix you will once again walk
And one day you’ll come back to Galilee you don’t rely on the cross
Forgive me Jesus, for not being able to protect you
Your destiny was the one they chose to crucify on the cross
Look at the God that you bow to, he can’t save himself
Everyone point and laugh at the guy on the cross
The tears drip down my face to hydrate me
There is no way to survive; I look to the sky on the cross
And now James, look to be cleansed from your sins
Because for you I have chosen to die on the cross
