"20My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. 23Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. 24Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. 25Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. 26Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. 27Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil." Proverbs 4:20-27
I'm pretty sure that verse 23 is my favorite. Not in the sense of who you give your heart to, but what you put in your heart. If you keep the word of the Lord in your heart things are bound to go well for you.
There is nothing like filling yourself with Jesus. It just makes you alllll bubbly and happy and a better person. He grants peace and dissolves worry. Isn't God just amazing?
anthony
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Trust
Lord God: bless me with understanding Lord, so that I may take fruit from your word. Help me to trust in you, with all my heart.
Proverbs 3 is a pretty tough chapter in my opinion.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5
Its solid stuff, but its tough. I feel pretty smart, I think I understand stuff, but then i'll look at the grand scheme of reality. When I do, I laugh. I know nothing in that sense.
Lets back it up a ways, to the beginning of the chapter;
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." Proverbs 3:1,2
I think it is important to memorize scripture; to have it in your mind to recite and edify yourself and others when you don't have a Bible on hand.
The whole of Proverbs 3 enters the topic of trusting the Lord and relying on his wisdom and understanding and being granted the same wisdom and understanding. To receive it we have to acknowledge God and trust in him. The wisdom and understanding He gives us is more precious than silver and gold. I think thats a pretty good reason to trust in the Lord. :)
Lord when i'm hurting and I don't know what to do, help me trust in you. God help me to see you as my all. I need you Lord God, so so much.
anthony
Proverbs 3 is a pretty tough chapter in my opinion.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5
Its solid stuff, but its tough. I feel pretty smart, I think I understand stuff, but then i'll look at the grand scheme of reality. When I do, I laugh. I know nothing in that sense.
Lets back it up a ways, to the beginning of the chapter;
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." Proverbs 3:1,2
I think it is important to memorize scripture; to have it in your mind to recite and edify yourself and others when you don't have a Bible on hand.
The whole of Proverbs 3 enters the topic of trusting the Lord and relying on his wisdom and understanding and being granted the same wisdom and understanding. To receive it we have to acknowledge God and trust in him. The wisdom and understanding He gives us is more precious than silver and gold. I think thats a pretty good reason to trust in the Lord. :)
Lord when i'm hurting and I don't know what to do, help me trust in you. God help me to see you as my all. I need you Lord God, so so much.
anthony
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Heart
Proverbs 2: 1-8
"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4and if you look for it as for hidden treasure, 5then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, 8for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones."
I love Proverbs.
2: applying your heart to understanding; now thats a smack in the face. How many people half heartedly do stuff? I do. Something you don't want to do, but are forced to do? Or, you're not fully committed to doing it, you think its a cool thing, but you're feeling lazy? Like devo's. You open your Bible and quote something on facebook; check the box and call it good. Now aren't you the cool christian kid? Next time you do your Bible reading/box checking, apply your whole heart to it. Do you know what will happen? Mind. Blown.
3, 4, 5: and if you look for it as for hidden treasure; Yeah, treasure. The Bible is full of hidden treasure just waiting to be found treasure. No one said the Bible would have answers just laid out in plain english, telling me the answers to all my questions, you have to apply your whole heart. Dig for it. Hidden treasure is usually buried. just sayin. 4) Pray your heart out, pray to God like its your calling. Pray to him like you're madly in love and haven't spoken in months. Cry out to him. 5) Once you've done what is in verse 4, then God will communicate back. How? Not necessarily in words heard, or feelings felt, but through his word, the Bible. When that happens, gather your mind back together...it'll be blown again.
6, 7, 8: For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; and spending time in your relationship with God he'll show you all sorts of things. The LORD will bless you with knowledge and wisdom, but he won't GIVE it to you. That would be a genie god. You will earn it through talking and searching for it like that hidden treasure. Spend time with the big G man, throw the ol' pigskin around and hang out. :)
I want to read a book of the Bible a month, but I want to finish a few days before the end of the month so that i'm looking forward to what i'll be reading the next month. Proverbs fits well with its 31 verses.
Share share share. :)
anthony
"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4and if you look for it as for hidden treasure, 5then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, 8for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones."
I love Proverbs.
2: applying your heart to understanding; now thats a smack in the face. How many people half heartedly do stuff? I do. Something you don't want to do, but are forced to do? Or, you're not fully committed to doing it, you think its a cool thing, but you're feeling lazy? Like devo's. You open your Bible and quote something on facebook; check the box and call it good. Now aren't you the cool christian kid? Next time you do your Bible reading/box checking, apply your whole heart to it. Do you know what will happen? Mind. Blown.
3, 4, 5: and if you look for it as for hidden treasure; Yeah, treasure. The Bible is full of hidden treasure just waiting to be found treasure. No one said the Bible would have answers just laid out in plain english, telling me the answers to all my questions, you have to apply your whole heart. Dig for it. Hidden treasure is usually buried. just sayin. 4) Pray your heart out, pray to God like its your calling. Pray to him like you're madly in love and haven't spoken in months. Cry out to him. 5) Once you've done what is in verse 4, then God will communicate back. How? Not necessarily in words heard, or feelings felt, but through his word, the Bible. When that happens, gather your mind back together...it'll be blown again.
6, 7, 8: For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; and spending time in your relationship with God he'll show you all sorts of things. The LORD will bless you with knowledge and wisdom, but he won't GIVE it to you. That would be a genie god. You will earn it through talking and searching for it like that hidden treasure. Spend time with the big G man, throw the ol' pigskin around and hang out. :)
I want to read a book of the Bible a month, but I want to finish a few days before the end of the month so that i'm looking forward to what i'll be reading the next month. Proverbs fits well with its 31 verses.
Share share share. :)
anthony
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Hand
Proverbs 1:19;
"Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it."
I've been broken hearted over women before, and there is a constant theme on why they don't want to be in a relationship with me, "We both need to grow in God first," or bestest yet "God told me so."
Hmph. Sounds like God is speaking profound things to the girls I like. I wish he would say to me, "Nah, boy, not this girl." Then I could be like, "Oh honey, you're sweet and all but God told me so, its not you."
But the truth is; people use God as a cop out. Usually people get in too deep for what they were looking for, they let themselves actually Love. Scary, I know. Or, they weren't in as much Limerence* as they thought they were, and when the honeymoon state of how awesome the other person is over, "God told me so." pops out.
So how do I deal with it? First, I don't get mad at God. I know he's not audibly yelling at these girls to breakup with me. Second, I think about them. Who were they? Did they really like me? Did they love me? Most of the time they didn't, it was me who had the feelings. Thirdly, I get really sad. I mean, what did I do to tick off God? Does he not want me to have a relationship? Fourthly, I realize that God is amazing, I pray to him, and I find peace in his presence and his word. Thats usually when I find the diamond in the coal; the smack in the face. I'm going to take a step here and say that God actually wants me to have a relationship. A dang happy one too, but he's kinda weeding out the weak. I make belief conversations in my head with God; I feel he chuckles at them but gives me some incite in my own head. Here's one:
ME: Hey Big G, I see you're speaking to these girls again. It hurts for them to leave. Just saying, maybe one could stay?
BIG G: Oh one will stay champ. But who were these chicks you were toying around with? Here, lets go for a walk. Take my hand, and I'll show you what you get.
ME: I'm scared to take your hand...
BIG G: What i'm taking you too is worth the fear of trusting me.
So I take his hand, and for a few months life is amazing.
Then I let go of it.
And i'm right back where I started, chasing someone I think I love, only to have them commune with the Great and Holy, and break my heart.
But thats the great thing, the Lord is the ultimate artist. He took dirt and made a MAN! I'm sure he can take the pieces of my heart and make something just as wonderful.
Today, I needed a pick-me-up;
"but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." Proverbs 1:33.
I'll listen Lord, i'll take your hand, i'll hold on tight. Now, where we going?
*Psychology the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically involuntary, and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship.
"Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it."
I've been broken hearted over women before, and there is a constant theme on why they don't want to be in a relationship with me, "We both need to grow in God first," or bestest yet "God told me so."
Hmph. Sounds like God is speaking profound things to the girls I like. I wish he would say to me, "Nah, boy, not this girl." Then I could be like, "Oh honey, you're sweet and all but God told me so, its not you."
But the truth is; people use God as a cop out. Usually people get in too deep for what they were looking for, they let themselves actually Love. Scary, I know. Or, they weren't in as much Limerence* as they thought they were, and when the honeymoon state of how awesome the other person is over, "God told me so." pops out.
So how do I deal with it? First, I don't get mad at God. I know he's not audibly yelling at these girls to breakup with me. Second, I think about them. Who were they? Did they really like me? Did they love me? Most of the time they didn't, it was me who had the feelings. Thirdly, I get really sad. I mean, what did I do to tick off God? Does he not want me to have a relationship? Fourthly, I realize that God is amazing, I pray to him, and I find peace in his presence and his word. Thats usually when I find the diamond in the coal; the smack in the face. I'm going to take a step here and say that God actually wants me to have a relationship. A dang happy one too, but he's kinda weeding out the weak. I make belief conversations in my head with God; I feel he chuckles at them but gives me some incite in my own head. Here's one:
ME: Hey Big G, I see you're speaking to these girls again. It hurts for them to leave. Just saying, maybe one could stay?
BIG G: Oh one will stay champ. But who were these chicks you were toying around with? Here, lets go for a walk. Take my hand, and I'll show you what you get.
ME: I'm scared to take your hand...
BIG G: What i'm taking you too is worth the fear of trusting me.
So I take his hand, and for a few months life is amazing.
Then I let go of it.
And i'm right back where I started, chasing someone I think I love, only to have them commune with the Great and Holy, and break my heart.
But thats the great thing, the Lord is the ultimate artist. He took dirt and made a MAN! I'm sure he can take the pieces of my heart and make something just as wonderful.
Today, I needed a pick-me-up;
"but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." Proverbs 1:33.
I'll listen Lord, i'll take your hand, i'll hold on tight. Now, where we going?
*Psychology the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically involuntary, and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Strong
Sometimes I feel strong, like people come to me for advice and conversation and friendship. I feel good about it. Then other times, I don't feel so strong. I feel insignificant, like people don't remember me.
Then I realize, I can't let people see that; I have to be strong for them.
Then I realize, I can't let people see that; I have to be strong for them.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Baby New Year
Oh I love this topic. I hear people talk all the time about the year. For instants, I'm sure many of you have heard, or have made a statement like this. "ITS ALREADY JULY?! It still feels like this year just started." ...I don't know where I was going with that statement, I just find it comical how we don't really accept that its the current year until its about to be over. Right now, you're finally accepting the fact that it is 2010. In a few days it'll be 2011, and your mind will be blown again.
Are you planning on making any New Year resolutions? Perhaps something like this?
No soda
Be a healthier person
No fast food
Workout
Get good grades
Yeah, most people strive for those every year and fail. I have; guilty. One thing I've noticed is that people go cold turkey with the fast food and soda. I don't think thats exactly the way to go, being that Americans in general are weak willed people who like life on a silver spoon. I believe people should set modest goals, limiting goals. For fast food, why not limit your intake to once a week? Every two weeks? A month? Or work it down to that. Same goes for soda, and other bad things. Get someone who will do what you're doing.
I took a hiatus from Facebook for 3 months, and when I came back I realized a whole bunch of things. Love and Marriage is in the air. I'd like to congratulate those who have/are getting married:
Josh Adams and Makenzie Kamp
Congratulations you two! You've a wonderful marriage coming, make the most of it and stay in love!
Shannel Girton and James Henry Clift
Good job getting married! Have a happy Life together!
Sean Welch and Jessica Andrukat
You guys are so cute together. Stay awesome!
Kristen Ross and Gregory Case.
ABOUT TIME! :P Have a wonderful relationship guys!
Anyone i'm missing? I'm not sure!
Have a wonderful year everyone!
Anthony
Are you planning on making any New Year resolutions? Perhaps something like this?
No soda
Be a healthier person
No fast food
Workout
Get good grades
Yeah, most people strive for those every year and fail. I have; guilty. One thing I've noticed is that people go cold turkey with the fast food and soda. I don't think thats exactly the way to go, being that Americans in general are weak willed people who like life on a silver spoon. I believe people should set modest goals, limiting goals. For fast food, why not limit your intake to once a week? Every two weeks? A month? Or work it down to that. Same goes for soda, and other bad things. Get someone who will do what you're doing.
I took a hiatus from Facebook for 3 months, and when I came back I realized a whole bunch of things. Love and Marriage is in the air. I'd like to congratulate those who have/are getting married:
Josh Adams and Makenzie Kamp
Congratulations you two! You've a wonderful marriage coming, make the most of it and stay in love!
Shannel Girton and James Henry Clift
Good job getting married! Have a happy Life together!
Sean Welch and Jessica Andrukat
You guys are so cute together. Stay awesome!
Kristen Ross and Gregory Case.
ABOUT TIME! :P Have a wonderful relationship guys!
Anyone i'm missing? I'm not sure!
Have a wonderful year everyone!
Anthony
Friday, August 6, 2010
Guys...
...really?
I take it most of you think i'm irrevocably stupid when i'm on my bike. Thanks for the votes of confidence, makes me feel amazing.
Yes; I was doing 133 exactly when they clocked me. A sheriff and two staters came to the scene. After I stopped they told me to get off the bike at gunpoint. They told me to take off my helmet; once I did they cuffed me and put me in the back of the squad car. Ran my license (which is revoke for 3 years) check the bill of sale that covers as my registration for now. While I was sitting in the car; in cuffs; a tow truck came and towed my bike off to who knows where, they weren't to gentle about it either. Fast forward to the jail in coupeville, it was a 2500$ bail, if not 2 days in the slammer. Spent a day, made bail. Here I am. I'm so dumb and stupid all I can do is think about speeding. Who would ever let a 19 year old buy a motorcycle with a power to weight ratio so out of control? thats just suicide. Good thing i'm a dumb driver and speed everywhere. I don't think i've ever not hit 100mph wherever I go.
gosh...
Here's the truth; I didn't do 125mph in a 60mph zone and get caught. Thats dumb. Sure i've sped (OH NO!) but not that ridiculous. What happened was, a car was turning left and I had a bajillion feet of space on the right, so I passed him. On the right. I crossed over the fog line, but I still had feet of clearance on either side. But alas, its still passing on the right in a no passing zone. Stater flashed his lights; pulled me over, and viola. Ticket. Nothing horrendous, just a little lack of judgement. But according to everyone; what a terrible driver, tony.
Now on to something else, another part of my rant...
"You're headlight is out!"
No. No. Its my high beam. Its not out, just not On.
People frustrate me.
I take it most of you think i'm irrevocably stupid when i'm on my bike. Thanks for the votes of confidence, makes me feel amazing.
Yes; I was doing 133 exactly when they clocked me. A sheriff and two staters came to the scene. After I stopped they told me to get off the bike at gunpoint. They told me to take off my helmet; once I did they cuffed me and put me in the back of the squad car. Ran my license (which is revoke for 3 years) check the bill of sale that covers as my registration for now. While I was sitting in the car; in cuffs; a tow truck came and towed my bike off to who knows where, they weren't to gentle about it either. Fast forward to the jail in coupeville, it was a 2500$ bail, if not 2 days in the slammer. Spent a day, made bail. Here I am. I'm so dumb and stupid all I can do is think about speeding. Who would ever let a 19 year old buy a motorcycle with a power to weight ratio so out of control? thats just suicide. Good thing i'm a dumb driver and speed everywhere. I don't think i've ever not hit 100mph wherever I go.
gosh...
Here's the truth; I didn't do 125mph in a 60mph zone and get caught. Thats dumb. Sure i've sped (OH NO!) but not that ridiculous. What happened was, a car was turning left and I had a bajillion feet of space on the right, so I passed him. On the right. I crossed over the fog line, but I still had feet of clearance on either side. But alas, its still passing on the right in a no passing zone. Stater flashed his lights; pulled me over, and viola. Ticket. Nothing horrendous, just a little lack of judgement. But according to everyone; what a terrible driver, tony.
Now on to something else, another part of my rant...
"You're headlight is out!"
No. No. Its my high beam. Its not out, just not On.
People frustrate me.
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