July 2011
42 posts
“Your life is littered with signposts of God’s faithfulness. Regardless of your...”
– Pastor Steven Furtick
“I think what we really want isn’t peace. It’s calm conditions. Unfortunately,...”
– Pastor Steven Furtick
sin
tylersaldana:
anyone else sick of doing it?
i tend to beat myself up for missing the mark. falling short of the glory of God (romans 3.23). ultimately, for not being Jesus himself.
every drop of energy can be poured into not missing the target. an endless wrestling day and night. to be a “better person” (whatever that means). when we’re so wrapped up in our iniquities (literally means twisted...
Our dog died today.
Kobe, you were a good dog. I’ll miss you.
I honestly am frustrated because I want to look for that photo I have of him but I can’t find it. I’m not an animal lover, and I am NOT a fan of dogs. They scare me. But Kobe was just different. That’s why he’s special to me.
“Being a woman, I learned, means allowing myself to be constantly stirred by a...”
– A Woman of Praise (via sheenalovessunsets)
“The life of the Godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there....”
– John Piper (via tylersaldana)
Breezy
Monica: Hi, it’s Monica. I’m just checking in ’cause I got this message from you and I didn’t know if it was old or new or what. So, I’m just checkin’. So let me know, or don’t, whatever. I’m breezy.
Joey: Hey, you can’t say you’re breezy, that, that totally negates the breezy.
If you wait
genevieveolivia:
if you give it to me, if you’re patient, it will be holy, it will be a great joy of your life.
Let me prepare you, let me be the writer, let me make the paper and the ink and when you let me be the author of your love story… it will be holy, it will give you a revelation of my love and an opportunity to walk it out every day.
Let me be the one who holds the pen and the result...
“God was pleased to make you His own. Pleased! He didn’t just feel sorry for you....”
– Beth Moore (via inspiredglory)
Who are we becoming? →
God “cares more about who we’re becoming than where we’re going or what we’re achieving.”
Denise Cua wrote something about trusting God. It’s really beautiful. Take the time to read it. :D
The problem with people is that they're people....
therealerice:
Stop putting your trust in people. Trust God.
“The single most difficult pursuit is truth and love.
That sentence is...”
– Max Lucado (taken from Owl City’s blog)
Great Conversation.
You say: It’s impossible.
God says: All things are possible. (Luke 18:27)
You say: I’m too tired.
God says: I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: Nobody really loves me.
God says: I love you. (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: I can’t go on.
God says: My grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)
You say: I can’t figure things out.
God says: I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: I can’t do it.
God says: You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13)
You say: I’m not able.
God says: I am able. (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: It’s not worth it.
God says: It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28)
You say: I can’t forgive myself.
God says: I FORGIVE YOU. (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: I can’t manage.
God says: I will supply all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
You say: I’m afraid.
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: I’m always worried and frustrated.
God says: Cast all your cares on ME. (I Peter 5:7)
You say: I don’t have enough faith.
God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)
You say: I’m not smart enough.
God says: I give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: I feel all alone.
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
“It is very hard to refuse a love that is without conditions, but I know that it...”
– (via ipreacherdotty)
“I love when people ask me “Aren’t you taking your relationship with Jesus too...”
– Auston Jones (via abiding-love)
Daddy God's darling girl: Jesus lemme sing You a... →
jesuslovesthisgirl:
It’s amazing how You can speak right to my heart, without saying a word You can light up the dark, try as I may I can never explain, wad I hear when You don’t say a thing
The smile on Your face lets me know that You love me, There’s a truth in Your eyes saying You’ll never leave me, The…
“Do you mortify;
do you make it your daily work;
be always at it while you...”
– John Owen
“The essential, vital, indispensable, defining heart of worship is the experience...”
– John Piper
“Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast.
All the vain things that charm me most,...”
– When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (via hellomoon)
“It is not our love for God; it is God’s love for us in sending his Son to be the...”
– Max Lucado
