October 31, 2014

DJ

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

Well, Halloween is upon us and we are all wondering what we should do about it… the answer is surprisingly simple but one that people don’t want to get involved with.

If you aim at things of this world then the only reward you will get is of this world. If you aim for Halloween then the only enjoyment you will get is of this world and you may end up feeling ill from the worldly ways.

But if you keep your focus on God and allow Him to guide and protect you, then the ways of the world will not be that exciting…

To get the most enjoyment out of life, keep God in the centre of your life.

October 30, 2014

DJ

Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.

I look back on life and I think to myself “why didn’t life have a warning label on it?” and then I look at how much I tried to teach my children and the youth around me and I think “Oh, it did!”

As young people we should try to discern good from evil and apply good in our lives so that we may not have to put up with the judgment afterward; but it is hard to listen…

There is so many loud noises to distract us from the good path and from listening to others who try to teach us those ways that we tend to fall off the rails far more than we should.

Is there a way out of this? Try to look for and aim for good and enjoy it!

October 29, 2014

DJ

Proverbs 10:25 When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

One of the big temptations we have is looking for the buzz or excitement in life. We try to seek out where we can get the next buzz from rather than trying to make peace.

No you certainly are not alone in thinking that you still do like it now and again even as a Christian!

Look at a bit of history though. The evil people do not make that big an impact on history as the good people do. Each generation looks to find excitement in its own generation and not by reading books about it.

Evil is very harmful, but it has no staying power!

October 28, 2014

DJ

Proverbs 10:23 To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.

When people get up to mischief, we can be sure that they are treating it much like a sport and not looking at the consequences of their actions.

And let’s be honest, we have all been there, done that and have the T-shirt; so no turning round and blaming others – look inside your own life first of all.

When we do begin to understand consequences and to look at how much we hurt other people when we do wrong, we begin to gain understanding of life; or wisdom.

I know I have had to learn for a very long time before I have gained any understanding; but I thank God He is persistent in teaching me!