I guess the opposite of that would be content. If I'm not restless or am content, I don't feel the need for change. I'm not expecting anything to happen and am ok with that or even prefer that. How boring and dangerous at the same time!
If every Tuesday night I have to watch my favorite show and something comes up in real life, what do I do? I don't have a favorite Tuesday night show, but I know there are other meaningless comforts that I'd probably struggle with giving up if I got that call.
Now, if I have no specific comforts but just like to hang around the house and do things and I resist the opportunities to maintain comfort, how far away from the Tuesday-night-show-syndrome am I? I think it's not about what you are doing. It's about what you could be doing... OR even thinking about.
Don't miss the opportunity God lays out before you.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
www.jakecolsen.com
I just finished reading a book called "So, you don't want to go to church anymore?" directly off of the above website . Jon from Mythic Reality recommended it to me.
It's a fictional story that points out the failures of today's church and it's structure in regards to the parishioner and their relationship to "Father".
I have my own frustrations with church and this solidifies them. I don't think I'm committed to leaving church. I wouldn't rule it out either though. I guess I look at church as a possible opportunity to connect with people that are in a situation like mine. People who are looking for a relationship with God through fellowship with Him and others. The church doesn't really help too much with that but I guess I would defend the church by saying it's at least a place to meet with people who are "trying" to head in the same direction. The frustration is trying to find people like that amongst people who are putting their trust in the system and doing what is recommended by the church and thinking that is what will bring them to Him. I'm pretty new in this and don't have a great relationship with God so my prayer is as I grow in Him the people who are heading that way will be more obvious. Regardless to that, finding Him first is priority one and whatever I need from there should follow. I guess if follow that line of thinking I won't be so frustrated after all (I should be looking for him first). If you seek Him you will get what you need. With or without the modern church or other people.
Anyway, good book. I recommend it. Thanks to Jon for Recommending it.
It's a fictional story that points out the failures of today's church and it's structure in regards to the parishioner and their relationship to "Father".
I have my own frustrations with church and this solidifies them. I don't think I'm committed to leaving church. I wouldn't rule it out either though. I guess I look at church as a possible opportunity to connect with people that are in a situation like mine. People who are looking for a relationship with God through fellowship with Him and others. The church doesn't really help too much with that but I guess I would defend the church by saying it's at least a place to meet with people who are "trying" to head in the same direction. The frustration is trying to find people like that amongst people who are putting their trust in the system and doing what is recommended by the church and thinking that is what will bring them to Him. I'm pretty new in this and don't have a great relationship with God so my prayer is as I grow in Him the people who are heading that way will be more obvious. Regardless to that, finding Him first is priority one and whatever I need from there should follow. I guess if follow that line of thinking I won't be so frustrated after all (I should be looking for him first). If you seek Him you will get what you need. With or without the modern church or other people.
Anyway, good book. I recommend it. Thanks to Jon for Recommending it.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Questions
In the work world, what does it say about you if the non-believers around you see you as one of their own? If you have a career where if you were as outspoken as Jesus about Faith, you would loose your career, should you be in that career? What should be the approach to co-workers who know you have some commitment to at least some sort of religon, if they have made it clear they are not interested? ... or how about if they haven't made it clear and have actually left an opening for discussion? What direction do you take then in that discussion? Have you ever spoken out at work? If you do get on to "that topic" do you explain what your beleifs are as far as doctrine and rules you follow or do you speak of what you believe and that you believe it is the truth. What's the approach? and how can you tell you're doing a horrible job?
Monday, October 02, 2006
Ecclesiastes 7:16-18
The copy at the bottom is from the NIV.
It states to "not be over righteous or over wise" and of course "don't be over wicked" or "a fool".
Now, my "Living Translation bible has a footnote on this that goes as follows:
"How can a person be too good or too wise? This is a warning against pride--legalism or false righteousness..."
I'm going to take a leap here and say I think they're right in their interpretation. It really is hard to figure out what that means for me, my mind, and my actions. It seems actually to be saying don't worry about that so much. Going too far one way or the other is NOT good.
Ecclesiastes
Chapter 7
16 Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
and not let go of the other.
The man who fears God will avoid all extremes .
It states to "not be over righteous or over wise" and of course "don't be over wicked" or "a fool".
Now, my "Living Translation bible has a footnote on this that goes as follows:
"How can a person be too good or too wise? This is a warning against pride--legalism or false righteousness..."
I'm going to take a leap here and say I think they're right in their interpretation. It really is hard to figure out what that means for me, my mind, and my actions. It seems actually to be saying don't worry about that so much. Going too far one way or the other is NOT good.
Ecclesiastes
Chapter 7
16 Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked,<br> and do not be a fool—r> why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the oneand not let go of the other.
The man who fears God will avoid all extremes .
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