1. This doesn’t really sit too well with me. While I believe that we should seek God at all times, in times of desperation and in times of blessing, I find it difficult to accept this portrayal of a god who would purposefully keep his beloved children in a state of desperation just to have a connection with them. Seems rather petty behavior for an Almighty God.

    Hear me out. Say I only talked to my parents whenever I needed money, would they try to manipulate circumstances to keep me reliant on them for money so that we’d maintain some sort of relationship? I think you would all agree that’s kind of messed up for parents. So if my earthly parents wouldn’t even do that to me, why would my Heavenly Father?

    I know that God is a personal God who truly seeks a relationship with us, and He’s above attitudes that we think are typical in others. While maybe we can expect others to manipulate us to become reliant on them, God doesn’t do that. He just asks to be a part of our lives. And even when we reject Him, He’s still there, and I don’t think we can even begin to fathom how great is His love. 

    I really don’t know where this excerpt came from, and I apologize to whoever wrote it, if they should ever come across my blog and read this. I just think God is so much greater than that depicted here.

    (Source: spiritualinspiration, via spiritualinspiration)

     


  2. Psalm 119

    So lately I’ve been trying this thing called self-control. Where in the past I’d just throw myself into what I’m feeling, now I just really don’t want distractions from chasing after God. 

    Ok, I’ll just come right out and say it. I’ve been kinda crushin’ on someone, teehee. I’ve been able to keep the hormones at bay most of the time, but lately I’ve been having dreams, certain images by others when being prayed for, and other coincidences that I’m weary to associate them with certain someone because the devil knows my weaknesses as much as God does. And even if yeah he is a pretty Godly man, I’m hesitant to act on these things because the situation is possibly being used against me by the enemy to distract me from my walk with God. And at this point I’m keeping my eyes on the prize, and if He sees fit to place someone beside me while I’m running to Him then so be it. But let my eyes be forever focused on the Lord. 
      

    Yesterday afternoon (I had slept most of my day), I prayed as I was waking up for more discernment from things of the enemy and things of the Lord. I also prayed for a verse to strengthen me in following his way. I don’t know every verse in the Bible, so when God told me “Psalm 119,” I was pleasantly surprised. Psalm 119 is really long, so here are a few that stood out to me:

    How can young people keep their way pure?
    By guarding it according to your word.
    With my whole heart I seek you;
        do not let me stray from your commandments.
    I treasure your word in my heart,
        so that I may not sin against you.
    Blessed are you, O Lord;
        teach me your statutes.
    With my lips I declare
        all the ordinances of your mouth.
    I delight in the way of your decrees
        as much as in all riches.
    I will meditate on your precepts,
        and fix my eyes on your ways.
    I will delight in your statutes;
        I will not forget your word

                            Psalm119:9-16

     

    Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
        and I will observe it to the end.
    Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
        and observe it with my whole heart.
    Lead me in the path of your commandments,
        for I delight in it.
    Turn my heart to your decrees,
        and not to selfish gain.
    Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
        give me life in your ways.
    Confirm to your servant your promise,
        which is for those who fear you.
    Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
        for your ordinances are good.
    See, I have longed for your precepts;
        in your righteousness give me life.

                            Psalm 119:33-40

     

    You have dealt well with your servant,
        O Lord, according to your word.
    Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
        for I believe in your commandments.
    Before I was humbled I went astray,
        but now I keep your word.
    You are good and do good;
        teach me your statutes.
    The arrogant smear me with lies,
        but with my whole heart I keep your precepts.
    Their hearts are fat and gross,
        but I delight in your law.
    It is good for me that I was humbled,
        so that I might learn your statutes.
    The law of your mouth is better to me
        than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

                                        Psalm 119:65-72

     

    Your word is a lamp to my feet
        and a light to my path.
    I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
        to observe your righteous ordinances.
    I am severely afflicted;
        give me life, O Lord, according to your word.
    Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
        and teach me your ordinances.
    I hold my life in my hand continually,
        but I do not forget your law.
    The wicked have laid a snare for me,
        but I do not stray from your precepts.
    Your decrees are my heritage forever;
        they are the joy of my heart.
    I incline my heart to perform your statutes
        forever, to the end.

                                        Psalm 119:105-112

     

    Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
        give me understanding according to your word.
    Let my supplication come before you;
        deliver me according to your promise.
    My lips will pour forth praise,
        because you teach me your statutes.
    My tongue will sing of your promise,
        for all your commandments are right.
    Let your hand be ready to help me,
        for I have chosen your precepts.
    I long for your salvation, O Lord,
        and your law is my delight.
    Let me live that I may praise you,
        and let your ordinances help me.
    I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
        for I do not forget your commandments

                                        Psalm 119:169-176

     

     

     

     

     


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  4. ryanduhhhlion:

    ohmaibuddha:

     

    afternoonsnoozebutton:

    A pastor in Seoul, South Korea has created a “baby box” for people so that people who would otherwise abandon or kill their newborns can leave them somewhere safe instead. The box has a light, a towel lining, and a bell rings as soon as a baby is placed in it so the pastor, his wife, or one of his staff can come and get it right away.

    Lee Jong-rak started the box in 2009, and has welcomed all babies, often disabled or the children of single mothers, that have been placed in the box since. The babies are given a loving home, food, and shelter in his orphanage. Currently, an average of 17-18 babies are placed in the box every month. 

    One mother who had considered poisoning her baby before she heard about the Baby Box left her baby in the box with a letter pinned to his clothing that read: 

    ‘My baby! Mom is so sorry.
    I am so sorry to make this decision.
    My son! I hope you to meet great parents,
    And I am very very sorry.
    I don’t deserve to say a word.
    sorry, sorry, and I love you my son.
    Mom loves you more than anything else.
    I leave you here because I don’t know who your father is.
    I used to think about something bad but I guess this box is safer for you.
    That’s why I decided to leave you here.
    My son, Please forgive me.’

    - ‘A single mother’s tearful letter’

    Lee Jong-rak is the subject of a documentary called “The Drop Box”, which I haven’t seen - but I can recommend this 13 minute Dateline video. You can find the Facebook page for the BabyBox here.

    BLESS THIS MAN <3

    aww wow! thank God for this man, for saving these innocent lives

    (via restlessrina)

     


  5. slip slip
    its a slippery slope
    sliding down grasping
    no grip
    just air
    you’ll find out who your real friends are
    they live at the bottom of that bottle, in that text message from that guy you met last night, and your hella down girlfriends that support that side of you, because that’s who you find there in the hole you dug for yourself.
    at least while you’re going down there’s a party there with you,
    making the most of the night like you’re going to die young
    you’re among your kind
    with the same vices
    so they understand you
    and you never feel alienated or alone
    except when the party’s over

    and oh here’s some prayer
    but go help yourself
    you’re not in the in crowd yet
    you need to work yourself out first before you’re part of the special crowd.
    so hey, your real friends will accept you though, remember them?
    at the bottom of that bottle, where we’ll all sin together like a family. 
    and you try to tell yourself these are lies, lies, lies, but you hear them enough to think maybe you’re just deluding yourself.
    that you belong in the hole, because you dug it yourself.

     


  6. What if God made sloths so that they know the meaning of life since birth
    and when they look like they’re smiling they actually are
    and they’re saying “it’ll be okay guys
    — DC via fb message
     


  7. “He doesn’t look a thing like Jesus”

    Sometimes the semblance of love can be found,
    and it shines and gleams like acrylic glass,
    that when it drops, it doesn’t break;
    pretending to be diamonds,
    unlike the paltry glass stones from times you’ve forgotten.

    So, convinced of it’s authenticity and in awe of it’s beauty,
    you spend your all on it,
    take out debts you can’t repay on it,
    throw in your soul for collateral
    and sign you name to the contract,
    because surely this late night infomercial certificate of authenticity says that it wont turn your skin green so it’s okay.

    So quick to jump 
    because only 500 easy payments of $29.99 seems like a great deal
    and you can’t pass this up, cause God must have gave us such a perfect opportunity for a reason
    And all your friends have bought in to the deception as well so they tell you to go for it.

    And then it comes in the mail, and what you saw on t.v. is nothing like it is. And you blame everything and everyone and especially yourself for being so stupid to sign away your soul to that guy in The Killers’ song. 

    And in the end you think you’re left with nothing but a jaded heart and a spirit of mistrust.

    But that too is a lie.
    You’re now equipped with
    the power to look deeper than surface levels to discern the truth;
    the power of strength to jump hurdles that seemed impossible a year before;
    the power to empathize with others;  
    the power  to help those who are going down the same road;
    and the power to trust you will get through whatever you face because real love is in your corner




     

  8. happy bleh

    (Source: corgis-everywhere)

     

  9. A CRUCIFIXION TYPE LOVE (by Brent Rice)

    so much YES.

     
     

  10. :D!! <3

    (Source: zoeythecorgi, via corgis-everywhere)