Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey....
Sorry just singing along to my radio Which I like to do quite often. (I promised my family I'd buy them some Earmuffs. It's the least I can do.)
So What is on my agenda today.....
I think I'd like to talk about conservation.
The fact is we live in a world that was created by our loving God and what are we doing with it. We're definitely not taking care of it. What does that say, I imagine If I made something and someone trashed it I wouldn't be very happy about and so I can only imagine What God thinks every time He looks at His creation and sees what we are doing with it. Please, let's try and take care of this world.
It's the only one we've got.
Godbless
Ben
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Big things are happening to me
I am being challenged everyday by the book I am currently reading.
It's called practical religion by J.C Ryle and It has me thinking of many things that I never thought of before, like the reason why I go to church, the reason why I pray and The fact that I should have Zeal but for the right things. Plus what Love really is. I feel that God is bringing people into my life who challenge me and who God speaks through to help me grow deeper in my relationship with Him. He is incredible. And the more I learn about Him, the more I want to learn.
Tonight was especially challenging. It was what really makes you Rich and the fact that it doesn't lie in money or fame, but in Worshipping God, in using His provisions, about selfless love and about caring for others. God has really blessed us with all our Pastors.
The other thing I learnt today through ministry training is that as much as we hate to admit it. We know what's right, it's just following what's right no matter how hard it is is the difficult bit. Our Christian Walk like our lives is all about choices, so it's important that we get the Courage to make the right decisions and that when we make the wrong ones, that we are prepare to admit it, stop, rethink where we're going and start again.
Godbless
B.J
It's called practical religion by J.C Ryle and It has me thinking of many things that I never thought of before, like the reason why I go to church, the reason why I pray and The fact that I should have Zeal but for the right things. Plus what Love really is. I feel that God is bringing people into my life who challenge me and who God speaks through to help me grow deeper in my relationship with Him. He is incredible. And the more I learn about Him, the more I want to learn.
Tonight was especially challenging. It was what really makes you Rich and the fact that it doesn't lie in money or fame, but in Worshipping God, in using His provisions, about selfless love and about caring for others. God has really blessed us with all our Pastors.
The other thing I learnt today through ministry training is that as much as we hate to admit it. We know what's right, it's just following what's right no matter how hard it is is the difficult bit. Our Christian Walk like our lives is all about choices, so it's important that we get the Courage to make the right decisions and that when we make the wrong ones, that we are prepare to admit it, stop, rethink where we're going and start again.
Godbless
B.J
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
What a Day
What a day today was, First Uni. (I love the opportunity to learn.) it's incredible, then I get home and receive a certificate in reward of having Scored my Scholarship. (Just one of Gods many blessings in my life.) then Tonight my Sister Graduates.
Is It just me or does life just continue to get better :-)
On another Topic.
Communion. "And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 (Esv)
When we want to remember a loved one, we usually hold a memorial, or if it's a special occasion we may head to the grave and lay down flowers, just so we can remember them and how much we loved them.
With Communion we remember what God has done for us and how much we love Him. As a Christian it is good to do this not only because He has asked us to but also because we need to show others that We love our Lord and we wish to remember The amazing thing He has done by dying on the cross for us. This is why it is important for us to do it, let us never forget that when we take part in the Lords Supper.
Is It just me or does life just continue to get better :-)
On another Topic.
Communion. "And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 (Esv)
When we want to remember a loved one, we usually hold a memorial, or if it's a special occasion we may head to the grave and lay down flowers, just so we can remember them and how much we loved them.
With Communion we remember what God has done for us and how much we love Him. As a Christian it is good to do this not only because He has asked us to but also because we need to show others that We love our Lord and we wish to remember The amazing thing He has done by dying on the cross for us. This is why it is important for us to do it, let us never forget that when we take part in the Lords Supper.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Beneath Hill 60
I went and Saw Beneath Hill 60 today. That was a brilliantly done movie. (Gives me hope for the Australian film industry.) I also read that Chris Williams died. (Those who live by the sword died by the sword.) However on a different tact. (Now that I've updated my doings of the day.)
I wish to talk about the Bible.
The instruction manual for the Christian Life.
Just like any instruction manual you wouldn't build something or use something without first reading the instructions that came with it. And if you did, sure you may be able to build the thing, however you wouldn't know the full extent of what the thing you were building could do.
I think with life, if we read the Bible it gives us the instructions and help that we need to live the Christian Life, but not only that. I think one of the other reasons we should read the Bible (and pray.) is that in the end if we do these things, they will help us reach our full potential, as Christians. You see God never says anything without a reason, So If He tells us to read the Bible then We should do it.
Godbless.
B.J
I wish to talk about the Bible.
The instruction manual for the Christian Life.
Just like any instruction manual you wouldn't build something or use something without first reading the instructions that came with it. And if you did, sure you may be able to build the thing, however you wouldn't know the full extent of what the thing you were building could do.
I think with life, if we read the Bible it gives us the instructions and help that we need to live the Christian Life, but not only that. I think one of the other reasons we should read the Bible (and pray.) is that in the end if we do these things, they will help us reach our full potential, as Christians. You see God never says anything without a reason, So If He tells us to read the Bible then We should do it.
Godbless.
B.J
Monday, April 19, 2010
Praying.
Friends.
I love friends, and family. However my friends and family only work with communication. You see to have a proper relationship with our friends and family we need to talk to them, it's how we learn what we want from each other. How am I going to know that my friend wants something without it? Well the same thing applies with God. Even though He knows everything about us, even what we're thinking, He would like to hear it from us, He wants us to come to Him with our requests and He will answer them. (Notice I didn't say how He would answer them, there's usually three ways. Yes, No and Wait.) and remember He knows what is best for us, but that doesn't mean we stop praying, after all what we pray for now maybe given to us down the track. I know, a couple of prayers I have made have been answered in ways I never dreamed possible. My life at the moment isn't all roses. (there's a couple of things I'd like.) however everything I need has been provided for me by the one who Knows me best. Personally I'd rather receive what's good for me than what isn't.
So In closing, please keep in contact with the one who loves you and knows you best, for no matter what He will never let you down.
Godbless
B.J
I love friends, and family. However my friends and family only work with communication. You see to have a proper relationship with our friends and family we need to talk to them, it's how we learn what we want from each other. How am I going to know that my friend wants something without it? Well the same thing applies with God. Even though He knows everything about us, even what we're thinking, He would like to hear it from us, He wants us to come to Him with our requests and He will answer them. (Notice I didn't say how He would answer them, there's usually three ways. Yes, No and Wait.) and remember He knows what is best for us, but that doesn't mean we stop praying, after all what we pray for now maybe given to us down the track. I know, a couple of prayers I have made have been answered in ways I never dreamed possible. My life at the moment isn't all roses. (there's a couple of things I'd like.) however everything I need has been provided for me by the one who Knows me best. Personally I'd rather receive what's good for me than what isn't.
So In closing, please keep in contact with the one who loves you and knows you best, for no matter what He will never let you down.
Godbless
B.J
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Giving a reason for what we believe in.
I have just finished an Essay. (Oh groan another essay.) lol but it's part of Uni life, however just like in an Essay we've got to say what we think and be prepared to back it up with facts. As Christians it is important that we should be ready to give an account of what we believe and back it up with Bible Verses, I think that if more people were prepared to do that, that those who always go for the " Can you Prove it?" excuse wouldn't have a leg to stand on.
As a Christian that is what one of my downfalls in the past has been and if we study the Word on a more consistant basis and memorise verses. (Just like we were taught to do as kids.) then we would be more prepared.
God bless
B.J
As a Christian that is what one of my downfalls in the past has been and if we study the Word on a more consistant basis and memorise verses. (Just like we were taught to do as kids.) then we would be more prepared.
God bless
B.J
Friday, April 16, 2010
How great is our God
The first things first. For those who haven't already figured it out. I am Christian.
Does that mean I'm perfect? By no means, in fact if I was I wouldn't need God and his eternal and forgiving love.
So what does that mean?? Well it means I have a story. A testimony as to how I came to know my Lord and Savior.
So let me break it down.
I was born into a Christian Family, my Grandfather was a Baptist minister and I was always made to go to Sunday School. I originally made a commitment when I was seven years old, however I never fully understood what I believed, only that I did believe.
My life back then was good, I was told I was a fun happy kid until I hit Highschool.
During Highschool I was physically and emotionally abused which took it's toll and at the age of 20 I was on the edge of a cliff ready to Jump. However that day God sent me a vision of my nephew needing me. (Which has since come to pass.) and He saved my life. He also sent some friends into my life to help me, however at the time I didn't see it at that. I was angry and I took it out on God, I couldn't see how he could allow me to go through what I was going through and so I turned my back and started looking into other religions and going down other paths even to the point of playing around with Tarot cards. Well every where I turned I found that every other Religion seemed hollow and all this time in the background God was pulling me back to him. It was ten years later that I found myself on my knees repenting and recommitting my life to Him. and now, well now, I have been blessed in so many ways, I have been given the chance to go to University, I have made friends both at Uni and online. (Hi Jess.) and I have been given the chance to help those who have been through or are going through what I went through. I still have a darkside that I have to fight and I probably always will, however I now Know I am not Alone. That God is on my side and that through Him everything is possible.
This blog will be a journey of the next part of my life.
I hope that you will join me and that God will work through me to bring others to know the Joy that I have being a Child of Him.
Godbless
B.J
Does that mean I'm perfect? By no means, in fact if I was I wouldn't need God and his eternal and forgiving love.
So what does that mean?? Well it means I have a story. A testimony as to how I came to know my Lord and Savior.
So let me break it down.
I was born into a Christian Family, my Grandfather was a Baptist minister and I was always made to go to Sunday School. I originally made a commitment when I was seven years old, however I never fully understood what I believed, only that I did believe.
My life back then was good, I was told I was a fun happy kid until I hit Highschool.
During Highschool I was physically and emotionally abused which took it's toll and at the age of 20 I was on the edge of a cliff ready to Jump. However that day God sent me a vision of my nephew needing me. (Which has since come to pass.) and He saved my life. He also sent some friends into my life to help me, however at the time I didn't see it at that. I was angry and I took it out on God, I couldn't see how he could allow me to go through what I was going through and so I turned my back and started looking into other religions and going down other paths even to the point of playing around with Tarot cards. Well every where I turned I found that every other Religion seemed hollow and all this time in the background God was pulling me back to him. It was ten years later that I found myself on my knees repenting and recommitting my life to Him. and now, well now, I have been blessed in so many ways, I have been given the chance to go to University, I have made friends both at Uni and online. (Hi Jess.) and I have been given the chance to help those who have been through or are going through what I went through. I still have a darkside that I have to fight and I probably always will, however I now Know I am not Alone. That God is on my side and that through Him everything is possible.
This blog will be a journey of the next part of my life.
I hope that you will join me and that God will work through me to bring others to know the Joy that I have being a Child of Him.
Godbless
B.J
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