So, it's been over a year since I wrote anything here...well, hopefully that is going to change. I will explain my future plans for this blog in a later post, but for now, I want to talk about a song that has become my favorite: "The Stand."
The first verse talks about how God, before the creation of the world, held eternity in His hand. In four lines, is expresses His awesome power...how He spoke creation into existance.
The second verse talks about how Christ is more powerful than any of my failures...how He boar a cross for me...my sin on His shoulder. This makes me want to cry...I am a sinful person, yet "... he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed." (Is. 53). My God took my failures upon Himself.
This leads us to the Bridge. What can we say or do with this? what is our respondes? It is to offer our hearts to God. They belong to Him!!!
Verse three says that we now walk with God in His salvation. That He is alive in my life, declaring HIs promises!
The Chorus is screaming that we are abandoned to Him. We stand in awe of the God who gave up everything for us!
What is our response to these truths, to God's grace? To live a life of thankfulness and surrender that causes to want to grow in our spiritual lives. Jerry Bridges wrote in "Growing Your Faith," "Along with a sense of profound gratitude to God for HIs grace, we should be motivated to grow and obey God by a deep sense of reverence for Him."
That is my prayer, that I will grow in Christ...something that I have not been diligent in. I ask, no I plead for your prayers that I will grow. In return, I will pray for you, that you will grow. Sanctification is a process that will not end until we are perfect in Christ in Glory. Brothers and Sisters, we need to pray for each other's growth!
Soli Deo Gloria,
Josh
Lyrics to "The Stand":
You stood before creation
Eternity in your hand
You spoke the earth into motion
My soul now to stand
You stood before my failure
And carried the cross for my shame
My sin weighed upon your shoulders
My soul now to stand
So what could I say?
And what could I do?
But offer this heart, Oh God
Completely to you
So I'll walk upon salvation
Your spirit alive in me
This life to declare your promise
My soul now to stand
So what could I say?
And what could I do?
But offer this heart, Oh God
Completely to you
I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the one who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul Lord to you surrendered
All I am is yours
Friday, August 27, 2010
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Stealing an idea
Ok, so I am stealing this from Rachel, but, hey, it's a good idea.
THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane?: Oh yeah, many times
Have you ever asked someone out?: no
Have you ever been asked out by someone?: no
Have you ever been to the ocean? yep
Have you ever painted your nails?: Does a Sharpie count?
THE WHATS:
What is the temperature outside?: According to my Dashboard, it's 73
What radio station do you listen to: when I do it's either 103.5, 1500, or 760
What was the last restaurant you ate: McDonalds
What was the last thing you bought?: Something from the vending machine at work
was the last thing on TV you watched?: NCIS
THE WHOS:
Who was the last person you IM'd?: Michelle
Who was the last person you took a picture of: My Nieces
Who was the last person you said I love you to? Bethany and Brianna
HAPPY SECTION.
Are you a happy person?: only by God's grace
What can make you happy?: God is the only true joy-giver
Do you wish you were happier?: Not really, I guess I will never be able to be 100% happy until glory
Can music make you happy?: Very much so
LOVE SECTION.
How many times have you had your heart broken?: disappointed maybe a couple times, but broken, none really
Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd die for them?: That is how I feel about my family and friends
LOOK AT ME. NO SERIOUSLY CHECK ME OUT.
What is your current hair color?: Brown
Current piercings?: none
Eye color?:Hazel
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: does a tour count?
Mooned someone: What happens in the guys room stays in the guys room...enough said
Ran away from home: thought about it once, than reason kicked in
Laughed so hard you cried: once or twice :)
Cried in school: since my home was my school, yes
Thrown up in a store: Can't remember, but maybe
Wanted to be a model: no
Cheated on someone: no
Done something really stupid that you still laugh at today: umm...Hart Plaza anyone
Seen a dead body: yes
THIS OR THATPepsi or Coke: Pepsi
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonalds
Single or Group Dates: never been on either
Chocolate or Vanilla: Ice Cream-Vanilla, candy-Chocolate
Strawberries or Blueberries: Strawberries
Meat or Veggies: Meat.
TV or Movie: Depends on my mood, but TV for the most part
Guitar or Drums?: I like both, but solo, guitar
Chinese or Mexican: Mexican
Cheerios or Corn Flakes: Cheerios
Cake or Pie: Cake
MTV or VH1: neither
ABC About You Questions:
A - AVAILABLE: Yes, But God has given me a peace about it.
B - BIRTHDAY: May 6, 1988
C - CRUSHING ON: trying to figure that one out
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: Mt. Dew
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: My Mom
F - FAVORITE SONG: Right now probably Mighty to Save
G - GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Really don't care
H - HOMETOWN: Eastpointe
IN LOVE WITH: My Savior
J - JUGGLE: Sometimes
K-KILLED SOMEONE: Thought about...jk
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE: Bus ride-17 hours
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: Strawberry
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: Two brothers
O - ONE WISH: to take back a major regret in my life
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: Rachel, but she called me first, so I am not sure if that counts
Q- QUICKIE: Unfortunately, I know the meaning of this and it is an emphatic NO
R- REASON TO SMILE: because "My Savior Lives, My Savior Loves, My Savior is always there for me!"
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: "Run" by Hillsong
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 5:45 am
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR: blue
V - VEGETABLE(S): not sure what they are looking for
W - WORST HABIT: not sure, ask my friends
X - X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: many of my teeth, and my foot
Y – YOYOS ARE: Can be fun and dangerous...don't ask
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: don't know
Random Questions About You:
Spell your name without vowels: Jsh Sctt
Your favorite number: 17-a lot happened when I was 17
What color do you wear most?: Blue and Red...unfortunately...lol
Least favorite color?: matters the context
What are you listening to?: NCIS on TV
Are you happy with your life right now?: I am in love with my Savior, so yeah...
What is your favorite class in school?: I love any history class and probably Survey of Mass Comm
When do you start back at school/college?: September-hopefully
Are you outgoing?: YES, except when I am really really tired
Favorite pair of shoes?: I love wearing flip flops if I have to wear something
Where do you wish you were right now? Manitoulin Island
A - AVAILABLE: Yes, But God has given me a peace about it.
B - BIRTHDAY: May 6, 1988
C - CRUSHING ON: trying to figure that one out
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: Mt. Dew
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: My Mom
F - FAVORITE SONG: Right now probably Mighty to Save
G - GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Really don't care
H - HOMETOWN: Eastpointe
IN LOVE WITH: My Savior
J - JUGGLE: Sometimes
K-KILLED SOMEONE: Thought about...jk
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE: Bus ride-17 hours
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: Strawberry
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: Two brothers
O - ONE WISH: to take back a major regret in my life
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: Rachel, but she called me first, so I am not sure if that counts
Q- QUICKIE: Unfortunately, I know the meaning of this and it is an emphatic NO
R- REASON TO SMILE: because "My Savior Lives, My Savior Loves, My Savior is always there for me!"
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: "Run" by Hillsong
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 5:45 am
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR: blue
V - VEGETABLE(S): not sure what they are looking for
W - WORST HABIT: not sure, ask my friends
X - X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: many of my teeth, and my foot
Y – YOYOS ARE: Can be fun and dangerous...don't ask
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: don't know
Random Questions About You:
Spell your name without vowels: Jsh Sctt
Your favorite number: 17-a lot happened when I was 17
What color do you wear most?: Blue and Red...unfortunately...lol
Least favorite color?: matters the context
What are you listening to?: NCIS on TV
Are you happy with your life right now?: I am in love with my Savior, so yeah...
What is your favorite class in school?: I love any history class and probably Survey of Mass Comm
When do you start back at school/college?: September-hopefully
Are you outgoing?: YES, except when I am really really tired
Favorite pair of shoes?: I love wearing flip flops if I have to wear something
Where do you wish you were right now? Manitoulin Island
Can you dance?: I am white and baptist...need I say more.
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: Never tried
Can you whistle?: monotone
Write with both hands?: I can barely write with one...lol
Cross your eyes?: mhmm
Walk with your toes curled?: yep
THE DO'S:
Do you believe there is life on other planets?: where do you think I came from...lol
Do you believe in miracles?: God intervention in our lives
Do you believe in magic?: Depends on the definition, but I guess so
Love at first sight?: no
Do you believe in Satan?: Yes, my enemy who would love to see me fail
Do you believe in Santa?: Never did, never will
Do you know how to swim?: Yes
Do you like roller coasters?: Not really
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows?: Depends
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: Never tried
Can you whistle?: monotone
Write with both hands?: I can barely write with one...lol
Cross your eyes?: mhmm
Walk with your toes curled?: yep
THE DO'S:
Do you believe there is life on other planets?: where do you think I came from...lol
Do you believe in miracles?: God intervention in our lives
Do you believe in magic?: Depends on the definition, but I guess so
Love at first sight?: no
Do you believe in Satan?: Yes, my enemy who would love to see me fail
Do you believe in Santa?: Never did, never will
Do you know how to swim?: Yes
Do you like roller coasters?: Not really
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows?: Depends
THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane?: Oh yeah, many times
Have you ever asked someone out?: no
Have you ever been asked out by someone?: no
Have you ever been to the ocean? yep
Have you ever painted your nails?: Does a Sharpie count?
THE WHATS:
What is the temperature outside?: According to my Dashboard, it's 73
What radio station do you listen to: when I do it's either 103.5, 1500, or 760
What was the last restaurant you ate: McDonalds
What was the last thing you bought?: Something from the vending machine at work
was the last thing on TV you watched?: NCIS
THE WHOS:
Who was the last person you IM'd?: Michelle
Who was the last person you took a picture of: My Nieces
Who was the last person you said I love you to? Bethany and Brianna
HAPPY SECTION.
Are you a happy person?: only by God's grace
What can make you happy?: God is the only true joy-giver
Do you wish you were happier?: Not really, I guess I will never be able to be 100% happy until glory
Can music make you happy?: Very much so
LOVE SECTION.
How many times have you had your heart broken?: disappointed maybe a couple times, but broken, none really
Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd die for them?: That is how I feel about my family and friends
LOOK AT ME. NO SERIOUSLY CHECK ME OUT.
What is your current hair color?: Brown
Current piercings?: none
Eye color?:Hazel
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: does a tour count?
Mooned someone: What happens in the guys room stays in the guys room...enough said
Ran away from home: thought about it once, than reason kicked in
Laughed so hard you cried: once or twice :)
Cried in school: since my home was my school, yes
Thrown up in a store: Can't remember, but maybe
Wanted to be a model: no
Cheated on someone: no
Done something really stupid that you still laugh at today: umm...Hart Plaza anyone
Seen a dead body: yes
THIS OR THATPepsi or Coke: Pepsi
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonalds
Single or Group Dates: never been on either
Chocolate or Vanilla: Ice Cream-Vanilla, candy-Chocolate
Strawberries or Blueberries: Strawberries
Meat or Veggies: Meat.
TV or Movie: Depends on my mood, but TV for the most part
Guitar or Drums?: I like both, but solo, guitar
Chinese or Mexican: Mexican
Cheerios or Corn Flakes: Cheerios
Cake or Pie: Cake
MTV or VH1: neither
Friday, June 12, 2009
New post!
Okay, sorry for not posting in like forever. Been a very hectic since I posted last.
Found this youtube video that is really good, why don't we have more Representatives in Congress like this?
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ok, time for some humor-at least for me
Ok, I find this video hilarious. Maybe everyone else wont find it as funny, because I admit, I have a weird, geeky sense of humor. But I will post it anyways. Enjoy!
Soli Deo Gloria
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A Song that has been encouraging me
So, I have been transferred back to my old shop. A transfer that I did not want, but nonetheless happened. I was disappointed because I really like the shop I was at, but God has me where I am at for a reason.
Well, I was listening "Today is the Day" by Lincoln Brewster, and the phrase:
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won`t worry about tomorrow
I`m giving you my fears and sorrows
Where you lead me I will follow
I'm trusting in what you say
was just really encouraging to me. God has lead me to where I am at, and He will take care of me. God has made everyday, and I will rejoice in it!
Here is a video of Lincoln Brewster singing "Today is the Day."
Soli Deo Gloria
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