By Theresa Blume
Probably 90% of the people I know would say they believe in God. Many of them are regular church-goers and profess to be a certain religion. But I often wonder if people REALLY believe in God.
We can't even begin to imagine who and what God is. Some people think of Him as a friend, and some think of Him only when they are in church. But we have to be careful because He is not like the friend who joins in the fun, watches movies with you, likes the latest fashions, laughs at sad jokes or listens to gossip. This is the same God who commanded the entire human race to be wiped out in the flood except for a righteous man and his family. The same God who destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for their ungodly behavior. God does not "mellow" with age or become forgetful. He knows every word that you utter, every action you take, and every action you have not taken.
In my understanding, there are those who are guaranteed to enter heaven; those who know the Way through Jesus Christ. But just because you carry the family name does not mean you will be the favored child. I think we will have to account for our behavior in some way, and I don't want to wait to find out how.
I know that God loves animals without a doubt because He saved them from the flood. I know He loves the flowers and birds and grass and trees by the beauty and effort and thought that must have went into creating them so they would continue to multiply all by themselves. I know that He is excited every time a baby is conceived or a field is planted, or an eaglet leaves the nest for the first time.
God is so awesome that no human being can lay eyes on Him and live! Yet, we take Him for granted and don't bother to speak reverently when we use His name. We hurry through our prayers and forget to say thank you when He does answer them. God is in charge of life and death and creation and destruction. I exhort you to never forget who God is, and think about it very carefully next time you use His name or hurt someone or something that God loves. If you knew someone who held the power of the universe in His hands, wouldn't you want Him to be on your side?
John 1:10 "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him."
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Life Purpose
By Theresa Blume
There are many people looking for truth, trying to find themselves, trying to figure out what their purpose in life is.
It's not something you will find overnight. First, you need to know what your focus is. After a lifetime of searching, I come from the focus that there is one God and from Him I will find answers. I am not here to argue with anyone about your beliefs. I am a truth seeker. I test everything and search the answers for myself.
My purpose in creating this blog is to share with you what I find, as any scientist, philosopher, artist, or explorer is responsible to share. If you have a great painting, a great scientific discovery, a great gift, it does no one any good unless you share/express it.
Since I believe there is one God, and He is the ultimate Presence, this much I know for sure. I want His approval, His blessings, and His protection. Whatever I have to do to get that is the focus of my life, which makes my life's purpose clear cut. How I get His approval, His blessings and His protection is my quest, so I study the instructions that He gave us in the Bible, and I study other spiritual material, and I also spend time seeking, speaking to, and listening to God Himself.
Since it's the beginning of a new year, I think it's a great time to start figuring out what we believe in. Maybe this will help you in your quest. I invite your comments and thoughts, as I am continuing to learn myself.
If you don't like what I have written, you don't have to read it. This is not intended to persuade anyone, recruit them, or lecture to them. But if you do like it, and feel like there's someone else who might benefit from reading this, you have my permission to share it. Hopefully together we can lean on each other, learn from each other, and become strong together.
Thanks for reading today's exhortation.
Romans 12:6-8
"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them; if prophesy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness."
There are many people looking for truth, trying to find themselves, trying to figure out what their purpose in life is.
It's not something you will find overnight. First, you need to know what your focus is. After a lifetime of searching, I come from the focus that there is one God and from Him I will find answers. I am not here to argue with anyone about your beliefs. I am a truth seeker. I test everything and search the answers for myself.
My purpose in creating this blog is to share with you what I find, as any scientist, philosopher, artist, or explorer is responsible to share. If you have a great painting, a great scientific discovery, a great gift, it does no one any good unless you share/express it.
Since I believe there is one God, and He is the ultimate Presence, this much I know for sure. I want His approval, His blessings, and His protection. Whatever I have to do to get that is the focus of my life, which makes my life's purpose clear cut. How I get His approval, His blessings and His protection is my quest, so I study the instructions that He gave us in the Bible, and I study other spiritual material, and I also spend time seeking, speaking to, and listening to God Himself.
Since it's the beginning of a new year, I think it's a great time to start figuring out what we believe in. Maybe this will help you in your quest. I invite your comments and thoughts, as I am continuing to learn myself.
If you don't like what I have written, you don't have to read it. This is not intended to persuade anyone, recruit them, or lecture to them. But if you do like it, and feel like there's someone else who might benefit from reading this, you have my permission to share it. Hopefully together we can lean on each other, learn from each other, and become strong together.
Thanks for reading today's exhortation.
Romans 12:6-8
"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them; if prophesy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness."
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