An Indonesian Christian holds a candle during a Christmas Mass at the Bethany Church in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on December 24, 2009. (REUTERS/Sigit Pamungkas)
Yay first update since August 22.
What's in it for me?
Even though I try not to, like reeaaaally try not to, I think I subconsciously always ask myself this before I do anything. Bible says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." I know this. And I try to keep it in mind whenever I'm dealing with people, with major decisions, with how I spend my time. Lately, God has been super humbling me. "I've given you the right to be called my son. I've given you a peace and joy that transcends all knowledge. I've given you a love like no other in Jesus' death on the cross. If I don't give you anything anymore EVER again, you should still be thankful for everything I've done for you already." Man. Super humbling.
Too much living for self-fulfillment. I've been so selfish with my time, my heart, my effort. I always ask myself, "Is there any point to this relationship?" "What am I going to get out of it?" "Is it even worth it?!"
Fall quarter was such a huge fail and success in so many different ways. I'm totally feeling when people say you feel busier and busier as you get older. Winter quarter 2010! REDEMPTION!
Mark
i hope winter quarter was a redemption
ReplyDeleteand that spring quarter was even more of one.
and that 2010-2011 will be a year of soul redemption through Christ for many who are affected by your life and ministering