Have I talked about drama lately? Ah, no? Well, let me extend my thoughts to you. No one cares about drama. I don't want to cause anymore drama by saying this but, mind your own business and respect a person's privacy by not spreading rumors or bringing the attention towards you and what you know or don't know. I am so tired of seeing all this crap on Facebook and everywhere. IT'S POINTLESS!! Know what that means? Google it. It says: Having little or NO sense, use or purpose. Understand now? Drama makes NO sense it has NO use and has absolutely NO purpose!
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8--9-10 Ok, I'm calm now. Who ever is reading this you have no idea how frustrated I get when I see pointless drama. (Keep in mind I am NOT involved in this drama, I just see it and hate it)
So I don't go off in my own little world elaborating on this subject, I'll just share some verses that help me, and will hopefully help all you drama starters.
In your anger do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent
Psalm 4:41
In this verse David is saying that when you are in a situation do not act upon your anger. A few weeks ago at youth we talked about reacting and responding. Reacting is uncontrolled and based on your immediate feelings, a response is thought out when you have calmed down and overlooked the situation with knowledge and consideration. So in a 'drama filled' situation, don't react. Lie in bed and search your heart, how do you really feel? What do you really believe-in the sense that you are keeping your personal ethics and ways of life in mind-about the problem at hand? And be SILENT. Yeah, shut up and let God work through you and tell you the best decision. Then ACT upon your RESPONSE.
By the way why don't you grab your own Bible that's probably sitting on a bookshelf just begging to be opened and read and find Proverbs 2 (the whole chapter) and 3 (whole chapter too) if you really want to know more about wisdom--how to get it, benefits, and good stuff. Hey even read Chapter 4 (P.S. mine is titled Wisdom is Supreme...hmm maybe wisdom is important...)
A man who lacks judgement derides his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his tongue
A gossip betrays a confidence
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:12,13
So if a man lacks judgement(synonym-understanding) breaks down his friends, but if he does have understanding then he will be WISE enough to hold his tongue and not cause trouble. Also if you gossip it betrays, ouch strong word?, yes betrays confidence--also known as that person's privacy. Go you for intruding!-- but if you are a person who can be trusted you'll keep a secret. I don't think I should elaborate this.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1
I love this verse. Read it again... 'nuff said.
Proverbs 12:26 says "A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Yeah, be careful who you surround yourself with. Your friends shape you into who you become, there are good relationships that build you and others that break you. Watch out.
While you got that Bible open check out Proverbs 22:17-29 Sayings of the Wise might be helpful right?
Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Proverbs 26:17. Wha---? Didn't make sense? Lemme dumb it up for you. Basically if you screw around in other people's business your like a cruel person who would harm an adorable puppy. That's about how I see it. Stay OUT of your peer's business you have no right to be there and you'll just cause more trouble by bla-bla-ing about it other places. Just stop. Shut up and be silent--I mentioned that earlier right?
And just to wrap it up, by causing drama you'll just ruin more and more things. "Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun." Ecclesiastes 2:11
In the context of drama this verse interprets to-- In the future, when you look back at all the drama that was caused by your own hands, you never accomplished anything. It was pointless. You were chasing something that couldn't be caught and you never gained anything. You mean after all that hard work of telling everyone about Sally Sue's private life I never gain anything? Yeah that's right. By ruining someone else's reputation nothing happens. In fact, you probably end up crushing your own reputation with your own greedy hand. Hope I didn't just rain on your lovely drama parade, but the truth is the truth.
I hope this will help you, in whatever situation you find yourself in now. By no means am I trying to change your social status as Queen or King of the Rumor Realm but I am trying to knock some sense into you. Come on now. Do you really want people at your 10, 15, or even 25 year high school reunion to avoid you because you're still causing a ruckus with your meaningless and pointless rumors? Think about it, think about it long and hard. Just remember who you are: A child of God. So why don't you resemble your Father in a good way.
--sea'sthoughts--
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Oh! The Places You'll Go!
"Oh! The Places You'll Go...Kid You'll Move Mountains!" Dr. Seuss
I completely agree with this! This quote has many interpretations, so here is mine.
Let me start by saying this-
I have been many places in my life. Including: Atlanta, Georgia Homer, Alaska (and some other town in Alaska) The Bahamas and almost all over Texas and this summer I'll be going to Canada! That is a whole lot of places to go! Most of these trips have been for my own leisure. Atlanta and Canada are an exception, I went (and am going) to move mountains! I never thought myself as a missionary, but it is so easy! I don't have to go to other countries to preach and reach people. After the trip to Atlanta I realized I can go out into the community and be Jesus with skin on. And like in Dr. Seuss' poem, there have been hard times but there have also been times of prospering. As I grow deeper into God's word I am recognizing His call on my life.
In my generation, it is extremely difficult to keep to your own promises and promises to others. I promised myself many things, like not dating until college (definitely keeping that one!) and other not so serious promises--like not procrastinating on the next school project. By keeping these promises I am polishing my future without even realizing it. I am beginning new habits that are good and dropping the bad habits off. Now what does this have to do with my quote? Well, honestly I don't know, I just felt like saying that. No, really. Real talk, man. I'm telling the truth. I guess what I am trying to say is that by not just focusing on the immediate satisfaction, but looking on the consequences in the long run you can only be benefitting yourself. This can come up in any aspect of your life. What music you listen to-like I mentioned in a previous blog- can make you who you are, who your friends are (I might have to elaborate on this in another blog), what activities you pursue, and of course habits. So when you are practicing any of these it is important that any decision made (whether you think it is important or not) will drastically change your future. Ok, maybe not DRASTICALLY, however some decisions do change the future drastically and some change the future in an unnoticeable way. <- Granted, eventually it will be noticed.
So when Dr. Seuss says that "Kid you'll move mountains!" He means it. I have no idea where you will move those mountains. Maybe you will move the mountains completely away or perhaps you will just shove them out of the way until they come back to be a bigger problem. Hopefully you know what you're doing.
I only know that God's plan for me is to go out and help move mountains of all sizes.
I completely agree with this! This quote has many interpretations, so here is mine.
Let me start by saying this-
I have been many places in my life. Including: Atlanta, Georgia Homer, Alaska (and some other town in Alaska) The Bahamas and almost all over Texas and this summer I'll be going to Canada! That is a whole lot of places to go! Most of these trips have been for my own leisure. Atlanta and Canada are an exception, I went (and am going) to move mountains! I never thought myself as a missionary, but it is so easy! I don't have to go to other countries to preach and reach people. After the trip to Atlanta I realized I can go out into the community and be Jesus with skin on. And like in Dr. Seuss' poem, there have been hard times but there have also been times of prospering. As I grow deeper into God's word I am recognizing His call on my life.
In my generation, it is extremely difficult to keep to your own promises and promises to others. I promised myself many things, like not dating until college (definitely keeping that one!) and other not so serious promises--like not procrastinating on the next school project. By keeping these promises I am polishing my future without even realizing it. I am beginning new habits that are good and dropping the bad habits off. Now what does this have to do with my quote? Well, honestly I don't know, I just felt like saying that. No, really. Real talk, man. I'm telling the truth. I guess what I am trying to say is that by not just focusing on the immediate satisfaction, but looking on the consequences in the long run you can only be benefitting yourself. This can come up in any aspect of your life. What music you listen to-like I mentioned in a previous blog- can make you who you are, who your friends are (I might have to elaborate on this in another blog), what activities you pursue, and of course habits. So when you are practicing any of these it is important that any decision made (whether you think it is important or not) will drastically change your future. Ok, maybe not DRASTICALLY, however some decisions do change the future drastically and some change the future in an unnoticeable way. <- Granted, eventually it will be noticed.
So when Dr. Seuss says that "Kid you'll move mountains!" He means it. I have no idea where you will move those mountains. Maybe you will move the mountains completely away or perhaps you will just shove them out of the way until they come back to be a bigger problem. Hopefully you know what you're doing.I only know that God's plan for me is to go out and help move mountains of all sizes.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
The Melodic Thought
Music is a great shaper of who a person can become. My grandma helped me make discernment in choosing music all though I highly doubt she realizes it. I remember I really wanted the new Carrie Underwood album Carnival, I even asked for it for my birthday. So my wonderful grandma got it for me, but she was wise and looked up the lyrics. One song in particular she did not agree with. I believe it is called "I don't even know my last name." Or something. Anyway, my grandma showed me the CD but explained she didn't want me to have it because of the song on there that she didn't like. We both agreed that Carrie Underwood was still an amazing singer and person we just did not agree with the message she was sending so, we tossed the CD in the garbage. I must admit I was angry at first. In fact I was angry for awhile. As I got older I got over it. Now I realize I need to pay close attention to the lyrics, for they mean much more then words that sound great with an instrument. I listen to mostly Christian music but yes, like a normal teenager I listen to some (or a lot) of secular music. This usually depends on what's going on in life. I think anyone could admit that that is the case. Music is so easily accepted into our mind yet it reaches further...into our soul. Yeah, that sounds really creepy. Think about it though! How many times have you listened to a bunch of music and became this creature that thought exactly like the lyrics of the music. Well I may be the only one but it's happened. I realize that that's not who I am.
Music also defines a person, and especially is a big first impression. So here's a natural conversation I would have with a stranger I just met.
"Hello, my name is none-of-your-business. And yours?"
"Hi, I'm so-and-so."
"Nice to meet you!" What's your favorite color? Favorite food? Restaurant? Sport? Questions like that follow eventually I will ask... "So, what kind of music do you like/listen to?"
Now if so-and-so said heavy metal or screamo I would be quick to judge. In my head at least. I know to be nice to a stranger and when I see them again, make myself little so they pass me over and find their hard rocker friends. Biased, probably but that's how it is with me anyway. Now I wouldn't quite leave them in the dust. I would definitely be friendly, I just don't know how musical conversations would go...
I also realize music is definitely something to talk about. Have you ever had a conversation involving JUST music? I have. It was O-MAZING! Usually with some of the members in my worship team, but mainly with friends. We talk about new bands we have discovered, like One Direction, or we just sit there throwing song lyrics and titles at each other. I love music in case you can't tell. I could go on and on about how it makes me feel, the dramatic-ness about it at certain times, and clearly it builds suspense- I mean what movie doesn't have incredible music to accompany the actors in their horrifying ending or beautiful reunion? Exactly. Music is life to me. It has grown to everyday life and evolves as this crazy world reveals itself through music.
Secular music is ridiculous! I mean really? Was it that necessary to mention the F word every other line of that song? Or did you really have to mention THAT? Even the descriptions... I mean I would take it offensively if someone described me as damn sexy (excuse my language.) EWW! Where are gentlemen of the world? I want to be called radiant, lovely, beautiful. I have high standards men, so you better work on that crap you call music. Music should be poetry, or a story combined with beautiful sounds. To silky? Yes. Here, a more down to earth explanation of my opinion. Music should be the sounds that reflect your personality. Yeah, the music you want to hear as you walk into the presence of the Almighty. For me, I want bright, happy tones that fill His ears and heart with joy. Music to dance to and celebrate. Music is different for every single person though. This is my simple opinion. I like it though :)
So what music do you want to define you?
--sea'sthoughts--
Music also defines a person, and especially is a big first impression. So here's a natural conversation I would have with a stranger I just met.
"Hello, my name is none-of-your-business. And yours?"
"Hi, I'm so-and-so."
"Nice to meet you!" What's your favorite color? Favorite food? Restaurant? Sport? Questions like that follow eventually I will ask... "So, what kind of music do you like/listen to?"
Now if so-and-so said heavy metal or screamo I would be quick to judge. In my head at least. I know to be nice to a stranger and when I see them again, make myself little so they pass me over and find their hard rocker friends. Biased, probably but that's how it is with me anyway. Now I wouldn't quite leave them in the dust. I would definitely be friendly, I just don't know how musical conversations would go...
I also realize music is definitely something to talk about. Have you ever had a conversation involving JUST music? I have. It was O-MAZING! Usually with some of the members in my worship team, but mainly with friends. We talk about new bands we have discovered, like One Direction, or we just sit there throwing song lyrics and titles at each other. I love music in case you can't tell. I could go on and on about how it makes me feel, the dramatic-ness about it at certain times, and clearly it builds suspense- I mean what movie doesn't have incredible music to accompany the actors in their horrifying ending or beautiful reunion? Exactly. Music is life to me. It has grown to everyday life and evolves as this crazy world reveals itself through music.
Secular music is ridiculous! I mean really? Was it that necessary to mention the F word every other line of that song? Or did you really have to mention THAT? Even the descriptions... I mean I would take it offensively if someone described me as damn sexy (excuse my language.) EWW! Where are gentlemen of the world? I want to be called radiant, lovely, beautiful. I have high standards men, so you better work on that crap you call music. Music should be poetry, or a story combined with beautiful sounds. To silky? Yes. Here, a more down to earth explanation of my opinion. Music should be the sounds that reflect your personality. Yeah, the music you want to hear as you walk into the presence of the Almighty. For me, I want bright, happy tones that fill His ears and heart with joy. Music to dance to and celebrate. Music is different for every single person though. This is my simple opinion. I like it though :)
So what music do you want to define you?
--sea'sthoughts--
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Third Thought--Delayed
I'm honestly not even sure of a topic I would like to talk about.
I guess lately I have been thinking a lot about commitment. To be specific, a commitment to yourself and to God. If you tell yourself you need to clean your room are you going to commit to it? The same thing with your commitment to God. You have accepted Jesus as your Savior but now what? Do you just go on with life as normal? Hopefully not. It's a lifestyle change, as in actually carrying out the action of cleaning your room. I know I need to remind myself everyday that I am in God's Army and I need to be fighting for His cause -bringing more and more people to Jesus Christ- but we don't always do that. The average person gets wrapped up in their own world and consume. Why don't the Christians in this world produce?!?! I'm talking to everyone, including myself. Can't you keep your commitment to "Be the salt and light." Let's be clear, I am NOT saying go out and commit yourself to be a missionary in a foreign country. I am just saying do the small things that make a difference but, do them often and with a pure and right heart.
What do I mean pure and right heart? I mean with the right intentions. A football quarterback doesn't go out and play football for himself, he plays for the team. He plays his position and not the wide receivers. If he did that then they would surely lose. Also in this case the quarterback is not conceited which is a whole other topic I could go off on. Put that scenario in your life. No, don't go out and try out for the NFL, but find out what position you play. Are you meant to be a pastor? A missionary? A leader? Maybe you are called to just serve. When you find your position or your calling do it. And don't do it for recognition, do it for God. When you walk into the work place of your calling your heart needs to be set on giving all the glory to God. NEVER should the glory be to you. People may say "Oh, you did such a good job." or "You are an incredible missionary(or whatever)!" Just simply reply with a "Well I do it for God." It's that simple. I pray that the people of this world will cease to praise themselves. Quit creating idols of yourself and others.
Back to commitment. Keep your promise to serve for God and never glorify yourself. That's about all I want to say
I guess lately I have been thinking a lot about commitment. To be specific, a commitment to yourself and to God. If you tell yourself you need to clean your room are you going to commit to it? The same thing with your commitment to God. You have accepted Jesus as your Savior but now what? Do you just go on with life as normal? Hopefully not. It's a lifestyle change, as in actually carrying out the action of cleaning your room. I know I need to remind myself everyday that I am in God's Army and I need to be fighting for His cause -bringing more and more people to Jesus Christ- but we don't always do that. The average person gets wrapped up in their own world and consume. Why don't the Christians in this world produce?!?! I'm talking to everyone, including myself. Can't you keep your commitment to "Be the salt and light." Let's be clear, I am NOT saying go out and commit yourself to be a missionary in a foreign country. I am just saying do the small things that make a difference but, do them often and with a pure and right heart.
What do I mean pure and right heart? I mean with the right intentions. A football quarterback doesn't go out and play football for himself, he plays for the team. He plays his position and not the wide receivers. If he did that then they would surely lose. Also in this case the quarterback is not conceited which is a whole other topic I could go off on. Put that scenario in your life. No, don't go out and try out for the NFL, but find out what position you play. Are you meant to be a pastor? A missionary? A leader? Maybe you are called to just serve. When you find your position or your calling do it. And don't do it for recognition, do it for God. When you walk into the work place of your calling your heart needs to be set on giving all the glory to God. NEVER should the glory be to you. People may say "Oh, you did such a good job." or "You are an incredible missionary(or whatever)!" Just simply reply with a "Well I do it for God." It's that simple. I pray that the people of this world will cease to praise themselves. Quit creating idols of yourself and others.
Back to commitment. Keep your promise to serve for God and never glorify yourself. That's about all I want to say
Thursday, March 15, 2012
From a sincere heart
Conceit- excessive pride in oneself.
Why? Just why are people these days so conceited? I mean when I meet an overly conceited person I honestly just want to slap them across the face and yell "GET A LIFE!" But being the nice young lady I am, I don't. I try to hint that I am angry with the person for being so caught up in themselves but I never take action. I really could go off on this but for your own sake I won't go down that road.
Let me just say, I want to help these conceited people. It hurts me to see people so blind that all they see is their selves. And if my ways of helping I know God will intervene. "If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion and again display your awesome power against me." Job 10:16 How awesome is that?!?!?!?! If your are being an inconsiderate human being and only thinking about yourself God is going to STALK you like a LION and knock you down! YES!!! That is pure genius right there. Yeah, God you are astonishing. When I first read this I thought "Yay, I don't have to do anything about these conceited people!" But then what kind of friend/acquaintance would I be? If I was a prideful person I would want a friend to come tell me what's up. So that's what I should do. If I see someone in this situation I will gladly warn them, because, if not God's going to display His awesome power against you. Hey now, I would NOT want God mad at me. Especially because we know He can easily show us up. Now I am not saying God is cruel and would completely destroy you, but He will show you. You may not realize how you are acting but God can put a challenge in your life and afterwards you could look back and realize how dumb you were acting.
So people of this world, put others before yourself. Still, please have respect for yourself but not pride in yourself. Completely different things there.
--sea'sthoughts--
Why? Just why are people these days so conceited? I mean when I meet an overly conceited person I honestly just want to slap them across the face and yell "GET A LIFE!" But being the nice young lady I am, I don't. I try to hint that I am angry with the person for being so caught up in themselves but I never take action. I really could go off on this but for your own sake I won't go down that road.
Let me just say, I want to help these conceited people. It hurts me to see people so blind that all they see is their selves. And if my ways of helping I know God will intervene. "If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion and again display your awesome power against me." Job 10:16 How awesome is that?!?!?!?! If your are being an inconsiderate human being and only thinking about yourself God is going to STALK you like a LION and knock you down! YES!!! That is pure genius right there. Yeah, God you are astonishing. When I first read this I thought "Yay, I don't have to do anything about these conceited people!" But then what kind of friend/acquaintance would I be? If I was a prideful person I would want a friend to come tell me what's up. So that's what I should do. If I see someone in this situation I will gladly warn them, because, if not God's going to display His awesome power against you. Hey now, I would NOT want God mad at me. Especially because we know He can easily show us up. Now I am not saying God is cruel and would completely destroy you, but He will show you. You may not realize how you are acting but God can put a challenge in your life and afterwards you could look back and realize how dumb you were acting.
So people of this world, put others before yourself. Still, please have respect for yourself but not pride in yourself. Completely different things there.
--sea'sthoughts--
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Check it out
I just was messing around with this blog and I decided to add some 'gadgets.' Let's just say the only one worth putting up there was.....drum roll please. The Daily Puppy. I mean come on who doesn't want to look at a different pic of an adorable puppy everyday.
Another reason to check this blog out EVERY day!! Or every time I post something worth reading. You decide.
--sea'sthoughts--
Another reason to check this blog out EVERY day!! Or every time I post something worth reading. You decide.
--sea'sthoughts--
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