Well, I don't know about you, but I am SUPER excited for fall! I love everything about it; the clothes, the weather, the warm food, the apple cider, etc. What's your favorite part? (:
I really like my memory verse for the week, so I thought I'd share it with you all:
Luke 9:23-24
"Then he said to them all, 'If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."
A couple of kids from my youth group and I were talking about what this verse really means, and I found it quite interesting. First, the verse says you must deny yourself. But what does that really mean? I personally think it means putting others before yourself, and not being selfish. Next, the verse says he must "take up his cross daily, and follow me." Now it doesn't mean literally picking up a big wooden cross and walking. It's saying that you must pick up your faith and do what God is calling you to do, all day every day. Then, in verse 24, its saying that whoever tries to save their life on their own without God will lose it, but whoever gives his life to God and is willing to do what God has planned for them, will go to be with God in the end.
Have a blessed day! Comment if you have any of your own ideas of what this verse means! (:
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Thoughts about thoughtfulness...
I was thinking about what it means to be thoughtful today, and I thought I'd share my perspective on it!
The word "thoughtful" is defined as follows:
The word "thoughtful" is defined as follows:
thought·ful
- Absorbed in or involving thought
- Showing consideration for the needs of other people
This reminded me of Philippians 2:3-4, which says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition of vain conceit. Rather, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." It's hard for most people to do this, because it's our natural instinct to think, "what do I want?" or "what would be best for ME?" But God makes it very clear that we are here to serve others, not ourselves. Here are a few other verses that I think are perfect for the occasion:
Matthew 20:28
"just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Matthew 23:11-12
"The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
And this doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of yourself. It just means you should put others before yourself, and be THOUGHTFUL. And by doing this, God promises that you will be rewarded in heaven! Isn't that such a cool thing to look forward to?
Have a blessed day!
thought·ful
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This reminded me of Philippians 2:3-4, which says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition of vain conceit. Rather, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." It's hard for most people to do this, because it's our natural instinct to think, "what do I want?" or "what would be best for ME?" But God makes it very clear that we are here to serve others, not ourselves. Here are a few other verses that I think are perfect for the occasion:
Matthew 20:28
"just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
"The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
And this doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of yourself. It just means you should put others before yourself, and be THOUGHTFUL. And by doing this, God promises that you will be rewarded in heaven! Isn't that such a cool thing to look forward to?
Have a blessed day!
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