6.6 sextillion tons.
6,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
13,200,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 pounds.
The weight of the world on your shoulders? Realistically, there's no possible way for one person to carry 6.6 sextrillion tons, but it sure can seem that heavy at times. Why does our load have to grow to ridiculous proportions before we think to lay it at the foot of the cross?
How long do I wait before turning to Jesus? Why do I try to relieve my burden so many other ways that I know don't work?
"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 4:7
This is the first verse my dad taught me, and he quotes it to me even today. As a child, it was reassuring that Jesus could help me. Today, it still calms my soul and reminds me to bring my burden to Christ.
February 28, 2011
February 24, 2011
Stars
I was driving back to my college town around ten last night and happened to look out my window into the dark night sky. What I saw left me completely speechless.
In the giant navy/black deepness were thousands of silver speckles - stars. It was the kind of view that at first glance is impressive, but with a closer look, your eye moves deeper and deeper into the black, seeing more and more of unexplored universe. So hard to describe, but so breathtaking to see.
Why did God make so much sky? Why did God make stars? I asked Him these questions while driving, and though I did not receive an audible answer, I couldn't help but wonder if He created the huge expanse simply to make us wonder. Did He really make the universe for just this world to see? Did He create it to reach the lost, to display His glory and power?
One thing I do know... He is Lord of heaven and earth!
In the giant navy/black deepness were thousands of silver speckles - stars. It was the kind of view that at first glance is impressive, but with a closer look, your eye moves deeper and deeper into the black, seeing more and more of unexplored universe. So hard to describe, but so breathtaking to see.
Why did God make so much sky? Why did God make stars? I asked Him these questions while driving, and though I did not receive an audible answer, I couldn't help but wonder if He created the huge expanse simply to make us wonder. Did He really make the universe for just this world to see? Did He create it to reach the lost, to display His glory and power?
One thing I do know... He is Lord of heaven and earth!
February 7, 2011
Everything
Philippians 2:14-15
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
"God, you don't know what You're talking about. Everything without grumbling? Seriously? You don't know what I'm going through!"
The thoughts sped through my mind; telling God how He is expecting too much of me if I am to follow this command. He doesn't know how hard my life is!
Even though my church history told me that God knows best, I still struggled with this. In fact, I was arguing with God about a verse that says not to argue!!!
A question came to my mind later... I had said "God doesn't know what I'm going through. He doesn't know how hard my life is!"
Have I told Him?
How often do I pray? Do I complain, grumble, and argue because I don't hand my burdens over to God?
I constantly need reminders to pray. I am so thankful for my close friends who send me texts during the day asking if I have prayed in the past day, morning, or hour. I am (slowly) learning how my life brightens when I am in constant communication with my Savior. Giving my cares to Jesus allows me to glorify Him with my life by spreading His joy and peace rather than my grumbling and arguments.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face!
And the things of earth will grow stragely dim
In the light of His glory and grace!
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
"God, you don't know what You're talking about. Everything without grumbling? Seriously? You don't know what I'm going through!"
The thoughts sped through my mind; telling God how He is expecting too much of me if I am to follow this command. He doesn't know how hard my life is!
Even though my church history told me that God knows best, I still struggled with this. In fact, I was arguing with God about a verse that says not to argue!!!
A question came to my mind later... I had said "God doesn't know what I'm going through. He doesn't know how hard my life is!"
Have I told Him?
How often do I pray? Do I complain, grumble, and argue because I don't hand my burdens over to God?
I constantly need reminders to pray. I am so thankful for my close friends who send me texts during the day asking if I have prayed in the past day, morning, or hour. I am (slowly) learning how my life brightens when I am in constant communication with my Savior. Giving my cares to Jesus allows me to glorify Him with my life by spreading His joy and peace rather than my grumbling and arguments.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face!
And the things of earth will grow stragely dim
In the light of His glory and grace!
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