My Faith is a Journey

undespisedyouth:

Dear Seniors and Young Adults
I write this letter because I understand that this week is stressful and confusing. I know that when the pressure is on to make a decision it is easy to forget what is most important. I will attempt to keep this letter as short as possible because I understand that…

A childhood friend of mine tried to commit suicide twice over the past two days. His best friend recently committed suicide and it was unexpected for everyone. I’m calling him tomorrow so pray that God would open up his heart to see the hope that is in Jesus. Please pray that I would speak by the Spirit and not be misleading in anyway (guy/girl thing… you know). 

I don’t understand why over the years God has placed multiple people in my life who have been suicidal or seriously depressed, but for some reason God has decided to use me for His service in this area. Pray that I would be easy to use. Thank you.

A ministry to equip those who desire to reach those who have never heard the gospel! This is so cool. I’m definitely looking into this and praying about this!!

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me- Bifrost Arts

These are the parts of the hymn they used…. So pretty.

Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Over life’s tempestuous sea;
Unknown waves before me roll,
Hiding rock and treacherous shoal.
Chart and compass come from Thee;
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

Though the sea be smooth and bright,
Sparkling with the stars of night,
And my ship’s path be ablaze
With the light of halcyon days,
Still I know my need of Thee;
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

As a mother stills her child,
Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boisterous waves obey Thy will,
When Thou sayest to them, “Be still!”
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea,
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

When at last I near the shore,
And the fearful breakers roar
’Twixt me and the peaceful rest,
Then, while leaning on Thy breast,
May I hear Thee say to me,
“Fear not, I will pilot thee.”

(Edward Hopper, 1871)

“Be Thou My Vision” from Hal Leonard’s, “Favorite Hymns for Solo Guitar”

It’s so beautiful! I bought this tab book from Amazon a while ago and this is the second hymn I’m learning to play. I love it!

Wash me clean
In the warm sun dry me
Cleanse my heart from all iniquity
Baptise me in the Holy Spirit sea
Renew my mind
That wickedness may flee

They’ve gotten better and better since I’ve started walking with Christ. God has opened up many doors to me being able to minister to her in truth and love. I’ve messed up and stumbled my words and have tried to impress her with my intelligence (ha) to win her over to Christ, but last night when I was talking to her I just prayed to God to know what to say and He helped me to speak clearly and truthfully. Did you know that’s the meaning of the word “bold” in the New Testament? “To tell it all”, my Hebrew’s teacher would say. It means to speak clearly and without reservation. That’s what I did last night. The conversation ended with me explaining what a disciple of Christ is and if she wants to be one. She realized it is quite a commitment, and has to think about it. I’m soo glad for that! Then she asked me, “Well God isn’t going to shun me, right?” I answered that all people who aren’t followers of Christ do not inherit eternal salvation. She was quiet. Then she said it wasn’t fair and that she doesn’t like that. Well….. I think I know what we’re going to do our bible study on (we’ve been planning one for a while). 

I am just so excited. I’m so thankful that God has opened my eyes to the glorious riches of His truth so that I’m able to share it with others. Please pray for my grandma. She was so open and raw with me last night, like I’ve never seen her before. She usually claims to have a very strong relationship with God, but that lately she just doesn’t feel close to Him. Praise God that He is showing her truth, and using me to guide her through the Scriptures! 

Please pray for me too that I would put no confidence in myself or eloquent words. May God be completely given the glory for all of this. I’m so humbled by this. Thank you, Lord.

Okay, and funny note….. I asked her what kind of guy she see’s me marrying and it was along the lines of this: Ben Affleck, clean-cut, tall, slender, intelligent, and “the kind of guy that says, ‘hey hunny I just bought a boat, let’s sail around that world’”

hahahahahaaha. I laugh. Especially at the Ben Affleck/clean-cut part.

Shal (via rainydaysandblankets)

Ehhhhhhh…. not all desires in our hearts are of God. That’s where discernment comes in.

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Sigh… Sadly, apart from Christ, this is a familiar feeling. In Christ, we know who we are: redeemed, renewed, sanctified, and precious. O Lord, help Your children not to focus on what they do so much as who they are. From a renewed mind and heart, You will surely show us the way. Let us not worry about tomorrow as You command us not to. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.

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I need help understanding the concept of unreached people groups going to hell (the one’s that have never heard of Jesus). I’m reading “Radical” by David Platt right now, and it’s something he heavily focuses on. I just don’t understand (nor do I feel like I can accept) God condemning people to eternal hellfire because they’ve never been given a chance to respond to the gospel. (I mean, wouldn’t that mean aborted babies are subject to hell too?) I know this question is an emotional one, but I really just want to know the truth, emotions aside. Over these past couple years of seeking Christ, I feel he’s been progressively revealing to me the things I don’t understand and need more endurance and patience in studying. If you don’t know the answer to this question, or if Christ has not convicted you to study this topic at this point in your walk with him, please just pray for me that I would have patience and not get discouraged as I study more into this. And if you do have a biblical answer, please pray and share too. Thank you. 

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