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History and its message to me

Well, finally, as promised, I have returned! *Band plays triumphant music as I make my entry* Well this post is going to differ a little bit from the ones I wrote the last year. In a way it will at least. My previous posts have all been about things I got straight out of the Bible, or my prayer life. But today it will be sometime I found while reading World History.

I was reading about France's past history . To be honest, it's a disaster a far as religion goes, once you get to the Enlightenment Age. Revolution tore it apart at the seams, Napoleon's defeats lowered morale greatly, and resulted in tons of losses for the French army . . .

 . . .And coming off reading about the Netherlands and Britain, and all the religious advances that were made through the Renaissance, it was a bit disheartening. But it did show me how much a nation can lose when they turn their back on God.

And then I thought struck me. I was sitting their, kind of mulling over all the stuff I had just read, when it occurred to me that this was all part of a plan. All this chaos and turmoil was part of God's Divine Plan for the world. It literally shook me in my seat.

No matter how much craziness there was going on, it was always (and still is) part of God's plan. I don't know about you, but that really surprised and calmed me down quite a bit. And now a verse for today!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28 NIV

Re-Vamp!

It's been almost a year, but I am going to be re-vamping this blog. Hopefully you will check it out and it will encourage you! :) See you soon

~Malachi

Sunsets

Here is a poem I've just composed. Sunsets have always awed me, and i always wanted to write a poem about them. Today i sat down, found the words, and typed them out.

Sunsets are beautiful as they spread across the sky.

The colors blend together to create a wonder to the eye.

The pink and yellow shine together,

As puffy white clouds float lazily like a feather.

The sun-rays point towards the endless sky,

And then sink down as if to die.

The darkness comes and smothers it all,

As there I sit and I recall,

The beauty of those fleeting rays,

That have risen and set through all days.

And in my heart I am stirred,

For the beauty of the earth we have not deserved.

But God has given it to us all,

Big and strong or weak and small.

And as each sunset shines forth its rays,

I thank God for all the days

That he has given me on this beautiful earth,

And realize how much it all is worth.

And as I think of all he’s done,

I think of all that I have won.

And then the sun sinks behind a cloud,

 I sit awed and stilled and wowed.

So thank you Jesus for the beautiful earth,

May we never forget how much it’s worth.

(Side note) So far today -the day i wrote this poem- i have not yet seen the sun peek its head out. There may not be sunset here, but if you do see it, remember Jesus and his love for you in creating such a spectacular sight.

Love

 God’s love is so vast and incredible. We don’t deserve it, we have selfish rotten attitudes that want to please nothing but self. We fall for temptations, mock God in things we say and how we act. Try to fit into the crowd even if it means not talking about God. We laugh at dirty jokes, thinks wicked thoughts. Make fun of people, slander them behind their backs, disobey our parents, be rude to our siblings. We’re disrespectful at times; get angry at family members about things, then yell at them when they get angry at us for doing the same thing.

Had enough? Sure you have, and shouldn’t God as well? Shouldn’t he hate us, forget us, even punish us? Umm, yeah! At least that’s the way our hearts and minds work. Thankfully God doesn’t operate the same way.

Think God doesn’t care for you; think you’re no good, done too many sinful things? Ready for this: you are wrong. Don’t believe, listen to this.

God first of all created a perfect world; we ruined it by eating the fruit he told us not to. Second, even after what Adam and Eve did, he devised a rescue mission: Jesus. And before Jesus came to earth God still was working. He saved Daniel from a den of lions, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the fiery furnace.  Led the Israelites with a pillar of fire and a pillar of cloud.

Oh, and ever heard of Noah or Joseph?

God loved and cared for each of these individuals, and, he loves you too!

When Jesus came he came not to be ministered unto, but to minister. Then he was: punched, mocked, beaten with a reed, beaten with whips, spit upon, accused of blasphemy, and then force-marched up a mountain carrying a cross.

After all that he sacrificed his life for you on the cross. Yeah, that’s right, dirty sinful you. You know what he said when he was hanging on that cross, abandoned even by his heavenly father for your sake? “Forgive them for they know not what they do.”

Wow! He said that to the soldiers who drove spikes through his wrists and feet. Still not sure he loves you? Also, he raised himself from the dead so that we might have eternal life. Yeah, he has heaven prepared for you if you believe in him.

Heaven is a place with no pain, no sorrow, nothing but joy and worshipping our Maker, Jesus. And you know, God loves you even when you sin. IF you repent of your sin the bible says he is just and faithful to forgive you of that sin.

And he gives you a way to speak to him, no mediator needed. Prayer, another wonderful gift from our loving Saviour. The more I see his love, the more awestruck I am by it.

If you aren’t a believer in Christ, please realize he loves you and wants you to come to him today. Just repent of your sins, ask him to forgive you, tell him you realize and accept that he is the only way to heaven.

So please don’t ever again say God doesn’t love you. I may say his love in uncomprehending, but I summed it up the best I could in a short poem.

So thank you Jesus for your love for me,

Is impossible to comprehend,

It is beyond degree.

Remember people, God loves YOU!

Your love for me

This is a poem i composed a few months ago, based on psalm 23.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Lord is my Shepard,                                                                                                                              I will not fear.                                 
                                                                                   Even during times of trouble,                                                                                    He is still near.
                                                                                   During times of struggling,                                   
                                                                                   and life's spiritual storms,
                                                                                   I can trust Him,         
                                                                                   He knows pain of every form.                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                  I can trust Him,
                                                                                  I can stay calm,
                                                                                  for He is with me everywhere,
                                                                                  He holds me in His palm.
                                                                                  He refreshes me,
                                                                                 when life seems full,
                                                                                 and He guards me,
                                                                                 from the worlds pull.

                                                                                 He prepares for me,
                                                                                 a table and place,
                                                                                 where I am covered,
                                                                                 by His wonderful grace.
                                                                                 He has shown me goodness,
                                                                                 He has shown me mercy,
                                                                                 and I will dwell in His house,
                                                                                 for all eternity.

                                                                                 So thank you Jesus,
                                                                                 for your love for me,
                                                                                 is impossible to comprehend,
                                                                                 it is beyond all degree.

More answered prayers

Just a quick update on what God is answering in my prayer life.
1. Last week my youth group went to the WILDS Christian camp. One of the girls who went, is also going on the 11-12 grade missions trip. She asked our family to support her financially. We gave here some of the money she needed, then asked her mom if there was anything we could pray for, for the girl.
Her mom said that she always came back from camp sick. Every year. So we began to pray. I didn't go to camp due to health reasons, so I didn't know who came back sick, and who didn't. Well the week passed, the youth group returned Saturday. Sunday school came and Pastor Andy (our youth pastor) asked someone to come play the piano while we sang some hymns. The girl stepped forward. Not sick.
2. My dad is teaching summer school. His students were really bad a few days ago. when he said goodnight to me that night, he asked me to pray for him. I did that, and the next morning. He came home the next afternoon. One of the first things I heard him say to my mom was: "The kids were a lot better today."

Just remember, when we pray, God listens.