the love of brothers.
oh words! oh words!
they're begining to crowd my brain
your words! your words!
are starting to act as a stain
on this white shirt that I wear today.
What if someone's defending of what they believe to be "right" by christian standards makes me stumble, its probably my fault for giving into the sin of frustration or anger. But isnt that just as bad? I had a discussion with a friend this week and it was about playing a $10.00 buy in game of poker. She figures that that is more of a sin then spending the same amount to go see a movie. I have been talking about this a lot, thinking it through and through. Whats worse? I mean really I can see her point of view on how the poker is bad, but really - once in a movie I will be exposed to sexual content, drugs and drinking, and possibly rock and roll. Its such a tough thing. Here is where I have come with that thought though. Does it really matter? How much does all of that matter, I mean really - what is the most important part of this faith based walk we're on? From my perspective it would be the relationship I have with Christ Jesus, my surrender and admitting that I need his forgiveness. I was born sinful, and I am constantly fighting and trying to follow Christ. Its a process. I think thats what really matters. Coming from my school, It is strick and fairly straight laced mennonite backgroound. Thats where this comes out of, they get caught up on the smallest things. What is a casual drink? I mean really is it That bad? - Yes lets start with riding of the small things, I know, I have thought this over many times, and trust me - I am not even close to being finished. These are just some thoughts from this week.
Tonight I got to see some of my brothers take the stage, not literal brothers - friends who I would call nothing less then brothers or family. It is awesome to sit back and watch aband grow through stages and advance and still hold onto their hope, and vision that Christ has given them. To see means play tonight - or moreso listen to those words they speak, scream and yell. They are more ministering then 50 church services I think. It is one of the holiest moments in what of the most unexpected places. "I have to learn the verses, if only in this moment - while Im here with you"
To learn and walk as Christ did.
Thats what I strive for
Hope, peace, and truth
Thats my vision
Sent from the father above
Nothing less but a gift from the highest.
3 comments:
hi zzach:D
I get what you mean... it is hard to draw that line... in a sense... of what is bad and good... or just fine. The casual drink thing is something I've talked about before... a leader from D4 was talking about it and his opinion on it and I think its true what he said.. he said its not bad to drink alcohol... but to the point of drunkness, God doesnt ask us to not drink, Jesus drank wine. I think he wants us to be able to have control over our bodies and when we dont... I dont know.
Its just about how much the things around you take influence.
I dont really know what Im talking about... I guess.
I WILL.. SEE YOU.. later
God Bless:)
Hopefully I will see you soon, it'll come soon enough!
means rocked my world this week. i've been so sick and feeling so much like garbage..but to see them in regina, i can't remember the last time i had that much fun. the sickness just melted away for a brief time. and saskatoon was just icing on the cake. good to see you the other night.
check out my flickr for photos.
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