The might of the pen: January 2010

Saturday, January 2, 2010

2010- Time to change

The New Year is finally here! As I think about this I begin to reflect on just what that means for me. What I wist to do with this knowledge and how I can make a difference this year. One of the things I think about is 2 Corinthians 5:17 -Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! I realize that I am already made new in Christ with a decision to accept him as my Lord and Savior and that knows now time or year span. So I use that verse to reflect on how I changed when I accepted Christ; How I let myself trust him instead of trying to do it all myself ; How I stopped worrying so much I would make myself Sick, Even those small things show how I was made knew in Him. So I think about 1) How awesome that is and 2) how my new resolutions can reflect my love of Christ and His will. I think about my spiritual gifts
-Romans 12: 6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his^b]">[b]faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
-Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
I decide that I will go where God's leads me this year and not let fear hold me back - 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Even as my mind wanders to all the other new things this year will bring Like SATs, ACTs, finals, and all of these things that I don't want to think about , that stress me out I think about yet another verse -Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I realize that no matter what it is I can take it to God and that I will never face anything he can't handle and that I will always be okay in his loving arms.
I love the new year because I think it's a time for a heart cleansing not just a celebration. It's a time to reflect on the past year and learn and grow from each experiences and It's a time to renew Body , Mind and Soul. It's the perfect opportunity to make changes and to renew commitments . Whether it be wanting to read your bible more (http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/) or whatever I urge you to take the time to reflect , to be still and spend that time with God, to let go of the sin that ensnares you.
- So ,what are some of your new years resoultions ( I'll post mine next post) and how do they reflect the changes you wish to make>
- What do you enjoy about reflecting on the new year?

God Bless,
Ashley Lane
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Fav quotes

"Have faith in God," Jesus answered - Mark 11:22
"Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told- Habakkuh 1:5
12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity-1 Timothy 4:12
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe-Philippians 2:14-15
14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:14-18
17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.-2 Corinthians 3:17
3But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.-2 Thessalonians 3:3
6Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:"Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.-Revelation 19:6
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.-Matthew 5:8
A friend is one before whom I may think aloud. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
A woman's heart should be so close to God that a man should have to chase Him to find her. ~C.S. Lewis
All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him-Psalm 18:30
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly- 2 timothy 2:16
Be Bold Be loud Be weird-ME
Be the Change you want to see in the world- Ghandi.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.-Matthew 11:28
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed -Proverbs 16:3
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.-3 John 1:10-12
Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends. Czech Proverb
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. 20On the contrary:"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.Romans 12:19-21-
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life- john 3:16
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.-Psalm 46:1
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.1 Timothy 1:15-16 -
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. - John 15:5
I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain reaction of the same. - Rachel Scott
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching- Hebrews 10:25
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in- Proverbs 3:11-12
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962),
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
The eyes of the lord are everywere keeping watch on th wicked and the good- proverbs 15:3
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. -Nahum 1:7
The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. -Joseph Chilton Pearce
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps- 1 peter- 2:21,23
will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever For great is your love toward me;you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. -Psalm 86:12-13
You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted;you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,Psalm 10:17 -
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).