Mark 11
1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray upon request. He teaches them to keep asking in prayer, and they will receive.
28 Blessed is the man who hears Gods word an obeys it... Give me the words Lord.
-finish Jesus gives the keepers of the law a stern talk. Placing such heafty earthly burdens of work on themselve and others who are followers...but not even loving God. How do I love God?
Chapter 12
1-3 I think Jesus is referring to the revelation of the Kingdom
-34 A focus on more eternal wealth. A follower of Jesus is more concerned about his soul and spiritual self
48... More will be expected of those who have been given the most.
50 Jesus is trouble by what he must soon go through. I would be beyond scared.
Chapter 13
1-17 Jesus once again brings attention to the Jews misguided focus.
22-29 Jesus talks about those who think they are going to heaven or part of the kingdom..but really are not. These people who thought they were so close to God but are really not.
Jesus is very dissappointed in the Jews.
Chapter 14
14 ...when those who are right with God rise from the dead. Okay, interesting.
25-35 It costs to be a disciple. It is not easy.
Chapter 15
1-10 There is much rejoicing for the sinner who turns back to God than for those who are faithfully following God. Humility.
11-32 Possibly the most beautiful story Jesus ever tells. There is so much going on in this story. Redemption and forgiveness. Breaking ones own pride... man. So much.
I am tired, and will continue later.
Just some things I find more resounding as I read.
* God is more interested in our love and faith than he is in our deeds. If our souls are not true, whatever we do, no matter how much is pointless. The Jews full of rich tradition and rules for obeying God...were not pleasing God at all.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Just a small update.
I want to have a few lines here about life; my life.
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That may sum up my feelings pretty well.
I work out regularly. Super regularly. Everyday now. I may take a day of rest occasionally. I am just going crazy with my training, I just want to have fun in the gym while I am young and have the time. Ha, this is how I am taking advantage of my youth.
I am more aware of the age gaps now. Where once I was still relevant to some High schoolers or college kids... I am the graduate now.
I am at conflict still, with so much. I know I am young, it just makes me wonder if this is just 'life' or me just growing up. Personally, spiritually, emotionally, professionally... It does scare me. The feeling of transition in my life is more resounding than ever. But transition to what.
I have never lead my life any typical person my age, or like most I know my age. In many ways I was not afraid or thought twice about decisions I make for myself. If I chose to follow a path, I was going to follow the course to the finish. I see everything now as a decision, even a decision to be indecisive. Now for the first time, I really start to think twice, three times and more about what I am doing and what I think I am going to do, what I have done, or what I have not done. For some time I dwelt heavily, allowing these thoughts to pull me into quite the state. I have managed now to gain some perspective and try to enjoy a little more of life right now. I do not think I will overcome this completely for some time though. I do not think I can let myself.
This journal is a year old now. I can look back, and remember my thoughts, plans, and my mindset. I did not think I would be like this a year later. I suppose that is how plans go. I wonder in another year... how it will be?
I write this for myself and I share it with you.
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That may sum up my feelings pretty well.
I work out regularly. Super regularly. Everyday now. I may take a day of rest occasionally. I am just going crazy with my training, I just want to have fun in the gym while I am young and have the time. Ha, this is how I am taking advantage of my youth.
I am more aware of the age gaps now. Where once I was still relevant to some High schoolers or college kids... I am the graduate now.
I am at conflict still, with so much. I know I am young, it just makes me wonder if this is just 'life' or me just growing up. Personally, spiritually, emotionally, professionally... It does scare me. The feeling of transition in my life is more resounding than ever. But transition to what.
I have never lead my life any typical person my age, or like most I know my age. In many ways I was not afraid or thought twice about decisions I make for myself. If I chose to follow a path, I was going to follow the course to the finish. I see everything now as a decision, even a decision to be indecisive. Now for the first time, I really start to think twice, three times and more about what I am doing and what I think I am going to do, what I have done, or what I have not done. For some time I dwelt heavily, allowing these thoughts to pull me into quite the state. I have managed now to gain some perspective and try to enjoy a little more of life right now. I do not think I will overcome this completely for some time though. I do not think I can let myself.
This journal is a year old now. I can look back, and remember my thoughts, plans, and my mindset. I did not think I would be like this a year later. I suppose that is how plans go. I wonder in another year... how it will be?
I write this for myself and I share it with you.
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