A Diamond in the Rough
This is my first official post. I would like to dedicate this blog to my big bro, Dan and little sis, Ash, as they are the two individuals who inspired this free flow of consciousness that fills amandaspace. Thanks guys.
The picture below depicts a lonely flower pot in a rugged neighborhood of Sydney. I find the picture beautiful as a symbol of a christian's life in this rugged world. I only hope that our lives as christians reflect God's glory in the same way that this little flower does.
"So how do we reflect His glory? On this side of heaven, as fallen sinful creatures, we do it imperfectly. However, as we begin to grasp how immense and incredible God’s glory is, it starts to show up in our lives. As we demonstrate mercy and forgiveness to a friend who has wounded us, we are agents of God’s mercy. When we remain faithful to our relationships, loving others through thick and thin, we are reflecting the glory of God’s unconditional love. When our hearts of compassion move us to act on behalf of the poor, the needy, and the marginalized, we are representing our God’s heart of justice and compassion. As our lives begin to line up with the principles of God’s Word, we highlight the glory of God’s perfect wisdom. His “portfolio” is on display for a needy and watching world.
Paul reminds the Corinthians that the purpose of our redemption—God buying us back—was that we might glorify God. You are His agent today. There is no greater privilege or calling!" Strength for the Journey, October 31, 2006
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The picture below depicts a lonely flower pot in a rugged neighborhood of Sydney. I find the picture beautiful as a symbol of a christian's life in this rugged world. I only hope that our lives as christians reflect God's glory in the same way that this little flower does.
"So how do we reflect His glory? On this side of heaven, as fallen sinful creatures, we do it imperfectly. However, as we begin to grasp how immense and incredible God’s glory is, it starts to show up in our lives. As we demonstrate mercy and forgiveness to a friend who has wounded us, we are agents of God’s mercy. When we remain faithful to our relationships, loving others through thick and thin, we are reflecting the glory of God’s unconditional love. When our hearts of compassion move us to act on behalf of the poor, the needy, and the marginalized, we are representing our God’s heart of justice and compassion. As our lives begin to line up with the principles of God’s Word, we highlight the glory of God’s perfect wisdom. His “portfolio” is on display for a needy and watching world.
Paul reminds the Corinthians that the purpose of our redemption—God buying us back—was that we might glorify God. You are His agent today. There is no greater privilege or calling!" Strength for the Journey, October 31, 2006
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Comments
How is The man and the Iron Mask?
I think that's pretty serious you don't allow anonymous comments. I stole, Searching for God's knows what, from dad. SOrry! He wasnt' going to read much of it anyway, I'll give it back i promise, only one more chapter to go and yeah i don't like it as much as Blue like Jazz.
Love post was Awesome.
ash