I thank God simply for the new year!
Okay, ppl are probably gonna call me crazy, but I'm kinda looking forward to SPM. Lol.
Now this post is a response to a post by Anders (refer to his post on Monday, December 29, 2008).
Yes, I totally agree with what he has said in his post. For those of you who are too lazy to go click on his link at the side of this page and read it for yourself, well, here it is. Um...just the main idea.
God created us in His image, and so our every action will reflect who He is. Therefore, we must be aware of what goes into our minds. Are they pleasing to God? Do they have negative effects or positive effects on us? Be careful what you watch, read and listen to, and TAKE A STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN NO MATTER HOW AGAINST THE FLOW IT MAY SEEM!
There's this song I learnt ages ago in a character building seminar. It's called the Children's Institute and is affiliated to the Bill Gothard Basic Life Principles Seminar. It's a kid's song, but hey, I'm a child at heart. It's called 'Stand Alone', and here are the lyrics.
What if all the other fish are biting?
What if all the juicy worms look mighty fine?
Should I go ahead and try it?
Start a 'see-food' diet and hope it's not the end of a fishing line?
What if all the pretty lures are shining?
What if swimming the other way may hurt my pride?
They may think that I'm 'all wet' but I will never get
What all of the other fish get - FRIED!
What if all of the other fish swim downstream?
What if' I'm the only one who's making waves?
Should I stop when I feel queasy? Find a way that's easy?
Instead of trusting God to keep me strong and brave?
What if all of the fattest worms are wriggling?
What if all of the other fish say they're not hooked?
They may say that they're my friend, but I know in the end that
All of the other fish get - COOKED!
Stand alone, stand alone
I must purpose in my heart to not take part
Make it known, I'm His own
And the Lord will help me stand alone!
So basically, this song has the whole message. It's saying that your stands may be different from what the world believes in, but do you want to get 'fried' or 'cooked' like the rest of the world? Or are you going to take a stand? And when you take that stand, God's not going to just leave you there to fend for yourself. He's going to help you out!
Personally, I'm doing a fast now and am committed to only eat fruit and veggies and drink water (yes, just water) for 21 days! My mum's a real good cook, so that in itself and the fact that I'm eating together with my family and while they enjoy everything, I'm only eating veggies and fruits, is a challenge. BUT, God has really enabled me to stand for what I'm committed to.
I'm also not listening to the radio anymore. Ever since I read the book 'I Can Only Imagine' by MercyMe and Jeff Kinley. It's a real good read and I recommend it for all out there who are willing to read it. Yes, and thanks to Doulos, I got myself a good supply of Christian CDs for me to listen to. Some of them are instrumental, so that's really good for me to listen to when I'm doing my personal quiet time.
I will not deceive you and say that once you resolve to do these things it'll be no sweat. Temptation will come, but GOD will NOT tempt you beyond what He knows you are capable of. It was hard for me at first, but now? Not anymore. I've got a drive that keeps me on track, I know that God will help me.
So, after all that, I'm going to ask you. Are you going to take a stand for God?
