Random Christian thought's thread continued ...

Anything that is worth having is worth working for. Many women are "praying" for a husband. My question is are you praying for yourself? Are you ready to recieve a husband? Are you the proverb 31 woman? I am the first to admit that I would like a husband but truth be told, I'm not ready. I am not the proverb 31 woman. But I strive to be her day by day. I confess that I have many flaws that I am praying to change. I am selfish and mean just to name a few. I pray that God will instill in me humility, goodness, peace, love, kindness, patience, meekness, and joy so when God send me a husband I will be ready.
 
People will blame you for your inconsistencies, your faults but you cannot LIVE in your past faults. You must move forward. Tell the devil to shut it up in the name of Jesus!!!! You are moving forward. Live and grow from this day forward. When you fall, get back up...He's there waiting for you even before you fall...as He knew you would. Get back up!!! AMEN!!!!!
 
Carl was a quiet man. He didn't talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile
and a firm handshake.
Even after
living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, no one could really say they
knew him very well.
Before his
retirement, he took the bus to work each morning. The lone sight of him
walking down the street often worried us.
He had a slight
limp from a bullet wound received in WWII.
Watching him,
we worried that although he had survived WWII, he may not make it through
our changing uptown neighborhood with its ever-increasing random violence,
gangs, and drug activity.
When he saw the
flyer at our local church asking for volunteers for caring for the gardens
behind the minister's residence, he responded in his characteristically
unassuming manner. Without fanfare, he just signed up.
He was well
into his 87th year when the very thing we had always feared finally
happened.
He was just
finishing his watering for the day when three gang members approached him.
Ignoring their attempt to intimidate him, he simply asked, "Would you like
a drink from the hose?"
The tallest and
toughest-looking of the three said, "Yeah, sure," with a malevolent little
smile.
As Carl offered
the hose to him, the other two grabbed Carl's arm, throwing him down. As
the hose snaked crazily over the ground, dousing everything in its way,
Carl's assailants stole his retirement watch and his wallet, and then
fled.
Carl tried to
get himself up, but he had been thrown down on his bad leg. He lay there
trying to gather himself as the minister came running to help him.
Although the
minister had witnessed the attack from his window, he couldn't get there
fast enough to stop it. ​
 
"Carl, are you
okay? Are you hurt?" the minister kept asking as he helped Carl to his
feet.
Carl just
passed a hand over his brow and sighed, shaking his head. "Just some punk
kids. I hope they'll wise-up someday."
His wet clothes
clung to his slight frame as he bent to pick up the hose. He adjusted the
nozzle again and started to water.
Confused and a
little concerned, the minister asked, "Carl, what are you doing?" "I've
got to finish my watering. It's been very dry lately," came the calm reply.
Satisfying
himself that Carl really was all right, the minister could only marvel.
Carl was a man from a different time and place.
A few weeks
later the three returned. Just as before their threat was unchallenged.
Carl again offered them a drink from his
hose.
This time they
didn't rob him. They wrenched the hose from his hand and drenched him head
to foot in the icy water.
When they had
finished their humiliation of him, they sauntered off down the street,
throwing catcalls and curses, falling over one another laughing at the
hilarity of what they had just done.
Carl just
watched them. Then he turned toward the warmth giving sun, picked up his
hose, and went on with his watering. ​
 
The summer was
quickly fading into fall Carl was doing some tilling when he was startled
by the sudden approach of someone behind him. He stumbled and fell into
some evergreen branches.
As he struggled
to regain his footing, he turned to see the tall leader of his summer
tormentors reaching down for him. He braced himself for the expected attack.
"Don't worry
old man, I'm not gonna hurt you this time."
The young man
spoke softly, still offering the tattooed and scarred hand to Carl. As he
helped Carl get up, the man pulled a crumpled bag from his pocket and
handed it to Carl.
"What's this?"
Carl asked. "It's your stuff," the man explained. "It's your stuff back.
Even the money in your wallet." "I don't understand," Carl said. "Why
would you help me now?"
The man shifted
his feet, seeming embarrassed and ill at ease. "I learned something from
you," he said. "I ran with that gang and hurt people like you we picked
you because you were old and we knew we could do it But every time we came
and did something to you, instead of yelling and fighting back, you tried
to give us a drink. You didn't hate us for hating you. You kept showing
love against our hate."
He stopped for
a moment. "I couldn't sleep after we stole your stuff, so here it is back."
He paused for
another awkward moment, not knowing what more there was to say. "That
bag's my way of saying thanks for straightening me out, I guess." And with
that, he walked off down the street.
Carl looked
down at the sack in his hands and gingerly opened it. He took out his
retirement watch and put it back on his wrist. Opening his wallet, he
checked for his wedding photo. He gazed for a moment at the young bride
that still smiled back at him from all those years ago.
.​
 
He died one
cold day after Christmas that winter. Many people attended his funeral in
spite of the weather.
In particular
the minister noticed a tall young man that he didn't know sitting quietly
in a distant corner of the church.
The minister
spoke of Carl's garden as a lesson in life.
In a voice made
thick with unshed tears, he said, "Do your best and make your garden as
beautiful as you can. We will never forget Carl and his garden."
The following
spring another flyer went up. It read: "Person needed to care for Car= l's garden."
The flyer went
unnoticed by the busy parishioners until one day when a knock was heard at
the minister's office door.
Opening the
door, the minister saw a pair of scarred and tattooed hands holding the
flyer. "I believe this is my job, if you'll have me," the young man said.
The minister
recognized him as the same young man who had returned the stolen watch and
wallet to Carl.
He knew that
Carl's kindness had turned this man's life around. As the minister handed
him the keys to the garden shed, he said, "Yes, go take care of Carl's
garden and honor him."
The man went to
work and, over the next several years, he tended the flowers and
vegetables just as Carl had done.
During that
time, he went to college, got married, and became a prominent member of
the community. But he never forgot his promise to Carl's memory and kept
the garden as beautiful as he thought Carl would have kept it.
One day he
approached the new minister and told him that he couldn't care for the
garden any longer. He explained with a shy and happy smile, "My wife just
had a baby boy last night, and she's bringing him home on Saturday." ​

"Well,
congratulations!" said the minister, as he was handed the garden shed
keys. "That's wonderful! What's the baby's name?"
"Carl," he replied.
That's the ​

whole gospel message simply stated​
 
I hope that in the previous post that we all learn how valuable the Fruit of the Spirt are because that is a very good example. Let's all try to be like Carl and maybe we can make a change in someone's life.
 
Re: The Elephant in the Room

It's known that Athiests read the Bible in more detail than Christians do...

I know (and used to live with) a self-proclaimed Atheist, who knows the Bible like the back of his hands and talks about God all the time.

If he doesn't believe in God what is he searching for..?

:scratchch
 
Re: The Elephant in the Room

Laela said:
It's known that Athiests read the Bible in more detail than Christians do...

I know (and used to live with) a self-proclaimed Atheist, who knows the Bible like the back of his hands and talks about God all the time.

If he doesn't believe in God what is he searching for..?

:scratchch
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The Truth will set him free...in Jesus Name!

The more he reads, the more he wants...he can't help it.:yep:
 
I find it so interesting that people who "proclaim" to be christians and say they love God, can so easily go into another forum and "bash" other christians for sharing the Word of God concerning things that "Christians" shouldn't be doing.

If I have something to say to another christian, either I will go to them in a pm or share it openly in the CF. Just goes to show where the heart of people really are....and I'm happy it's in the open how they "really" feel, that way I know what to do and what NOT to do concerning them.

I'm going to continue to share the truth, even if people don't like it.:yep:

And, that's my Random Christian thought for today!
 
I really don't like it when people blame God for their mishaps:

My best friend, who is an actor, has an audition this evening. He is required to sing a pop song and provide sheet music for the song. He has known about this audition for over four days but waited until the day of the audition to find sheet music for the song.

Right when he was about to photocopy the sheet music, (which, by the way, is illegal) the electricity in the library goes out.

He begins to curse God, blame God because he waited until the last minute to do an important task and expected God to play Cap'n Sav-a-Lot. :nono:
 
Nice & Wavy said:
I find it so interesting that people who "proclaim" to be christians and say they love God, can so easily go into another forum and "bash" other christians for sharing the Word of God concerning things that "Christians" shouldn't be doing.

If I have something to say to another christian, either I will go to them in a pm or share it openly in the CF. Just goes to show where the heart of people really are....and I'm happy it's in the open how they "really" feel, that way I know what to do and what NOT to do concerning them.

I'm going to continue to share the truth, even if people don't like it.:yep:

And, that's my Random Christian thought for today!
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:kiss: Your heart is in the right place.
 
topsyturvy86 said:
Michael W. Smith's new (2008) album, A New Hallelujah = Awesomness!! A must have!
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I love this album :love4: It's beautiful and right now I can hear the song in my spirit. :happydance:

ETA: Now you got me started on this... :lol: I love it. :love2:

Here's a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxtWwi9vbk

Here are the lyrics:

Can you hear, there's a new song
Breaking out from the children of freedom
Every race and every nation
Sing it out sing a new Hallelujah

Let us sing love to the nations
Bringing hope of the grace that has freed us
Make Him known and make Him famous
Sing it out sing to the new Hallelujah

Chorus
Arise
Let the church Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Africa sings a new song
Reaching out with the new Hallelujah
Every son and every daughter
Everyone sing a new Hallelujah

Chorus
Arise
Let the song Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Bridge
Whoa whoa yeah (2x)
Let the song arise(2x)
Let the song arise yeah (2x)

Spoken
Let the world sing a new Hallelujah
From Africa to Australia
From Brazil to China
From New York down to Houston!

Chorus
Arise
Let the church Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Everyone sing a new Hallelujah (2x) :happydance:
 
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Angelicus said:
I really don't like it when people blame God for their mishaps:

My best friend, who is an actor, has an audition this evening. He is required to sing a pop song and provide sheet music for the song. He has known about this audition for over four days but waited until the day of the audition to find sheet music for the song.

Right when he was about to photocopy the sheet music, (which, by the way, is illegal) the electricity in the library goes out.

He begins to curse God, blame God because he waited until the last minute to do an important task and expected God to play Cap'n Sav-a-Lot. :nono:
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One of God's biggest messages (or voice to us) is when the 'lights go out'... :yep:
 
Re: The Elephant in the Room

Laela said:
It's known that Athiests read the Bible in more detail than Christians do...

I know (and used to live with) a self-proclaimed Atheist, who knows the Bible like the back of his hands and talks about God all the time.

If he doesn't believe in God what is he searching for..?

:scratchch
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They're paranoid. They know the 'Truth' is written therein and they want to have a 'raincheck' just in case.
 
Shimmie said:
I love this album :love4: It's beautiful and right now I can hear the song in my spirit. :happydance:

ETA: Now you got me started on this... :lol: I love it. :love2:

Here's a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxtWwi9vbk

Here are the lyrics:

Can you hear, there's a new song
Breaking out from the children of freedom
Every race and every nation
Sing it out sing a new Hallelujah

Let us sing love to the nations
Bringing hope of the grace that has freed us
Make Him known and make Him famous
Sing it out sing to the new Hallelujah

Chorus
Arise
Let the church Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Africa sings a new song
Reaching out with the new Hallelujah
Every son and every daughter
Everyone sing a new Hallelujah

Chorus
Arise
Let the song Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Bridge
Whoa whoa yeah (2x)
Let the song arise(2x)
Let the song arise yeah (2x)

Spoken
Let the world sing a new Hallelujah
From Africa to Australia
From Brazil to China
From New York down to Houston!

Chorus
Arise
Let the church Arise
Let love reach to the other side
Alive come alive
Let the song Arise

Everyone sing a new Hallelujah (2x) :happydance:
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Thanks for posting the lyrics Shim :kiss:. I can't stop listening to Amazing Grace. Old song but new everytime I hear it ... & deep in love with You :love2:
 
topsyturvy86 said:
Thanks for posting the lyrics Shim :kiss:. I can't stop listening to Amazing Grace. Old song but new everytime I hear it ... & deep in love with You :love2:
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I'll be honest, this is the type of Christian music that I am blessed by.

The gospel songs are here and there with me. I'm not putting any of them down; not at all. But music such as this and the Integrity, and Hossana Worship music is what I am drawn to more so than others.

And you are so right about 'Amazing Grace' and Deep in Love with You. Beautiful music.

Brian Duncan is another Christian artist that blesses me. His worship music is annointed.

This one is my favorite. My son introduced this CD to me with his selection of "I Surrender All" and I never turned back. :yep:

http://www.amazon.com/My-Utmost-His-Highest-Prayers/dp/B000005OIY/ref=pd_sim_m_4/179-3074402-5510729
 
Thanks for the M.W. Smith links. I don't think I've heard those yet. We should always share new artists here because I don't always get a chance to know about them. Last week, I was so blessed by Jeremy Camp playing ALL day because he was doing a concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OaMNx68S7g

Also love the music and performing style of Bill Miller

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdg2sVB0XU8

So, folks, list your artists...I'm always looking for new Youtube links for my channel.
 
Shimmie said:
I'll be honest, this is the type of Christian music that I am blessed by.

The gospel songs are here and there with me. I'm not putting any of them down; not at all. But music such as this and the Integrity, and Hossana Worship music is what I am drawn to more so than others.

And you are so right about 'Amazing Grace' and Deep in Love with You. Beautiful music.

Brian Duncan is another Christian artist that blesses me. His worship music is annointed.

This one is my favorite. My son introduced this CD to me with his selection of "I Surrender All" and I never turned back. :yep:

http://www.amazon.com/My-Utmost-His-Highest-Prayers/dp/B000005OIY/ref=pd_sim_m_4/179-3074402-5510729
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I've never heared of Brian Duncan ... i'll see if I can download this album tonight. Thanks. I am particularly drawn to this type of Christian music too, as well as Hillsong and Don Moen strongly.
 
topsyturvy86 said:
I've never heared of Brian Duncan ... i'll see if I can download this album tonight. Thanks. I am particularly drawn to this type of Christian music too, as well as Hillsong and Don Moen strongly.
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Topsy, You will 'love' Brian Duncan's worship music.

Here's a link to hear clips of my favorites.

http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/media/page/0,,232442-562854,00.html

1. When I Turn to You (God gave me a beautiful flowing dance for this).

3. I Surrender All

5. Come Holy Spirit

10. As the Deer

11. Brian's Prayer - I Love You with my Life

I love love this entire CD, including the instrumentals.

l'm going to attempt to paste the clip links here. :yay: The 'clip' links work. Enjoy!

My son and I love this CD. He's always blessing me with beautiful music. 'Mommie's Baby' :love3:

Track Listing


<li class="track">Track# <li class="trackTitle">Title <li class="trackTime">time <li class="trackSong">

<li class="track">1 <li class="trackTitle">Bryan's Hymn (When I Turn to You) <li class="trackTime">5:16 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">2 <li class="trackTitle">O Love That Will Not Let Me Go <li class="trackTime">5:48 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">3 <li class="trackTitle">I Surrender All <li class="trackTime">2:16 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">4 <li class="trackTitle">Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Instrumental) <li class="trackTime">2:02 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">5 <li class="trackTitle">Come Holy Spirit <li class="trackTime">3:26 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">6 <li class="trackTitle">Take My Life and Let It Be <li class="trackTime">1:57 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">7 <li class="trackTitle">Heart Like Mine (Instrumental) <li class="trackTime">3:14 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">8 <li class="trackTitle">I Need Thee Every Hour <li class="trackTime">3:18 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">9 <li class="trackTitle">El Shaddai/You Are My Hiding Place (Instrumental) <li class="trackTime">4:49 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">10 <li class="trackTitle">As the Deer <li class="trackTime">1:43 <li class="trackSong">


<li class="track">11 <li class="trackTitle">Bryan's Prayer (I Love You With My Life) <li class="trackTime">4:50
 
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Shimmie said:
Topsy, You will 'love' Brian Duncan's worship music.

Here's a link to hear clips of my favorites.

http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/media/page/0,,232442-562854,00.html

1. When I Turn to You (God gave me a beautiful flowing dance for this).

3. I Surrender All

5. Come Holy Spirit

10. As the Deer

11. Brian's Prayer - I Love You with my Life

I love love this entire CD, including the instrumentals.
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Thanks!!! I listened on Youtube cuz I don't have the plugins...but this guy and his band are great. Nehosoul or something...he can really sing.
 
GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I said:
Thanks!!! I listened on Youtube cuz I don't have the plugins...but this guy and his band are great. Nehosoul or something...he can really sing.
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I have to check him out on YouTube, never thought of him being on there. He's been on CBN and TBN.

My son loves his music amd plays it a lot. And this blesses me because it completely got him away from rap and all of that hip hop mess. I was so tired of hearing all that 'boom, boom de boom mess'; God answered my prayers for peace and quiet in my son's spirit. :yep: :yep: :yep: :pray:
 
Not familiar w/ Bill Miller, but I'll chk him out. I LOoooooooove Jeremy!!!! Did I say I loooove Jeremy?? lol One of my fav artists. I also love to listen to Bebo Norman, Laura Story and Mandisa. There are some others I listen to Toby Mac, Big Daddy Weave, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Nicole C. Mullen...beautiful voice! :yep:

GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I said:
Thanks for the M.W. Smith links. I don't think I've heard those yet. We should always share new artists here because I don't always get a chance to know about them. Last week, I was so blessed by Jeremy Camp playing ALL day because he was doing a concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OaMNx68S7g

Also love the music and performing style of Bill Miller

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdg2sVB0XU8

So, folks, list your artists...I'm always looking for new Youtube links for my channel.
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