Sit down!

Whenever I get close to Life, sin punches me in the face and yells, "Sit down son!" I fall into the pit dazed and sometimes I immediately stand up again. Other times however, I just sit down.

Waking thought

People are born and begin to decay and die. Some cannot sleep because they have to see that which kills them.
Is he a fool who dies in his sleep or the one who lies awake to greet his end?

Fighting words

I have said before, I sometimes wish our battle was against flesh and blood until I remember my relative cowardice. Physical pain is perhaps less painful than emotional pain, and a physical blow to a foe more satisfying than a spiritual one. I do not know, I am not convinced of this. It is just a flight of fancy.

Anyway, in keeping with the fact that those in Christ are enemies of the world  and are embroiled in an already won battle, but a battle all the same I come up with and seek 'fighting words' when things get thick. They are quoted or my random thoughts and that is all!

In one of my favorite anime shows, Bleach this kid's sword says in the middle of a battle, "It is fear that cripples you, but what is there to fear? Abandon your fears, look at what is in front of you and march onwards, never stop. For the day you stop you will decay and die, if you succumb to fear you are already dead!"
 - Nice huh?

My own, "Behold your doom and despair!" - a despotic bit I would say before I start raining pain on someone (or something).

After all is said and imagined, it is by the Lord that I am victorious. It is not by my hand or my bow, but the Lord.

Growing in Grace

I was reminded a few days ago that my most successful times have been when I was way beyond my depth and I said daily, "Lord, I cannot do this!"
Maturing faith is not growing up to trust yourself, but rather growing up to the daily realization you desperately need more and more of Jesus' Grace.

Thanks for the scripture EM. I am definitely growing in His Grace.