John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me (Jesus) you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]
this morning as i was on the way to church i was feeling really unmotivated to go. i had gotten no sleep last night, and was feeling very cranky. but then i realized i had to go anyways to take Tory and to meet with Sean and Melissa afterwards. so this message at church basically slapped me in the face. every has opinions sometimes others voice theirs more then they need too. and when they do sometimes it makes me angry, it makes me angry to see who my best friend was in high school, who i knew for three years, who came to church with me, who was in my small group, who i spent every day with, trusted with my life, is now a complete stranger. how can someone go from a Christ follower, my best friend, someone i looked up too, to someone who now believes in living life with no morals. it just frustrates me. like what is the world coming too? this morning me and my friend were watching MTV, and the show was called baby high, a school for pregnant girls, like seriously? anyways, i am rambling now. back to the main point, the message at church this morning slapped me across the face. the pastor talked about staying faithful to God. something that I haven't been doing for the past two years. my junior year i went on an awesome mission trip to Memphis TN which opened up my heart. six months later, i was back to a normal teenager, getting drunk and living life with no morals, and plenty regrets. the pastor said this morning "shame on you, the first time, shame on ME, the second time" Ive definitely let myself down knowing the outcome, but doing it anyways. In the bible Joseph was responsible, sensitive, very spiritual, had integrity, and the most important he never gave up. My role as a youth leader to be responsible, spiritual, and most definitely have integrity. I struggle with gossip and i know i do, but the sad part is I'm doing anything to help myself. so starting today, i am going to stop gossip and try very hard not to do it. I refuse to give up. I mean what is enimen never picked up a pen and paper? Would he be a famous rapper? probably not. but he did not give up. Joesph was defeated over and over again, and he never gave up. He relied on God, he trusted God, and God provided for him. If for one moment i stop, we stop thinking about ourselves,and what so and so is doing, and start thinking about God our lifes will be changed.
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