God+Icamp=A Life Change
Well hello everyone...I AM BACK FROM CAMP! or Icamp as it was called...you'd have to be there to understand..lol...and today is my 8-month with Sara =)
Well gosh where to begin. Camp was simply amazing. God moved in an amazing way. Of course everyone expects the last night of camp (Thurs night) service to be "the" night...but you see every single service God was in the midst. Nothing can beat the feeling of peace that God gives you. I have a swollen eye now I think it's because I cried so much while I was there..lol.
I've noticed over the years that when I worship or get in God's presence he just breaks me and I just cry before him. I'm not bragging and def. not ashamed..just something to talk about really..lol. Moving right along. Camp was fun. Of course my team (yellow) came in dead last, but all that counts is we had fun and that we let God impact our lives.
In previous times I really poured myself out to God at camp. And felt terrible for being such a bad sinner when it came to my addiction. I got home and it went well for a while..and then I crashed and burned and didn't pick myself back up with God's help...and I just jumped back on my roller coaster of Christianity and sin. I've decided it's time to be different, it's time to be REAL I'm saying all this for a reason. I really want others to know that God can help you if you sell yourself out to him. Believe me it's hard...I know it is. But our problem as a generation is that we give in in so many areas. Conformity is so much bigger than just wanting to wear the same clothes as another person that you go to school with. Truth is not what we interpret it as, but should be based on the Bible. People wake up, the founders fathers that wrote our Constitution didn't just come up with guidelines out of the blue, they used the Bible for the foundation of writing it.
Back to what I was saying. God has made me realize a few things this past week. I really need to get real with Him. I need to spend time with Him as much as possible. Temptation to fail and give in is always going to be around us. But I have decided I can't give in, I can't go to Hell, it's so simple to slip into sin, but I have to fight it with everything that is within me. I'm so sick of looking at people's myspaces and seeing that they put the title of "christian" on there. Being a Christian isn't a title. Being a Christian is a relationship with God. Not a relationship when you are in trouble or sick. Being a Christian is a 24/7 thing. Of course we fail. We are human. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23. But heck people. We hide behind our masks of defense and tell people we are "ok" and "fine" when people ask how we are.
Come on get real. We all are struggling with something, just talk about it on here. No of course I don't expect everyone to be so open like I am writing blogs about everything I fail in. Just talk to close friends. I mean I know it's hard...but I mean really what is holding you back? What are friends, but trustworthy people there to help us. I mean it's time to get real people. We hold things in sooo sooo much. Just let it out...it kills you if you leave it on the inside. We have a devil always trying to kill, steal, and destroy. It's says in the bible that "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12. It's saying..if someone is trying to tick you off...the devil is winning...because you're getting frustrated and sidetracked. We have to recognize our enemy, which is always a hard thing to do.
I just saw a bulletin..yes literally as I am writing this..entitled "dirty little secrets" we all have them, but yet to be revealed to the world. If the world hates you because you have a problem, then it just another problem that person has. Forgive or you shall not be forgiven, yep it's in the word. That's powerful. If someone steals your bf or gf and you hate them and don't forgive them, God says you can't be forgiven of your sin until you forgive all the people in your life. That's powerful, but we have to go by it. God isn't a merciless God, on the contrary I mean he sent His son to die for our sins, that's love. We just need to get real with our lives. Stop being scared of rejection from people, and being disowned or not loved. If they are your true friends they will accept you for your faults and try to help you, def. not support it, but love you! Also if you think no one will care either...I always will be here to care..like I've always said.
A word to friends who find out deep dark secrets about your friends or just anybody really. CARE. If you do anything, care about what they are saying. Don't make a fake concern either. I mean if someone comes to you for help, help them for goodness sake. Love your neighbor as yourself...I know it seems like I'm spitting out scripture..not really meaning to, just backing up my points I guess.
And another thing...people with relationship issues...you want to know what true love is? Well it's God, like I just said. Don't go into a relationship thinking that guy or girl will change. It says that a man and a woman should be equally yoked, meaning that if you are going after someone, make sure they believe like you do religiously (not completely of course) but with the main values of your beliefs. That is so important. God really does have the right one out there for you..Trust me, he does. but you have to seek him to find him/her.
Girls-Not all guys are jerks believe me. If you find one, get rid of him and find someone else. This will hurt you emotionally or possibly even physically if you stay with someone like that.
Guys-Pride is something we need to throw out the window. Don't be afraid of being romantic. Crap, who cares? If you have a gf be good to her! You're not "whipped" you're sacrificing. It's part of ANY relationship. Now I know some girls take advantage of that, be wary and watch for that. But girls are so fragile in so many ways, they don't need us beating them down in any sense. It's our job as guys to stand up and fight for women around us. They aren't objects, play things, or things to be manipulated. They are gifts from God and beautiful in every way. The reason why girls aren't always good is simply because the world has made them that way. They try to conform to what the world is throwing at them. (Guys of course do the same too with the "manly man" image) Ever heard of beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Well the beholder is all these guys looking for these fake girls that they have to measure up to. I know, well not me, but I mean I've talked to tons of girls who feel that way. It's sick, and yes I know I'm a guy. I like to see nice looking tan girls...obviously.
But I mean when searching for a potential bf/gf, that shouldn't be at the top of our list. Having an extremely hot gf can only led to one thing, sin. Unless you are really good in that area of staying pure. Just saying, I'm a guy too, I know how things go when you look at someone like that. If you want a tip from me, about how me and Sara get along. (I doubt she'll care that I'm sharing this). You have to be open. Stop going omgsh does she like me? Omgsh does he like me? Are they mad at me? Do they love me? JUST ASK THE PERSON. It's simple. Be honest. Just talk to each other, you have to be open and not be a manly man, or a "I'm perfectly fine" girl. It just won't work. Be romantic guys, girls love it. It's not uncool, and if a guy says anything about it, they most likely either 1. don't have a gf or 2. Don't have a good relationship with the one they have. So I better be going...one last word of advice.
BE REAL WITH YOURSELF AND WITH OTHERS.
MOST OF ALL, PUT GOD FIRST, IF HE'S NOT FIRST HE'S LAST.
Pray for me.
**<3Love you Sara<3**
Buck.
(comments appreciated)
Well gosh where to begin. Camp was simply amazing. God moved in an amazing way. Of course everyone expects the last night of camp (Thurs night) service to be "the" night...but you see every single service God was in the midst. Nothing can beat the feeling of peace that God gives you. I have a swollen eye now I think it's because I cried so much while I was there..lol.
I've noticed over the years that when I worship or get in God's presence he just breaks me and I just cry before him. I'm not bragging and def. not ashamed..just something to talk about really..lol. Moving right along. Camp was fun. Of course my team (yellow) came in dead last, but all that counts is we had fun and that we let God impact our lives.
In previous times I really poured myself out to God at camp. And felt terrible for being such a bad sinner when it came to my addiction. I got home and it went well for a while..and then I crashed and burned and didn't pick myself back up with God's help...and I just jumped back on my roller coaster of Christianity and sin. I've decided it's time to be different, it's time to be REAL I'm saying all this for a reason. I really want others to know that God can help you if you sell yourself out to him. Believe me it's hard...I know it is. But our problem as a generation is that we give in in so many areas. Conformity is so much bigger than just wanting to wear the same clothes as another person that you go to school with. Truth is not what we interpret it as, but should be based on the Bible. People wake up, the founders fathers that wrote our Constitution didn't just come up with guidelines out of the blue, they used the Bible for the foundation of writing it.
Back to what I was saying. God has made me realize a few things this past week. I really need to get real with Him. I need to spend time with Him as much as possible. Temptation to fail and give in is always going to be around us. But I have decided I can't give in, I can't go to Hell, it's so simple to slip into sin, but I have to fight it with everything that is within me. I'm so sick of looking at people's myspaces and seeing that they put the title of "christian" on there. Being a Christian isn't a title. Being a Christian is a relationship with God. Not a relationship when you are in trouble or sick. Being a Christian is a 24/7 thing. Of course we fail. We are human. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23. But heck people. We hide behind our masks of defense and tell people we are "ok" and "fine" when people ask how we are.
Come on get real. We all are struggling with something, just talk about it on here. No of course I don't expect everyone to be so open like I am writing blogs about everything I fail in. Just talk to close friends. I mean I know it's hard...but I mean really what is holding you back? What are friends, but trustworthy people there to help us. I mean it's time to get real people. We hold things in sooo sooo much. Just let it out...it kills you if you leave it on the inside. We have a devil always trying to kill, steal, and destroy. It's says in the bible that "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12. It's saying..if someone is trying to tick you off...the devil is winning...because you're getting frustrated and sidetracked. We have to recognize our enemy, which is always a hard thing to do.
I just saw a bulletin..yes literally as I am writing this..entitled "dirty little secrets" we all have them, but yet to be revealed to the world. If the world hates you because you have a problem, then it just another problem that person has. Forgive or you shall not be forgiven, yep it's in the word. That's powerful. If someone steals your bf or gf and you hate them and don't forgive them, God says you can't be forgiven of your sin until you forgive all the people in your life. That's powerful, but we have to go by it. God isn't a merciless God, on the contrary I mean he sent His son to die for our sins, that's love. We just need to get real with our lives. Stop being scared of rejection from people, and being disowned or not loved. If they are your true friends they will accept you for your faults and try to help you, def. not support it, but love you! Also if you think no one will care either...I always will be here to care..like I've always said.
A word to friends who find out deep dark secrets about your friends or just anybody really. CARE. If you do anything, care about what they are saying. Don't make a fake concern either. I mean if someone comes to you for help, help them for goodness sake. Love your neighbor as yourself...I know it seems like I'm spitting out scripture..not really meaning to, just backing up my points I guess.
And another thing...people with relationship issues...you want to know what true love is? Well it's God, like I just said. Don't go into a relationship thinking that guy or girl will change. It says that a man and a woman should be equally yoked, meaning that if you are going after someone, make sure they believe like you do religiously (not completely of course) but with the main values of your beliefs. That is so important. God really does have the right one out there for you..Trust me, he does. but you have to seek him to find him/her.
Girls-Not all guys are jerks believe me. If you find one, get rid of him and find someone else. This will hurt you emotionally or possibly even physically if you stay with someone like that.
Guys-Pride is something we need to throw out the window. Don't be afraid of being romantic. Crap, who cares? If you have a gf be good to her! You're not "whipped" you're sacrificing. It's part of ANY relationship. Now I know some girls take advantage of that, be wary and watch for that. But girls are so fragile in so many ways, they don't need us beating them down in any sense. It's our job as guys to stand up and fight for women around us. They aren't objects, play things, or things to be manipulated. They are gifts from God and beautiful in every way. The reason why girls aren't always good is simply because the world has made them that way. They try to conform to what the world is throwing at them. (Guys of course do the same too with the "manly man" image) Ever heard of beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Well the beholder is all these guys looking for these fake girls that they have to measure up to. I know, well not me, but I mean I've talked to tons of girls who feel that way. It's sick, and yes I know I'm a guy. I like to see nice looking tan girls...obviously.
But I mean when searching for a potential bf/gf, that shouldn't be at the top of our list. Having an extremely hot gf can only led to one thing, sin. Unless you are really good in that area of staying pure. Just saying, I'm a guy too, I know how things go when you look at someone like that. If you want a tip from me, about how me and Sara get along. (I doubt she'll care that I'm sharing this). You have to be open. Stop going omgsh does she like me? Omgsh does he like me? Are they mad at me? Do they love me? JUST ASK THE PERSON. It's simple. Be honest. Just talk to each other, you have to be open and not be a manly man, or a "I'm perfectly fine" girl. It just won't work. Be romantic guys, girls love it. It's not uncool, and if a guy says anything about it, they most likely either 1. don't have a gf or 2. Don't have a good relationship with the one they have. So I better be going...one last word of advice.
BE REAL WITH YOURSELF AND WITH OTHERS.
MOST OF ALL, PUT GOD FIRST, IF HE'S NOT FIRST HE'S LAST.
Pray for me.
**<3Love you Sara<3**
Buck.
(comments appreciated)