Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Why then am I still a grave robber?
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Why am I looking for the living among the dead?
For if ye live after the flesh ye shall die; but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Why is that so hard?
Ah, God has smote my conscience all afternoon. I first got this xanga account with the understanding between me and God, that I would use it to testify of His works in my life, and the last post didn’t meet up with that guideline. So now I’m coming back to try and apply that post to, ummm, something…lets see…..
Okay, think of it maybe along this line. Sometimes I tend to “sanitize” my sin; I clean up my act enough to where it doesn’t threaten public opinion or cause much harm to the average person. However, if God were to take a closer look with His “microscope” He would see that sin is still there.
Okay, that was to make up for the other, now to apply it. (sort of ) You know if you look in the opposite end of binoculars the things that are near appear to be far away. Maybe that applies for a microscope too, I don’t know, I haven’t tried. Anyway, I think that I have been looking up through the microscope at God, seeing Him as a far away holiness, thinking that I too am the same way and can therefore hide little actions and attitudes throughout the day. I forget that I am under close inspection and that He can watch the growth of sin in a “culture medium” that has been sanitized but not sterilized.
I hope that makes sense, maybe I need to stop studying and go to bed, but I had to clear that seemingly small thing up. After all, bacteria multiply by the power of two, every generation. Okay, I’ll stop now. 🙂
I came across this definition in my microbiology book that I thought you might enjoy.
Sanitization: Treatment intended to lower microbial count on eating and drinking utensils to safe public health levels.
Just thought you might like to comtemplate this the next time you go through the food line and get a tray or fork or cup – remember, it’s not all gone. 🙂
Look at the munchkins I spent the weekend with! What a great break and a re-awakening of a broader vision. I have to admit that when I left the Inn on Friday I was reluctant to go because I didn’t want to miss the stuff that would go on this weekend – can you believe that? I had let my focus get so small as to forget there was much of a world outside of the bubble we live in here. I think I need to get out more.
Anyhow, I got to spend all weekend just hanging out with a family, I really miss that; God bless all families who take in college students. We got to eat home cooked food, clean house, play Old Maid, give piggy back rides (sometimes to three kids at a time) and sit in on family wisdom search. Oh, and we had ice cream, that fills the quota for this week J
Little kids fill a special need in my life, I can’t explain it but I know that they will be an essential part of my life and ministry. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God has called me to work with and love little kiddos. I’ve been working on my social life here so much that I’ve lost perspective, besides, kids don’t have lots of complicated problems, they don’t ask hard questions, they have such great faith, and such a simple outlook on life; we can relate really well. Children are my calling and I am so happy!
Thank you Lord for reminding me why I am here at college, thank you for showing me simple trust. Thank you for taking me out of the adult’s life of care and giving me lessons in the trusting acceptance and faith of a child. Take my hand Lord and lead me.
I can truly say God is good! The walk to and from the park was great!!! It was the first exercise I have had in three days! Without that, you might have been reading a different post.
Pictured on the left is my bestest brother, Brian. I wanted to post an excerpt of his email that was sent in response to my informing him of my recent injury:
Well, well, well! – This is simply outrageous! For 16 years I’ve protected you as best I could from injury and here he goes breaking your rib when I’m not there to intimidate
him! Who does he think he is, beating on my sister?
Isn’t he great?! You can see that he is already well prepared to take on any potential threat. 🙂
Thank you to all my brothers – and sisters – in Christ who protected me from myself, by not letting me play soccer today. One game missed isn’t too bad, even if Stacie is rubbing it in by saying how tired she is 🙂 Oh well, God’s been at work so I can’t complain! Blessings upon all of you!
