Day 7
verse; Acts 26:17-18
purpose; convert doesn't mean salvation, sanctification by receiving something from God is
Today in the evening I had discipleship with a group of brothers and our leader, our pastor. At the meeting place, we started with some chitchat about how we dealt with the media fasting. Surprisingly, nobody had trouble with it. It was so nice hear that. Everybody had their own way to deal with the free time that was over.
Then we started with a question round about how everyone was classifying their free time now.
The one read a book, the other had more time to rest, then the other one had more time with his family. It was really nice and good to hear how everyone was using his time (normally for media) now for social contacts and reading specific books.
After that we examined Acts 26:17-18 and the description from 'My Utmost for His Highest'. We went really deep for that verse and we shared our opinion about what that verse could actually mean for us as Christians. The message was obvious, but there was a under hidden reality in it. The final conclusion for us was (if you also read it at http://utmost.org/) that convert doesn't mean salvation. Sanctification by receiving something from God is real salvation. By giving your 'existence rights' to Jesus Christ, we will become sanctified and gain His full forgiveness of sins.
It was really a night to be remembered. Everybody was fired up!!
Thank you, God! For sending the message from Your Word through different people!
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 20 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Because of His great love,
He gave His only Son
maandag 10 januari 2011
zondag 9 januari 2011
Media fasting #6
Day 6
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; didn't find out about it.. will ask my pastor tomorrow
Today was Sunday.. a day for me to go to the Sunday service. I didn't know it would be a service with a direct personal message to me from God. He really struck me with an important message. I was speechless. For a moment I was thinking about all the things in my Christian life. I asked myself: 'have I changed when I converted?'
A brother noticed me I was a little emotional and we talked to each other. He wanted to pray for me.
After we prayed, he said this to me: 'If you haven't changed since you were converted, then this message during the service wouldn't struck you and you would just walk away from church like nothing has happened. So I believe you have changed.'
I thank God for this brother and His message to wake me up and remind me what is to be His follower.
The rest of the Sunday was really nice. Normally we (friends from church) go to the movie, but during this media fasting we had a nice time talking to each other and had a lot of fun while hanging out.
Amen!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus (planning it with Elton)
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 21 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If He's truly raised to life,
then this news should change your life,
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; didn't find out about it.. will ask my pastor tomorrow
Today was Sunday.. a day for me to go to the Sunday service. I didn't know it would be a service with a direct personal message to me from God. He really struck me with an important message. I was speechless. For a moment I was thinking about all the things in my Christian life. I asked myself: 'have I changed when I converted?'
A brother noticed me I was a little emotional and we talked to each other. He wanted to pray for me.
After we prayed, he said this to me: 'If you haven't changed since you were converted, then this message during the service wouldn't struck you and you would just walk away from church like nothing has happened. So I believe you have changed.'
I thank God for this brother and His message to wake me up and remind me what is to be His follower.
The rest of the Sunday was really nice. Normally we (friends from church) go to the movie, but during this media fasting we had a nice time talking to each other and had a lot of fun while hanging out.
Amen!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus (planning it with Elton)
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 21 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If He's truly raised to life,
then this news should change your life,
zaterdag 8 januari 2011
Media fasting #5
Day 5
verse; Genesis 22:9
purpose; a sacrifice for God has to be one with life, one He can use
Yesterday I read a couple of chapters in Luke. There were a few verses that were jumping out en needed a lot of attention from me. If you're interested, you can look it up ;)
- Luke 15:1-7 (the lost sheep)
- Luke 16:13 (can't serve two lords)
- Luke 17:1-3
While traveling there isn't much to do. Normally I'm listening to music. But since I was rushing through my day yesterday, I tried reading the bible in the train when I went to basketball and back home. No full concentration was needed. It was quiet in the train and I was led by Jesus through the chapters. And again He learned me a lot of things AND He reminded of many things. Very grateful!
Today I slept till 1PM, cause I went to a party last night. I was exhausted cause before the party I did some breakdancing and after that I went to my basketball team in Zaandam to shoot some hoops.
Today was the same usual Saturday as every other Saturday. About 4PM I left my house to go play basketball (yeah, again) in Gein.
And I closed my day with a good talk with Alex about some things in life (Alex's blog can be found in my friends list). Didn't had that in a long time.
And oh.. Elton offered to join me in a full day 'hanging out' with Jesus. How cool is that!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 18 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I'm going insane in my mind! wraaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Hung on the cross in the cold
died for da young and the old
verse; Genesis 22:9
purpose; a sacrifice for God has to be one with life, one He can use
Yesterday I read a couple of chapters in Luke. There were a few verses that were jumping out en needed a lot of attention from me. If you're interested, you can look it up ;)
- Luke 15:1-7 (the lost sheep)
- Luke 16:13 (can't serve two lords)
- Luke 17:1-3
While traveling there isn't much to do. Normally I'm listening to music. But since I was rushing through my day yesterday, I tried reading the bible in the train when I went to basketball and back home. No full concentration was needed. It was quiet in the train and I was led by Jesus through the chapters. And again He learned me a lot of things AND He reminded of many things. Very grateful!
Today I slept till 1PM, cause I went to a party last night. I was exhausted cause before the party I did some breakdancing and after that I went to my basketball team in Zaandam to shoot some hoops.
Today was the same usual Saturday as every other Saturday. About 4PM I left my house to go play basketball (yeah, again) in Gein.
And I closed my day with a good talk with Alex about some things in life (Alex's blog can be found in my friends list). Didn't had that in a long time.
And oh.. Elton offered to join me in a full day 'hanging out' with Jesus. How cool is that!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 18 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I'm going insane in my mind! wraaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Hung on the cross in the cold
died for da young and the old
vrijdag 7 januari 2011
Media fasting #4
Day 4
verse; John 14:9
purpose; only by knowing someone intimately, you can really know each other.. the same goes for knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
The verse of today really hangs on to me. Do I really know Jesus? Do I really know what He wants? Do I really understand what He wants from me?
Guess I'll have to find out by 'hanging out' with Him for one full day. Any other brother or sister who follows this, wants to join? =P
Cause only by talking with a friend and knowing the one, will increase close relationship. So does the relationship with Jesus.
Today was my last 'official' school day. That means I only have to do some assignments and a internship and I'm finished with college (dutch HBO). What to do next? University? Guess I'll have to ask Jesus for guidance and His plans for me.
What else to do today? Later I'm off to dancing and basketball (after missing a couple of weeks). Then I'm off to a party (Legends) to hang out with friends.
Media fasting is really clearing up space and time for socializing! I'm beginning to like this. I think Jesus will like it too.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 15, think I will read some in the train too)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Stay focused if you ain't got no ride
your life ain't wrapped up in what you drive
verse; John 14:9
purpose; only by knowing someone intimately, you can really know each other.. the same goes for knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
The verse of today really hangs on to me. Do I really know Jesus? Do I really know what He wants? Do I really understand what He wants from me?
Guess I'll have to find out by 'hanging out' with Him for one full day. Any other brother or sister who follows this, wants to join? =P
Cause only by talking with a friend and knowing the one, will increase close relationship. So does the relationship with Jesus.
Today was my last 'official' school day. That means I only have to do some assignments and a internship and I'm finished with college (dutch HBO). What to do next? University? Guess I'll have to ask Jesus for guidance and His plans for me.
What else to do today? Later I'm off to dancing and basketball (after missing a couple of weeks). Then I'm off to a party (Legends) to hang out with friends.
Media fasting is really clearing up space and time for socializing! I'm beginning to like this. I think Jesus will like it too.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 15, think I will read some in the train too)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Stay focused if you ain't got no ride
your life ain't wrapped up in what you drive
donderdag 6 januari 2011
Media fasting #3
Day 3
verse; Genesis 12:8
purpose; take the time to give God the best you have, cause He gave you the best
The whole day I had ICT course at school. 5 hours long behind the computer, while I was media fasting. Luckily it was a school assignment, so I was kind of busy.
I'm really getting used to this media fasting. I've got a lot more time for family, friends and of course more time for sleep. =P
Today went kind of fast, didn't do much.. So this update is and will be short.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Armed and dangerous
so the devil just can't handle us
verse; Genesis 12:8
purpose; take the time to give God the best you have, cause He gave you the best
The whole day I had ICT course at school. 5 hours long behind the computer, while I was media fasting. Luckily it was a school assignment, so I was kind of busy.
I'm really getting used to this media fasting. I've got a lot more time for family, friends and of course more time for sleep. =P
Today went kind of fast, didn't do much.. So this update is and will be short.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Armed and dangerous
so the devil just can't handle us
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