Tuesday, September 23, 2014
XII XII
This is the tattoo I hope to get. It is the duplicated roman numeral for twelve. This is to represent Romans 12:12 "Rejoice in hope, be constant in prayer, and be patient in tribulation." This is a verse where I have found accountability and strength in my daily walk in Christ. Also, with it being a roman numeral and not necessarily a fish symbol or a cross, should I chose to cross international borders I can use the tattoo as a witnessing tool without being red flagged for being an unwanted missionary. I hope to get it on my left wrist before the semester is over... but we'll see.
Hebrews 10: 23-26
Hebrews is incredible. Nuff said. I don't know how else to describe the empowerment it brings to those that are in Christ. It is such a great book for those in the Church trying to grow together in the Word and in Him. Today my devotional for my discipleship with Molli was in Hebrews 10:23-26:
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and al the more as you see the Day is approaching." Wow. Cling to the faith with a death grip. Because He is faithful. Give each other a swift kick in the rear end to do good deeds and share the Gospel. Don't give up on holding each other accountable. Because while some groups do, we are true believers and will be upholding our testimony when we remain accountable and growing in the Word. Encourage one another, with tough love and loving kindness. Because at the end of the day, we are one day closer to Christ's return. Should not have any trouble applying that to our Wolfpack, that's what we call our bible study. However, unfortunately we're finding that some of our original members are falling away from the word and into a pit of sexual impurity, drunkenness, and ultimate self-righteous actions. It's disgusting and so sad to see a Greek sister find hope in hooking up with strangers and taking pride in being drunk on the weekends. It breaks my heart and disgusts me all in the same thought. It's also frustrating and definitely a selfish sin to consider that she is able to have relations with so many people and I can't even have a man tell me he thinks I'm attractive. Ugh. I will struggle with this until I get engaged, but honestly, I have decided to put my energy into becoming a daughter of Christ. The apple of His eye rather than the gem in the eye of a man on this earth. Even though I find a greek PGMer to be incredibly attractive, driven, witty, and potentially Christian; I can't allow myself to be consumed with the hopes of being his greatest desire. I also have to refuse teasing and being teased by a brief memory from high school. I know I won't marry one, and don't know if I can marry the other, so why exhaust myself with striving for their attention? I'm just ranting, but this makes me feel dignified for expressing my woes via keyboard. So I digress. But I still feel single. But realize that I am complete in Christ. And that will never be cliché.
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and al the more as you see the Day is approaching." Wow. Cling to the faith with a death grip. Because He is faithful. Give each other a swift kick in the rear end to do good deeds and share the Gospel. Don't give up on holding each other accountable. Because while some groups do, we are true believers and will be upholding our testimony when we remain accountable and growing in the Word. Encourage one another, with tough love and loving kindness. Because at the end of the day, we are one day closer to Christ's return. Should not have any trouble applying that to our Wolfpack, that's what we call our bible study. However, unfortunately we're finding that some of our original members are falling away from the word and into a pit of sexual impurity, drunkenness, and ultimate self-righteous actions. It's disgusting and so sad to see a Greek sister find hope in hooking up with strangers and taking pride in being drunk on the weekends. It breaks my heart and disgusts me all in the same thought. It's also frustrating and definitely a selfish sin to consider that she is able to have relations with so many people and I can't even have a man tell me he thinks I'm attractive. Ugh. I will struggle with this until I get engaged, but honestly, I have decided to put my energy into becoming a daughter of Christ. The apple of His eye rather than the gem in the eye of a man on this earth. Even though I find a greek PGMer to be incredibly attractive, driven, witty, and potentially Christian; I can't allow myself to be consumed with the hopes of being his greatest desire. I also have to refuse teasing and being teased by a brief memory from high school. I know I won't marry one, and don't know if I can marry the other, so why exhaust myself with striving for their attention? I'm just ranting, but this makes me feel dignified for expressing my woes via keyboard. So I digress. But I still feel single. But realize that I am complete in Christ. And that will never be cliché.
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