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Hoops and Yoyo (-Click)
(Emily introduced us last Summer)
Be careful though! You might wanna turn that volume down if you don't want to make noises!
Cheerio!
~Rebekah |
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Recently, I discovered something that I, perhaps, already knew, but not exactly so.
What is a Christian?
I could say I was American. I am therefore, of America. But can I say, I am a Christian, and am therefore of Christ?
To be able to bear the title of Christian is such a blessing. To be part of such an important army, fighting for and defending the truth.
It's rather "funny" to think how many times in my life I have not been a Christian. No, no, despite the desire to be fully assured that I was born almost three years ago into Christ, I'm not referring to that. Of course, after a Christian sins they aren't obligated to be baptized again and again (if this were the case I'd be soggy by the week-end). But every time that I sin against Christ, I break that special bond that refers to me as a Christian. Even more so, I do not earn the name of "Being of Christ".
It's kind of funny. A lot of times when I was younger, I probably thought when I heard "Christian", "Ah, that person was baptized and is taking the Lord supper, etc, etc. They're safe from Hell now!" When really...To say one is a Christian...it means so much more.
I've had difficulty this year while marriage/guys has been on my mind a lot. I suppose it is a rather natural feeling of needing that special companionship, and not feeling fulfilled until married and bonded with a man that sees me as his most beloved out of anyone else in the world. The beauty and exhilarity if I were to feel so for a man and he likewise! Yet, I remain in a young ripe age, often forgetting that that's not quite so important now. I forget how important it is that my future-spouse (if I am to have one) should be a strong Christian. That he doesn't have to be gorgeous, he doesn't have to have to be exactly this way or that way, as long as we share a common desire to live life together and as long as we hope that our union will strengthen our souls that is what really matters. I guess I've kind of wondered if a realllyyy cute guy ever expressed interest in me that I would lose sight of God. For I have already made God blurry in being interested in guys. And it is hard for me to be content without admiring a particular someone and analyzing and hoping that he likes me in return.
Whereas this is one among many stumbling blocks, "my evangelist" led his listeners to a scripture in 2 Corinthians:
2 Cor. 11:2: For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
It's rather amusing, because the thought had been in my head, thinking of being married to Christ but I couldn't quite think if there was an exact verse that said this. And then this came along.
Though perhaps it is a bit stranger for men to think of being married to Christ--and it is a different sort of marriage--I see more how it has relations to a common marriage. If we were to betray our husbands for another man, he has the right to put us away and no longer have us. Everytime I betray Christ and what He asks for me to do to be called a Christian, to be of Christ, I lose what little I had to deserve to be called a Christian. And when I begin to lose sight in Christ and lose sight of my brethren all because of my selfish emotions towards not having/getting that special companion, I would see that it upsets the Husband of the Church, that I would not consider Him first, and how He may like me to marry, and how He may like me to wait.
So what is a Christian?
'Til death brings him face-to-face with Christ. A Christian is of Christ and sows the Kingdom. A Christian has set a commitment since baptism: "I do." A marriage to serving the Head: Christ.
The post is a little...lacking, I guess, and perhaps I should have emphazied some more on how the Christ-servant bond is akin to the common marriage, but the girls ready themselves for bed, and thinkst I that I shall let you leave some thoughts on the matter.
No matter how important it seems to me, to have a companion to see, hear, and touch, I must work at grasping the concept that Christ is all we need to be content. And we can do all things through Him (Phil. 4:13).
~Catch you later. Lord willing! ;-)
~Rebekah
P.S. And of course, this post is not to say that my desires diminish for one day being blessed with such a companion here on earth. Only that the hope of having a man by your side is not enough to, as Kahley would say, "Ditch God". Though I am not sure if I consider myself apt for marriage, I am apt to sometimes get caught in thinking of it and become exhilarated and also upset. It rather gets in the way of serving God the way that I should and loving and appreciating Christ, the True Friend.
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~I love you all who are striving to serve the Lord and your neighbors. ~And hope to love you as much as I should.
~Would that I could see you in person.
~And if you happen to be thinking about us, please give the Father a prayer to strengthen us. Life is intent on letting us learn the basics and trials of life. Or maybe that's God. ;-)
~And Satan tries to be my best friend every day. It's a very complicated thing to ignore.
~And (those who have our number) give me/us a ring sometime! ;-) Or maybe I'll give you a ring. And then blabber. ;-) Eh, maybe I shouldn't. It might convert to blavent conversion ("blabber/vent").
~And Autumn came to see us. He has yet to color some leaves, but he has cooled the weather down some. Or maybe that's a Northern. I'm not so sure. But I know he's here. He's been making the sun grumpy and he doesn't spend as much time with us.
~God loves His children.
~This week is going to be better
~Gotta get the puppy out of the crate.
~Lady Hack |
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Quite a mistake, quite a mistake.
I shall still write a more spiritual blog (see last post) but, ah, when upon visiting a certain blog I was reminded of another October birthday.
Sooo, seeing as it is about two days past a certain individual's birthday, please see to, that you wish the fellow a happy belated birthday:
Happy Birthday, Jonathan!
Reasons to wish the fellow a happy day:
~He strives to please God ~He realizes his flaws
~He realizes good things come from God ~He is thankful for them
~He views friends as treasure ~He is thankful for others' efforts
~He is a wise and unique fellow ~And he is shorter than his brothers
----Well, the last one may not be as necessary, but, ah, seeing as the youngest sibling may get taller than me, I am beginning to relate. And the irony--what pain it can bestow! ;-)
See ya later,
~Lady Hack |
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