Today at my church it was Youth Sunday... sort of. Apparently the "real" youth sunday is in february, though the youth wanted to help out with an additional Sunday. Soo, I was at chuch at 7:30 this morning warming up to perform for three services. I was singing in the praise team, and I really enjoyed it. I really do enjoy church...
I had a sort of ephiphany when I was in the 8th grade. I was sitting in a local Christian coffee shop before walking the couple blocks to school, staring at a painting that was hanging on the wall. It was entirely made of words. There was a hand on the top, reaching down and gripping the other hand. The first hand (on top) was made of words like 'you're forgiven' and 'saviour' and 'it's time to live'. The hand on the bottom, desperately reaching for the top, said things like 'wretch' and 'i'm trying' and 'i need to know You'. That itself was very amazing, and really made an impression on me. At the time as well, I was listening to a song by Skillet, called Awake and Alive. The words that really amazed me were 'I'm awake. I'm alive. Now I know what I believe inside.'. And it all seemed to make sense.
I think the reason this ephiphany was so life-altering was because at the time I was going through a tough time. All three of my best friends had suddenly turned on me and were treating me horribly. The worst part was, I didn't know why. I felt alone. I felt terribly depressed. And I didn't want anyone to know. It was eating me alive, slowing picking away at the spirit of my soul.
And because of my ephiphany, my life has changed. I realize now that I'm living for the glory of God. I'm so thankful that He is so great and miraculous that he accepted me, and now I'm living a life and growing with Him. My relationship is growing and expanding, and I'm loving being a part of church and being in a fantastic relationship with God that is only continuing to grow.
Once at another Youth Sunday, some put on a skit. I saw it three times, and each time I sobbed because of it's greatness. I strongly suggest it be watched.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUiEeM5TAUY
I find it just crazy that people can create things that will change the way you as a person think, and maybe even in what you believe. And I thank the Glory of God for this.
The thoughts from a teenager born in what is called "The Dumbest Generation", and why she is constantly rebelling against this assonine idea. Feel like a victim of the system? Share your thoughts and opinions!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Eh. :/
Sometimes, I have no idea how to understand what people do. It seems that one moment, they're your best friend. The next, they want nothing to dow ith you and pretend like you've dropped off the face of the planet. Sure, I understand that people need to have space from one another. I've felt that before, and I've executed it before. But there's a way to go about it without making the receiving individual feel bad or awkward about themselves.
I don't want to feel self-concious about myself. In fact, I try to be a positive person who reaches for the stars and enjoys life to the fullest. Though I can't enjoy it for anyone except myself, and it seems that some people want me to do all of their work. Well, look out. I can only fend for myself.
I don't want to feel self-concious about myself. In fact, I try to be a positive person who reaches for the stars and enjoys life to the fullest. Though I can't enjoy it for anyone except myself, and it seems that some people want me to do all of their work. Well, look out. I can only fend for myself.
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